U.S. Navy aircraft of Attack Carrier Air Wing 5 (CVW-5) parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS <i>Bon Homme Richard</i> (CVA-31). Aircraft visible are Douglas A-4E/F <i>Skyhawk</i>s of Attack Squadron 22 (VA-22) "Fighting Redcocks" (NF-3XX) and VA-212 "Rampant Raiders" (NF-5XX), Vought F-8J <i>Crusader</i>s of Fighter Squadron 51 (VF-51) "Screaming Eagles" and VF-53 "Iron Angels", and two RF-8Gs of Reconnaissance Squadron 63 (VFP-63) Det.31 "Eyes of the Fleet". CVW-5 was assigned to the <i>Bon Homme Richard</i> for her last deployment to Vietnam from 20 April to 12 November 1970.
U.S. Navy sailor or employee
1970
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