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English: 330-PS-7642 (USN 684242): First landing is made on USS Forrestal (CV 59) by Commander R.L. Werner, USN, piloting a U.S. Navy FJ-3 “Fury” jet aircraft. Werner commanded Air Task Group 181 (ATG-181) and landed approximately 2:40 (EST), January 3, 1956 while the aircraft carrier, operating at sea east of Norfolk, Virginia, was undergoing a series of routine tests. Commander Werner made three touch-and-go landings before making the first full-stop landing. A few hours later, piloting the same aircraft, he also made the first catapult launch from the carrier. Aircraft used for these trials are based at the U.S. Naval Air Station, Oceana, Virginia. Later, at approximately, 2:45 (EST), Commander W.M. Harnish, USN, Commanding Officer, Squadron 21 (a unit of ATG-181), piloting a U.S. Navy FJ-3 “Fury” made the second landing on board Forrestal. Commander Harnish’s father, Mr. W.E. Harnish, was the Professor of Education at the University of Illinois. Lieutenant Vincent Darcey, USN, of ATG-181, was the Landing Signal Officer for both landings. Both aircraft were painted with the new white and grey “atomic” paint scheme. Photograph released January 4, 1956. (2/18/2015).