F4D-1_Skyrays_of_VF-74_and_F2H-3_Banshees_of_VF-171_aboard_USS_Franklin_D._Roosevelt_(CVA-42),_circa_in_1957.jpg
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Summary
| Description | Aircraft of Carrier Air Group 17 (CVG-17) aboard the carrier USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42) during that carrier's deployment to the Mediterranean between July 1957 and March 1958. A Douglas F4D-1 Skyray (BuNo 134870) of Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) "Be-Devilers" is visible on the right. On the left are McDonnell F2H-3 Banshee s of VF-171 "Aces". The aircraft wear the tailcode "AL" which was used for CVG-17 only during that deployment. |
| Date | between July 1957 and March 1958 |
| Source | The picture was taken by a US Navy employee during his official duties, it is therefore public domain. [1] |
| Author | Jim Mulligan, U.S. Navy |
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