A U.S. Navy Douglas A-4C <i>Skyhawk</i> of Attack Squadron 22 (VA-22) "Fighting Redcocks" approaches the aircraft carrier USS <i>Midway</i> (CVA-41), 26 May 1965. In the foreground is McDonnell F-4B-19-MC <i>Phantom II</i> (BuNo 151482) of Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) "Free Lancers". VA-22 was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) aboard the <i>Midway</i> for a deployment to Vietnam from 6 March to 23 November 1965. The destroyer USS <i>John R. Craig</i> (DD-885) follows the carrier as plane guard.
PH2 Karl Helberg, U.S. Navy
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