XF3H Demon launching (1953)

A look back to 1953 with a XF3H Demon being launched from USS Coral Sea CVA-43. Note the cockpit being open, this was to facilitate escape in case of water ditching. Early ejections seats needed the aircraft to be above 1000 feet to be successful. #usscoralsea #cva43 #cv43 #xf3h #f3demon #flynavy #ejectionseat #navalsafari #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation #boneyardsafari