Keywords: USS Independence (CVA-62) during shakedown cruise 1959.jpg The U S Navy aircraft carrier USS Independence CVA-62 photographed in April 1959 during her shakedown cruise Planes on deck include the following types from Carrier Air Group 7 CVG-7 <br> Douglas A3D Skywarrior including BuNo 135420 an A3D-1 Heavy Attack Squadron VAH-1 Smokin' Tigers; Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk including BuNos 142708 and 142712 Attack Squadron VA-86 Sidewiders; McDonnell F3H-2 Demon including BuNos 143434 143447 143448 and 143474 Fighter Squadron VF-41 Black Aces; Vought F8U-1 Crusader including BuNos 145386 and 145429 VF-11 Red Rippers Note paint pattern on the carrier's landing path Official U S Navy photograph http //www history navy mil/photos/images/u040000/u041841c htm USN 1041841 1959 U S Navy PD-USGov-Military-Navy USS Independence CV-62 |