On Board U.S.S. Sarratoga (1965)

[@tomski787]

The Vigilante is why I'm here...such a wonderful, beautiful aircraft...But landing looks _very_ tricky!

[@stevek4546]

I was with a Vigi squadron out of Key West. Heavy 6. Deployed on the Kitty Hawk for WestPac 75. Beautiful bird but high maintenance!

[@SteamboatWilley]

4:16 "Catapult? We don't need no catapult!"

[@charlesbukowski9836]

the A4's were so stable.. they didn't even touch the deck landing..

[@briancooper2112]

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[@briantaylor9285]

Cat launches seemed more violent back then. 🤔

[@charlesbukowski9836]

a few of these planes and pilots ceased to exist soon afterwards sadly :(

[@briancooper2112]

Great video!!!!

[@ag7620]

Early "B's" before the inboard LE flaps were deleted to become access' 141 L and R.

[@charlesbukowski9836]

what was better for a straight fight F8 or F4

[@ag7620]

@@charlesbukowski9836 Well the Phantom had to advantage in speed and raw power. Better radar for earlier detection, while being very smokey is always bad as it can be seen for miles. The F8 had a gun...a huge advantage. It may come down to experience, skill and training...enter "Top Gun" to teach pilots to get every inch an airplane has to give. Good debate question. BTW...I'm a Phantom lover!

[@gustavorocha78]

Saratoga! Not Sarratoga

[@MarilynMiller-fm3nj]

The big 60 from Dixie built in Brooklyn she was A fine lady