File:Soviet Tupolev Tu-16 is intercepted by two McDonnell F-4B Phantom II of VF-114 in the Northern Pacific, in January 1963 (USN 1068600).jpg

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English: A Tupolev Tu-16 of the Soviet Naval Air Force is escorted by two McDonnell F-4B Phantom II (BuNo 148391, 149435) of Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114) "Aardvarks", during an overflight of the aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) in the Northern Pacific, in January 1963. VF-114 was assigned to Carrier Air Group 11 (CVG-11) for Kitty Hawk's first deployment to the Western Pacific from 13 December 1962 to 2 April 1963.
Date January 1963
institution QS:P195,Q3250126
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USN 1068600
Source U.S. Navy photo USN 1068600

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