Of current interest: Flash picture of jet plane take-off taken at night from blimp above carrier

The accompanying illustration is a monochromatic reproduction of the first color photograph ever taken of a jet plane being catapulted from an aircraft carrier at night. The U.S.S. Antietam was chosen because it is one of the largest carriers and the most modern carrier in the fleet. It is the only United States carrier with a canted deck permitting simultaneous launching and landing operations.