A U.S. Navy sailor directs a McDonnell Douglas AV-8B(+)-21-MC "Harrier II" (BuNo 165002) from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 "Wake Island Avengers" during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS "Peleliu" (LHA-5). "Peleliu" was conducting flight deck certification following completion of a seven-month maintenance availability in preparation for a future deployment.