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AIM-9X Sidewinder on F-15

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061024-N-9742R-028 Gulf of Oman (Oct. 24, 2006) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Sidewinders" of Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA-86) executes a high-speed pass by the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) during a practice for an upcoming air demonstration. Enterprise and embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are currently on a scheduled six-month deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations and the global war on terrorism. US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Milosz Reterski (RELEASED)

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Just beyond I encountered a taller dryfall. The arch seemed a good point to end this foray, and the dryfall more difficult to climb. Not impossible though... the longer I looked at it the more I realized that I would climb it and continue on for who knows how long if I didn't turn around soon, so I reluctantly let it go and headed back down.

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Another wedged boulder. Oh yeah, this makes me feel even better about the rock.

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The first slot ends at a tall dryfall after several minutes of meandering.

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A wedged boulder above the tight curve.

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Sidewinder (AIM-9M) rolleron

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This slot is immediately much deeper, narrower, and features many twists and turns.

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