flight deck
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One photo published by the Pentagon shows a fighter plane preparing to launch from the flight deck of the Lincoln at an undisclosed location at sea.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
She noticed the fumes on her first day, a near-constant smell that permeated the flight deck.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025
HMS Prince of Wales, which docked in Singapore on Monday, is one of the UK Navy's largest ships with a flight deck large enough to fit three football pitches.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025
Both aviators aboard the jet safely ejected and were rescued at sea by helicopter with minor injuries, and no one aboard the warship’s flight deck was harmed, the service said.
From Slate • May 8, 2025
Yossarian stepped down from the flight deck and seated himself on the floor, hanging his head with guilt and remorse.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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