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carrier air wing

A carrier air wing is a team of military aircraft and personnel that operate aboard an aircraft carrier, a large naval ship. It includes various planes such as fighters, bombers, early-warning planes, and helicopters, each with specific roles like defense, attack, reconnaissance, and support. This wing functions as a mobile, versatile air force at sea, capable of carrying out a wide range of missions including air defense, enemy engagement, maritime security, and humanitarian assistance. Essentially, it transforms the aircraft carrier into a floating, self-sufficient base of air power capable of projecting force anywhere in the world.