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Description	The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Independence (CVA-62) photographed in April 1959, during her shakedown cruise. Planes on deck include the following types from Carrier Air Group 7 (CVG-7): Douglas A3D "Skywarrior" (including BuNo 135420, an A3D-1), Heavy Attack Squadron VAH-1 Smokin' Tigers; Douglas A4D-2 "Skyhawk" (including BuNos 142708 and 142712), Attack Squadron VA-86 Sidewiders; McDonnell F3H-2 "Demon" (including BuNos 143434, 143447, 143448 and 143474), Fighter Squadron VF-41 Black Aces; Vought F8U-1 "Crusader" (including BuNos 145386 and 145429), VF-11 Red Rippers. Note paint pattern on the carrier's landing path.
Date	1959
Source	Official U.S. Navy photograph USN 1041841
Author	U.S. Navy

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