Wikipedia:Picture of the day/December 28, 2006
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|Image:USN F-A-18C 170805 CV63.jpg | An F/A-18 Hornet during takeoff from the USS Kitty Hawk. Takeoff is the phase of flight where an aircraft goes through a transition from moving along the ground (taxiing) to flying in the air, usually on a runway. For a balloon, helicopter and some specialized fixed-wing aircraft (VTOL aircraft such as the Harrier), no runway is needed. Takeoff is the opposite of landing. {{{type|Photo}}} credit: Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Chandler, U.S. Navy |
