File:USS Topeka (CLG-8) fires a Terrier missile on 18 November 1961.jpg

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English: The U.S. Navy guided missile cruiser USS Topeka (CLG-8) fires a "Terrier" missile on 18 November 1961 during weapons demonstrations for the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral George W. Anderson. The photo was taken from the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63). A Douglas AD-6 Skyraider (BuNo 137588) of Attack Squadron 115 (VA-115) "Arabs" prepares for launch. A Vought F8U-1 Crusader of Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) "Fighting Falcons" is partly visible on the left.
Date 18 November 1961
date QS:P571,+1961-11-18T00:00:00Z/11
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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KN-3632
Source U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command photo KN-3632

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