Twelve U.S. Navy Douglas AD-5 and AD-6 <i>Skyraider</i> from Attack Squadron 145 (VA-145) "Swordsmen" approach the aircraft carrier USS <i>Ranger</i> (CVA-61). VA-145 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 14 (CVG-14) aboard the <i>Ranger</i> for a deployment from 3 January to 27 July 1959. Note the different number of external fuel tanks carried.
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