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Back in 1983

Navy Chief

Navy Chief

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When I was with Attack Squadron Fifteen, onboard the USS Independence, our aircraft was part of a attack against Syrian anti-aircraft defenses in Lebanon in 1983. Our Executive Officer was participating in the attack when his aircraft was hit by shrapnel from a Syrian missile. He landed back onboard, but the damage to the engine was enough to require a replacement, in addition to structural repairs. Here is what his aircraft looked like right when he landed.

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Ouch! Glad he made it back aboard safely.
Now you know why the Navy tends to insist on two engines, although the A7 and F-8 seemed to be the exceptions. Oops! Can't forget the A-4, sorry. After all, I met my lovely wife because of an A-4. :D
But overall...
Anywho, glad he was safe an sound onboard.
Fair skies, and following seas!
Pat☺
 
He's carrying Mk 20 Rockeye. That would have put the hurts on any AAA site he dropped it on. :encouragement:
 
The one where the the B/N was half ejected in flight? I believe he lived, although iirc he was pretty severely injured...
Pat☺
 
Man, those A-7 scare me. We called them Great Whites when I was in. I gave them a WIDE berth any time I had to hit the Flight or Hangar deck. They EAT people...
Pat☺
 
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