| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 164496 |
| Military Code: | AJ-601 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman E-2 Hawkeye |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman E-2C Hawkeye |
| C/n (msn): | A162 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VAW-124 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Not known |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Theodore Roosevelt CVN71 |
| Photo Date: | 19 October 2005 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 223207 |
| Photo Comment |
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Standing next to a catapult during a launch is really impressive. That incredible acceleration of the launched aircraft, the wing that buzzes over your head, that noise... best thing to encounter in aviation photography (I think)! This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 11 March 2020, and has since been viewed 316 times. |