US USN Navy Vigilante A3J ID Poster 26 1/2″ X 19″

This US USN Navy Vigilante A3J ID Poster measures 26 1/2 inches by 19 inches and features technical imagery and identification markings of the North American A3J Vigilante. The A3J, later re-designated as the A-5, served as a carrier-based supersonic bomber and reconnaissance aircraft with the U.S. Navy from the 1960s through the early 1970s. The poster includes detailed drawings and specifications prevalent in military identification charts, outlining aspects such as profile, dimensions, and classification data necessary for recognition and training. Used in squadron briefing rooms and classrooms, such posters aided naval personnel in distinguishing aircraft types and understanding operational characteristics. This item reflects the visualization and educational resources utilized by the U.S. Navy during the Cold War period, particularly in the context of naval aviation and carrier operations. The poster’s format and content correspond to standard military issue identification materials of the era.