An EA-6B Prowler makes an arrested landing aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

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An EA-6B Prowler makes an arrested landing aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

October 2, 2012 - An EA-6B Prowler of VAQ-140 Patriots, makes an arrested landing during flight operations on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Arabian Sea in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

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© Gert Kromhout/Stocktrek Images

Aircraft Carrier Arabian Sea Arrested Landing Arresting Gear Arrival Attack Aircraft Cable Ea 6b Prowler Electronic Warfare Fighter Aircraft Flight Deck Flight Operations Incidental People Landing Landing Gear Maritime Northrop Grumman Operation Enduring Freedom Runway Ship Stopping Tailhook Uss Dwight D Eisenhower Fighter Jets Fighter Planes Jetfighter Us Navy

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a defining moment in military aviation history. In the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea, an EA-6B Prowler aircraft gracefully executes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). The date is October 2,2012, and this arresting sight unfolds during flight operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The image showcases the precision and skill required for such a maneuver as the VAQ-140 Patriots' Prowler descends onto the carrier's deck with its tailhook engaged. The arresting gear stands ready to halt its momentum upon touchdown while landing gear ensures stability. Against a backdrop of clear blue skies, this powerful aircraft arrives safely aboard one of America's formidable naval vessels. Manufactured by Northrop Grumman, this EA-6B Prowler represents electronic warfare capabilities crucial to modern-day combat scenarios. Its presence on USS Dwight D. Eisenhower signifies both offensive and defensive measures employed by US armed forces at sea. Gert Kromhout expertly captures this awe-inspiring moment from a side view perspective, emphasizing not only the might of these fighter planes but also their harmonious integration within maritime operations. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and dedication in protecting national interests worldwide.

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