A view of the flight deck onboard the US Navy (USN) Aircraft Carrier, USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), during night flight operations as the ship participates in the third annual Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX), while conducting operation in the Western Pacific region off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan. The images is intended time lapsed photography. Subject Operation/Series: JASEX Base: USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Country: Japan (JPN)

Pictured are various Hornets from VFA-102 Diamondbacks (CVW-5) aboard the CV-63 for a Joint Air and Sea Exercise (JASEX) which lasted from August 7th 2005 to August 13th 2005, all in the vicinity of Okinawa and Guam.
In the background can be seen an EA-6B likely from VAQ-136 Gauntlets (CVW-5), and some single-seat Hornets, most likely F/A-18Cs from VFA-192 Golden Dragons (CVW-5). Sources consulted: USS KITTY HAWK (CVA-63), USS KITTY HAWK: CV 63