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An F/A-18 Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron One Five One (VFA-151) breaks the sound barrier in the skies over the Pacific Ocean, July 7, 1999. VFA-151 is currently deployed with USS Constellation (CV 64). U.S. Navy photo by Ensign John Gay. July 7, 1999.

Ensign John Gay, photo officer for Fighter Squadron Two (VF 2), shot this image from the 0-10 level weather deck (the uppermost deck on the island) of USS 
 


 
Much more on this phenomenon at:
 http://www.wilk4.com/misc/soundbreak.htm

 

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