The USS Bon Homme Richard* (CVA-31) has just returned to Yankee Station from a 10-day break in operations. With Air Wing 21 embarked CVA31 had begun combat operations in support of the Republic of South Vietnam in late February 1967. Onboard were VA-212 Rampant Raiders (A4E), VA-215 Barn Owls (A1J Skyraider) and VA-76 Spirits (A4C) making up the attack portion of the air wing. A new list of ‘Alpha’ priority targets was released by the Johnson war planners. Today’s strikes around Haiphong promise much heavier anti-aircraft defences than has been seen up to now.
The morning strike recovered with many battle-damaged aircraft and the grim news that VA-76 pilot Charles Stackhouse has been downed by a MiG17.
The afternoon strike group is just getting ready to launch...
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* 45 minute Sortie
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