A U.S. Navy Douglas A-1H <i>Skyraider</i> (BuNo 134517) of Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) "Fist of the Fleet" is launched without catapult assistance from the aircraft carrier USS <i>Midway</i> (CVA-41). VA-25 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) aboard the <i>Midway</i> for a deployment to the Vietnam from 6 March to 23 November 1965.
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