The image is a black and white photograph of a fighter jet taking off from an aircraft carrier. The jet is a F-15E Strike Eagle, a twin-engine, multirole combat aircraft used by the United States Navy. It is flying over the ocean, with the ocean visible in the background. The aircraft is in the center of the image, with its nose pointing towards the right side of the frame. The tail of the jet is pointed upwards, and the cockpit is visible at the front of the aircraft. The sky is clear and the water below is calm, with no clouds visible. The image appears to be taken from a low angle, looking up at the jet as it soars through the air.