A U.S. Navy Douglas A-4E <i>Skyhawk</i> of Attack Squadron VA-163 <i>Saints</i> crosses the ramp as the pilot prepares to trap on board the aircraft carrier USS <i>Oriskany</i> (CVA-34) steaming in the waters off North Vietnam. VA-163 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 16 (CVW-16) aboard the <i>Oriskany</i> for a deployment to Vietnam from 26 May to 16 November 1966.
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