File:A4D-2 of VA-81 on cat of USS Essex (CVS-9) c1961.jpg

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Description A U.S. Navy Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk (BuNo 144930) of Attack Squadron VA-81 Det.45 "Crusaders" is being readied for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS Essex (CVS-9). VA-81 Det.45 was assigned to Carrier Anti-Submarine Air Group 56 (CVSG-56) aboard the Essex for a deployment to the North Atlantic from October 1961 to February 1962.
Date circa 1961
date QS:P,+1961-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source U.S. Navy photo [1] from the USS Essex (CVS-9) 1961-62 cruise book available at Navysite.de
Author USN

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