A U.S. Navy Douglas A3D-2 <i>Skywarrior</i> (BuNo 138917) from Heavy Attack Squadron 1 (VAH-1) "Smokin' Tigers" is launched from the aircraft carrier USS <i>Independence</i> (CVA-62). VAH-1 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 7 (CVG-7) aboard the <i>Independence</i> for a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea from 4 August to 19 December 1961.
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