Archivo: A4D-2 Skyhawk of VA-81 on catapult of USS Forrestal (CVA-59) in 1962

Descripción: A Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk (BuNo 144919) of attack squadron VA-81 Crusaders, Carrier Air Group Eight (CVG-8) about to launch from the port forward catapult of the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal (CVA-59) in 1962. In the same year the A4D-2 was redesignated A-4B, VA-81 was renamed Sunliners on 3 April 1963, and CVG-8 was redesignated Attack Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) on 20 December 1963. The aircraft is carrying a AGM-12 Bullpup missile on the centerline station.
Título: A4D-2 Skyhawk of VA-81 on catapult of USS Forrestal (CVA-59) in 1962
Créditos: www.navsource.org [1]
Autor(a): Robert M. Cieri
Permiso: Official US Navy photo CVA-59-22128-L-9-62
Términos de Uso: Dominio Público
Licencia: Dominio Público
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