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Intrepid CVS-11 1958-1959
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Flying over the Intrepid are 4 A4 Skyhawks in formation. The A-4 pioneered the concept of "buddy" air-to-air refueling. This allows the aircraft to supply others of the same type, eliminating the need of dedicated tanker aircraft.
Catapult take off of a mail plane? What kind?
A HUP-2 Retriever, twin rotor helicopter is on the flight deck.