# An F-A-18C Hornet launches from the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier

- By: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler
- Date: 2005-08-17
- Classification: Photograph
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Pacific Ocean (Aug. 17, 2005) – An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Golden Dragons" of Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA-192), launches from the flight deck of the conventionally powered aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk and embarked Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW-5) are currently returning to their homeport after a scheduled deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.