File:A3D-2 Skywarrior is launched from USS Independence (CVA-62) c1960.jpg

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Description A U.S. Navy Douglas A3D-2 Skywarrior from Heavy Attack Squadron 1 (VAH-1) "Smokin' Tigers" is launched from the aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVA-62). A Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk from Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) "Sidewinders" is waiting to be launched in the foreground. Both squadrons were assigned to Carrier Air Group 7 (CVG-7) aboard the Independence for a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea from 4 August 1960 to 3 March 1961.
Date circa 1960
date QS:P,+1960-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source U.S. Navy photo [1] from the USS Independence (CVA-62) 1960-1961 cruise book available at Navysite.de
Author U.S. Navy

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