A-4 Skyhawk being catapulted into the air every 90 seconds at Chulai Airfield in Vietnam, July 13, 1966. The jet engine powered catapult, installed to enhance the combat capability of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-12, is in regular operation. Photo taken by Pfc. Jeffrey Dry. (Defense Department Photo, Marine Corps)

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