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Aircraft of Carrier Air Group 9 (CVG-9) parked on the forward flight deck of the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CVA-61) in February 1960. CVG-9 was assigned to the Ranger for a deployment to the Western Pacific from 6 February to 30 August 1960. Visible are:
18 Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk from Attack Squadron 93 (VA-93) "Blue Blazers" and VA-94 "Shrikes",
eleven Douglas AD-7 Skyraider from VA-95 "Skyknights", and

five Vought F8U-2 Crusader from Fighter Squadron 91 (VF-91) "Red Lightings".
Date circa 6 February 1960
date QS:P,+1960-02-06T00:00:00Z/11,P1480,Q5727902
Source Douglas A4D-2s
Author Bill Larkins

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