Flight Deck activity on USS Forrestal April 1967

Amazing footage of the dynamic and meticulously coordinated flight deck operations aboard the USS Forrestal in April 1967, showcasing the preparation and launch of A-6A Intruder and A-4E Skyhawk aircraft from the carrier’s catapults. The footage, derived from a detailed shot list, immerses viewers in the high-energy environment of naval aviation during a period likely tied to the Vietnam War era.