File:Burnt A-4E Skyhawk of VA-163 on USS Oriskany (CVA-34) in October 1966.jpg

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Description A U.S. Navy Douglas A-4E Skyhawk from Attack Squadron 163 (VA-163) "Saints", damaged by fire, is brought up from the hangar deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany (CVA-34), after the blaze was extinguished. The fire, which killed 44 men, occurred off Vietnam on 26 October 1966.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo USN 1121679 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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