Two U.S. Navy Douglas A3D-1 <i>Skywarrior</i> of Heavy Attack Squadron VAH-1 "Smokin' Tigers" flying somewhere in the Mediterranean area. VAH-1 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 1 (CVG-1) aboard the aircraft carrier USS <i>Forrestal</i> (CVA-59) for a deployment to the Mediterranean Sea from 15 January to 22 July 1957. Note that the leading aircraft is not fitted with the 20 mm tail guns.
U.S. Navy
1957
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