File:A-1J Skyraider of VA-145 on USS Constellation (CVA-64) in August 1964.jpg

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Chief Journalist Robert D. Moeser, U.S. Navy
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English: A U.S. Navy A Douglas A-1J Skyraider (BuNo 142028) of Attack Squadron 145 (VA-145) "Swordsmen" taxis into position for takeoff and crewmen wait to attach catapult cable aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation (CVA-64), in August 1964. VA-145 was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) aboard the Constellation for a deployment to the Western Pacific from 5 May 1964 to 1 February 1965 and became involved in the first attacks of the Vietnam war starting on 4 August 1964.
The A-1J 142028 was later passed on to the South Vietnamese Air Force.
Date August 1964
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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USN 1142104
Source U.S. Navy photo USN 1142104

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