File:F-4B of VF-143 is launched from USS Ranger (CVA-61) in March 1966.jpg

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Chief Photographer's Mate Jerry L. Means, U.S. Navy
Description
English: A U.S. Navy McDonnell F-4B-22-MC Phantom II (BuNo 152262) from Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) "Pukin' Dogs" leaves the deck of the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CVA-61) in the South China Sea during "Operation Jackstay", March 1966. VF-143 was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) aboard the Ranger for a deployment to Vietnam from 10 December 1965 to 25 August 1966.
The F-4B 152262 was later lost on 11 July 1966 when it ran out of fuel after it was unable to refuel from an aerial tanker during a training flight. The crew, Lt(jg) M. McCarthy and Lt(jg) D.F. Granitto, ejected and was rescued.
Date March 1966
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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USN 1127771
Source U.S. Navy photo USN 1127771

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