File:A4D-2s being launched from USS Midway (CVA-41) in 1961.jpg

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Description U.S. Navy McDonnell A4D-2 Skyhawk (BuNo 142889 in front) from Attack Squadron VA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" are launched from the aircraft carrier USS Midway (CVA-41). VA-22 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 2 (CVG-2) aboard the Midway for a deployment to the Western Pacific from 15 February to 28 September 1961. Note the large air group identification code "NE" on the wings.
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Source U.S. Navy photo [1] from the USS Midway (CVA-41) 1962 cruise book available at Navysite.de
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