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United States Marine Corps - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk 151093
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United States Marine Corps - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk 151093
United States Marine Corps - Douglas A-4E Skyhawk 151093 (msn 13263, unit code WP, call-sign 9) of VMA-223.*1964-65: VMA-223 as WP-9.*1965-66 VMA-121.*1966: VMA-211.*15 January 1967: Crashed into the sea on take-off from Chu Lai AB, SV after running into a FOD on the runway. Date: circa 1965
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This evocative photograph captures the raw power and determination of the United States Marine Corps during the 1960s as they took to the skies in their Douglas A-4E Skyhawk jet fighters. The featured aircraft is identified as 151093 (msn 13263), which served with several Marine Attack Squadrons throughout the Vietnam War era. Initially assigned to VMA-223 as WP-9 in 1964-65, this Skyhawk later joined VMA-121 in 1965-66. However, its tenure with the Marines came to an unfortunate end on January 15, 1967, when it crashed into the sea during take-off from Chu Lai Air Base in South Vietnam. The cause of the accident was attributed to a Foreign Object Debris (FOD) on the runway. The Douglas A-4E Skyhawk, a versatile and agile jet, was a mainstay of the US Marine Corps' aviation fleet during the Vietnam War. Its ability to take off and land vertically on short runways made it an ideal choice for the Marine's amphibious assaults. The aircraft's combat capabilities were renowned, and it saw extensive action in various theaters, including the Vietnam War. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifices made by the United States Marine Corps during the 1960s as they defended freedom and democracy in Vietnam and beyond. The Douglas A-4E Skyhawk, with its distinctive shape and powerful presence, continues to be a symbol of the Marine's aviation heritage and the indomitable spirit of those who served.
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