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Flyover over USS America

Posted on March 3, 2018 | by Caroline Teames
03/03/2018
Slideshow:Flyover over USS America
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Harriers Practice Short Takeoff and Vertical Landings at Sea

Posted on August 17, 2015 | by Caroline Teames
08/17/2015
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MRF-D Refueling Mission

Posted on July 20, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
07/20/2014
Video:MRF-D Refueling Mission with Australians.
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