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USS INDEPENDENCE   (CVA-62)

Photos from the collection of Harry B. Kidd, PH2, USS Independence, 1969–1970


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Flight deck ops, 1970: F-4J Phantom IIs, A-4E Skyhawks, RA-5C Vigilantes, and a KA-3B Skywarrior.
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Launching the COD (C-1 Trader), 1970. Marine A-4E Skyhawk from VMA-331 "Bumblebees" in the foreground.
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Launch preparation, 1970. A-4E Skyhawk from VMA-331 "Bumblebees" and F-4J Phantom II from VF-33 "Tarsiers."
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Aircraft maintenance, 1970. F-4J Phantom II from VF-102 "Diamondbacks."
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Indy at anchor, Malta, 1970.
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Launching an F-8 Crusader, date unknown.
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Soviet Petya II-class frigate shadowing Indy in the Med, 1970. F-4J Phantom IIs from VF-102 and VF-33 on flight deck.
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Air Boss ops & PLAT-camera station.
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Kaman UH-2B Seasprite, BuNo 151334, modex HU26, from HC-2 "Fleet Angels."
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Kaman UH-2B Seasprite, BuNo 151334, modex HU26, from HC-2 "Fleet Angels."
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Special delivery by CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 365 "Blue Knights," 1970.
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Special delivery by CH-53D Sea Stallion from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 365 "Blue Knights," 1970.
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F-4J Phantom II from VF-102 "Diamondbacks" recovers aboard Indy.
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