The image is a black and white photograph of a fighter jet taking off from an aircraft carrier. The jet is in mid-air, with its nose pointed upwards and its landing gear down. The carrier is visible in the background, with the ocean visible on the right side of the image.

In the foreground, there is a man wearing a helmet and a vest, standing on the deck of the carrier and looking up at the jet. He is holding a camera in his hand and appears to be taking a photo of the jet as it takes off. The sky is overcast and the water is choppy, suggesting that the photo was taken during the day.