A U.S. Navy Grumman A-6E <i>Intruder</i> (BuNo 152950) from to Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) "Eagles" is launched from one of the waist catapults on board the aircraft carrier USS <i>Independence</i> (CV-62). VA-115 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5) aboard the <i>Independence</i>.
PH1 David Tucker, USN
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