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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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Media ID 21131313
© The Peter Butt Aviation Collection / Mary Evans
A1 (84.1 x 59.4cm) Poster Print
Bring a piece of aviation history into your home or office with our United States Marine Corps Douglas A-4E Skyhawk 151093 poster print. This stunning image, captured by the renowned Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic Douglas A-4E Skyhawk in action with the Marine Corps. With unit codes WP and call-sign 9, this print represents the aircraft's service with VMA-223 from 1964-65, VMA-121 from 1965-66, and VMA-211 in 1967. Ideal for aviation enthusiasts, military history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the beauty and power of aircraft design, this high-quality poster print is a must-have addition to your collection.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 84.6cm x 44.4cm (33.3" x 17.5")
Estimated Product Size is 84.6cm x 59.6cm (33.3" x 23.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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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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