File:Grumman F-8F-8B Cougars of VA-76 and Douglas AD-6 Skyraiders of VA-15 prepare to launch from USS Forrestal (CVA-59), in May 1957 (80-G-1016205).jpg

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English: Two U.S. Navy Grumman F9F-8B Cougar (BuNO 141123, ?) of Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) "Spirits", move onto catapults No. 3 and 4, while Douglas AD-6 Skyraider (BuNo 139775, 139782) of Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) "Valions" stand by for take off from the aircaft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59), in May 1957. Both squadrons were assigned to Carrier Air Group 1 (CVG-1) aboard the Forrestal for her maiden depolyment to the Mediterranean Sea from 15 January to 22 July 1957.
The destroyer USS Conway (DDE-507) is in the background.
Date May 1957
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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80-G-1016205
Source U.S. Navy photo 80-G-1016205

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