In June 1968, the aircraft carrier America took up her position in dangerous waters. Seen here launching an F-4, while an A-4 prepares to launch, the U.S.S. America begins her tour of duty off the coast of Vietnam. On her deck are an A-3 Skywarrior (in front of the island) and two RA-5's. A cruiser and a destroyer stand in the background. Above four A-4's fly in formation while an HC-7 Seasprite helicopter transits between the cruiser and the America.