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Here is a short sequence of photos of US Navy T-28C carrier quals on the USS Lexington in 1963. VT-5 from NAS Saufley Field.

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Trap

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Deck Launch 1

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Deck Launch 2

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UH-34J Angel Landing on deck.

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Nice to see some out of the ordinary stuff! THANX a bunch, was pic #1 normal departure angle for a -28 or was this kid seconds away from a serious leveling out? :?

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I'm sure he is receiving some gentle "verbal instruction" from the Air Boss.

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Those are great Rotorhead! I was just wishing the other day someone would post some photos of trainers, T-28's, Stearmans, anything while in military service. Thanks!
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A few other things they learned..................
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