An FJ-1 Fury in the markings of Fighter Squadron (VF) 51 commanding officer Lieutenant Commander Evan P. Aurand pictured Long Beach, California, the starting point for the Bendix Trophy Race. This image was taken on September 3, 1948, sixty-five years ago today.
An AD-6 Skyraider of Attack Squadron (VA) 45 launches from the deck of the aircraft carrier Saratoga (CVA 60) on September 3, 1956, fifty-seven years ago today.