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[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Jan 29, 1986 - The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) is refueled while underway by the fleet oiler USS WACCAMAW (T-AO 109).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - Jerry Hollie]
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Jan 29, 1986 - A port view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) underway with an SH-3 Sea King helicopter in flight near the bow.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#578
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft is positioned on a catapult during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#579
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Jan 29, 1986 - A KA-6D Intruder aircraft approaches for a landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#580
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Jan 29, 1986 - Two F/A-18A Hornet aircraft are prepared for launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#581
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft is catapulted from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#582
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft approaches for a landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#584
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Jan 29, 1986 - An MD-3A tow tractor tows an EA-6B Prowler aircraft across the flight deck during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#585
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Jan 29, 1986 - Flight deck crewmen prepare to launch an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Strike-Fighter Squadron 132 during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#586
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft is launched from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43)
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#587
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#588
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Jan 29, 1986 - Flight deck crewmen stand by near an F/A-18A duirng flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#589
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Jan 29, 1986 - The jet blast deflector is raised behind an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft prior to launch from flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#598
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 323 shortly after landing on flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#603
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft taxis to a catapult during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Strike-Fighter Squadron 131 and an F/A-18A from Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron 323 are parked on the edge of the flight deck during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43). The aircraft are armed with ATM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missiles on the wing tips.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#903
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Jan 29, 1986 - A port view of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) underway with an SH-3 Sea King helicopter in flight near the bow.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#906
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Jan 29, 1986 - The aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) is refueled while underway by the fleet oiler USS WACCAMAW (T-AO 109).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#928
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft takes off during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). An A-6E Intruder aircraft is in the foreground.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Jan 29, 1986 - Aviation ordnancemen aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) check an F/A-18A Hornet of VFA-132 prior to an air strike on targets in Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#944
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft approaches for a landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Jan 29, 1986 - An SH-3H Sea King helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 17 in flight over the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NMNA - Robert L. Lawson]
#947
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Jan 29, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#948
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Jan 29, 1986 - Flight deck crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) assist each other with aircraft tie-down chains.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#926
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Mar 12, 1986 - AN F/A-18A Hornet traps aboard USS Coral Sea CV-43.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#173
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Mar 16, 1986 - Central Mediterranean Sea. Members of the flight deck crew aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) stand by to recover aircraft during operations near Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#210
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Mar 16, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) takes off from the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#386
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Mar 16, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 132 (VFA-132) taxis towards catapult three while an F/A-18A assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) is launched from catapult two aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
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Mar 16, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 132 (VFA-132) prepares to launch from catapult two while an F/A-18A assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) flies past from its launch off catapult three aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43).
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#410
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Mar 16, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-14) lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wing tips.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#553
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Mar 16, 1986 - Central Mediterranean Sea. Members of the air transfer office and mail crew aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) load a Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 24 (VR-24) C-2A Greyhound aircraft with mail as the aircrew waits to board during operations near Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#554
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Mar 16, 1986 - Central Mediterranean Sea. A fuel crew refuels a Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) F/A-18A Hornet aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) prior to the next scheduled launch during operations near Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#555
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Mar 16, 1986 - Central Mediterranean Sea. An Airborne Early Warning Squadron 127 (VAW-127) plane captain aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) directs the pilot of a E-2C Hawkeye aircraft to start the right engine during operations near Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#556
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Mar 16, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 132 (VFA-132) passes low over the flight deck during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). In the foreground an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VFA-323) is being positioned on a catapult. The ship is operating off the coast of Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#594
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Mar 16, 1986 - Members of a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) EA-6B Prowler flight crew wait for flight deck crewmen to complete a preflight check aboard the USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) during operations near Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#912
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Mar 16, 1986 - Central Mediterranean Sea. An Airborne Early Warning Squadron 127 (VAW-127) plane captain aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) directs the pilot of a E-2C Hawkeye aircraft to start the right engine during operations near Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#925
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Mar 16, 1986 - Flight deck crewmen perform a preflight check on an Attack Squadron 55 (VA-55) A-6E Intruder aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA during operations near Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#185
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Mar 18, 1986 - A C-2A Greyhound aircraft lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#186
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Mar 18, 1986 - Flight deck crewmen rig a barricade aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya. An EA-3B Skywarrior aircraft is in the background.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#187
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Mar 18, 1986 - A EA-3B Skywarrior aircraft lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#211
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Mar 18, 1986 - An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft approaches the deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) for a landing during flight operations off the coast of Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#212
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Mar 18, 1986 - Flight deck crewmen rush to rig a barricade aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#384
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Mar 18, 1986 - A catapult and arresting gear officer gives the launch signal to an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 131 (VFA-131) during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43). The ship is operating off the coast of Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#385
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Mar 18, 1986 - An MD-3A tow tractor is used to park an A-6E Intruder aircraft on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#597
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Mar 18, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wing tips.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#604
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Mar 18, 1986 - An F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323 (VMFA-323) lands aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) during flight operations off the coast of Libya. The aircraft is armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the wing tips.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#915
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Mar 18, 1986 - A catapult and arresting gear officer gives the launch signal to an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 (VMFA-314) during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV-43). The ship is operating off the coast of Libya.

This picture was used as the splash screen for the game Jane's F/A-18 Simulator.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#213
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Mar 19, 1986 - Aviation ordnancemen stage CBU-59 cluster bombs on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) prior to an air strike on targets in Libya.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - US Navy]
#214
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Mar 19, 1986 - Ordnancemen aboard the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) prepare to load bombs on an F/A-18A Hornet aircraft.
[USS CORAL SEA TRIBUTE SITE]
[Image Source - NNAM - US Navy]
#383
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Mar 19, 1986 - An SH-3H Sea King helicopter from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 17 (HS-17) hovers above the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS CORAL SEA (CV 43) during flight operations southeast of Sardinia.


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