A U.S. Navy Douglas A-4C <i>Skyhawk</i> (BuNo 148306) from Attack Squadron 95 (VA-95) "Green Lizards" is secured to the catapult on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS <i>John F. Kennedy</i> (CVA-67) prior to launch over the Atlantic, 23 December 1969. The aircraft was piloted by Lieutenant G.K. Beck. VA-95 was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) aboard the <i>John F. Kennedy</i> for a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea from 5 April to 21 December 1969.
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Official U.S. Navy photo <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="https://www.history.navy.mil/our-collections/photography/numerical-list-of-images/nhhc-series/nh-series/Other/K-80460.html">K-80460</a> from the U.S. Navy <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="http://www.history.navy.mil">Naval History and Heritage Command</a>