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AV-88 Harrier aircraft line the flight deck of a U.S. Navy ship during Operation Desert Shield

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD

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Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen

Release Status: Released to Public

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01/09/1990
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