File:North American A3J-1 Vigilante during trials aboard USS Saratoga (CVA-60), in July 1960.jpg

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Description	English: The 4th production North American A3J-1 Vigilante bomber (BuNo 146697) conducted the type's initial carrier suitability tests aboard the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CVA-60) during the week of 25 July 1960. Piloted by NATC's CDR Carl Cruse, LCDR Ed Decker and LT Dick Wright, the Vigilante made 14 successful launches and arrested landings. This aircraft is today preserved at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland (USA). Note the folded fin to fit in the hangars. Clearly visible two of Saratoga´s radars, SPS-8 on the island and SPN-6 in the mast.
Date	July 1960
Source	www.navsource.org [1]
Author	USN

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