File:A-4E VA-163 landing on USS Oriskany (CVA-34) 1966.jpeg

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Description A U.S. Navy Douglas A-4E Skyhawk of Attack Squadron VA-163 Saints crosses the ramp as the pilot prepares to trap on board the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34) steaming in the waters off North Vietnam. VA-163 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 16 (CVW-16) aboard the Oriskany for a deployment to Vietnam from 26 May to 16 November 1966.
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Source U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation photo No. 1996.253.5298
Author U.S. Navy

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