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

The reports also said Xi spoke to sailors who lined up along the flight deck and dock, saluting and shouting in unison: "Follow the party's command, fight to win, and uphold fine conduct!"

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

Earlier in the jet age, more pilots were on the flight deck, along with navigators and flight engineers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 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

“The flight deck is 862 feet long,” he writes.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline