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PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Atlantic Ocean....An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft, equipped with a fuel tanker package on the left wing pylon, is launched from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69). OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft is launched from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The aircraft later crashed after launching

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: An Bowen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft prepares for launching from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The aircraft later crashed after launching

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Scene Camera Operator: An Bowen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An A-7 Corsair II aircraft from Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) comes for a landing aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) during the NATO exercise Display Determination '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DISPLAY DETERMINATION '81 Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Douglas Tesner Release Status: Released More

A close-up view of a pilot in the cockpit of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft while flying in formation with other A-7Es of Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The reflection of an aircraft is visible in the helmet of a pilot from Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) assigned aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The reflection of an aircraft is visible in the helmet of a pilot from Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) during in-flight refueling operations. VA-72 is assigned aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of two A-7 Corsair aircraft assigned to Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right underside view of two A-7 Corsair aircraft assigned to Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the pilot from inside the cockpit of an F-14 Tomcat aircraft, as two A-7 aircraft are visible through the canopy. The aircraft are from Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) assigned aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left side view of three A-7 Corsair aircraft assigned to Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: George Mcgarry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of two A-7 Corsair aircraft assigned to Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air right side view of an A-7 Corsair aircraft assigned to Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) on the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: George Mcgarry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The reflection of an aircraft is visible in the helmet of a pilot from Light Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) during in-flight refueling operations. VA-72 is assigned aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: W. M. Welch Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An A-7E Corsair II aircraft of Attack Squadron Seventy-two (VA-72) at the moment of touch down and arrest on board the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during carrier qualifications

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele More

An A-7E Corsair II aircraft of Attack Squadron Seventy-two (VA-72) about to land on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) during carrier qualifications

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Rele More

An air-to-air left side view of three A-7E Corsair II aircraft of Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) flying in formation over a target range at Naval Air Station, Fallon

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Nevada (NV) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Robert L. Lawson, USN (Ret.) Release Status: Released to Public C More

An air-to-air left side view of three Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft en route to a target range near Naval Air Station, Fallon, Nev., during Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) strike training

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Robert L. Lawson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen prepare an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft for transportation from the hangar bay to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). First view in series of five

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A safety observer signals instructions to the pilot of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Plane directors watch as an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft executes a"touch and go"takeoff during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Note: Third view in a series of three

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A plane director supervises the towing of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft by an MD-3A tow tractor aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen prepare an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft for transportation from the hangar bay to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Fifth view in series of five

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A catapult and arresting gear officer wearing a safety observer jersey signals instructions to the pilot of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft preparing to be launched from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Second view in a series of two

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A plane captain and plane director discuss the positioning of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Drawbars, visible at the front of the aircraft, secure the plane to an MD-3A tow tractor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two plane directors watch as an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft executes a"touch and go"landing during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Note: First view in a series of three

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Flight deck crewmen prepare an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft for transportation from the hangar bay to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Fourth view in series of five

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A plane director signals instructions to the pilot of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

An aircraft handling officer directs an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Second view in a series of three

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft is launched during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Note: Second view in a series of two

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

An aircraft handling officer directs an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Third view in a series of three

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

An MD-3A tow tractor is used to tow an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft to a catapult during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Flight deck crewmen prepare an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft for transportation from the hangar bay to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Third view in series of five

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aircraft handling officer directs an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). First view in a series of three

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A plane director supervises the towing of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft by an MD-3A tow tractor aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft is towed to the catapult during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Drawbars, visible at the front of the aircraft, secure the plane to an MD-3A tow tractor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft is transported by elevator from the hangar to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A catapult and arresting gear officer wearing a safety observer jersey signals instructions to the pilot of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft preparing to be launched from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Note: First view in a series of two

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft executes a"touch and go"takeoff during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Second view in a series of two

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft executes a"touch and go"takeoff during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). First view in a series of two

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Two plane directors watch as an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft executes a"touch and go"landing during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Note: Second view in a series of three

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Flight deck crewmen prepare an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft for transportation from the hangar bay to the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Second view in series of five

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A close-up view of the nose of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft being positioned during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Drawbars, visible at the front of the aircraft, secure the plane to an MD-3A tow tractor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A safety observer signals instructions to the pilot of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Note: First view in a series of two

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CWO Patrick Wilkerson Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Four A-7E Corsair II aircraft fly in formation during an air show off the coast of Caracas, Venezuela. The aircraft are assigned to Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) and Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeffrey Loshaw Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An E-2C Hawkeye aircraft and an A-7E Corsair II aircraft of Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) parked on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 D.E. Houser Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Flight deck crewmen stand by Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CNV 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Commander (CDR) A.F. Richardson, Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) performs a preflight check on his A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CNV 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Commander (CDR) A.F. Richardson, Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72), performs a preflight check on his A-7E Corsair II aircraft during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CNV 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft is serviced on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CNV 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft is launched during flight operations aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CNV 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

An aviation ordnanceman secures a Mark 82 500-pound bomb to the wing pylon of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The aircraft is assigned to Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) aviation ordnancemen prepare to load a Mark 82 500-pound bombs onto a wing pylon of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

An aviation ordnanceman installs an arming wire on the nose fuze of a Mark 82 500-pound bomb mounted on the wing pylon of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The aircraft is assigned to Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) aviation ordnancemen use an Aero 21A bomb skid to transport missiles across the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

An aviation ordnanceman installs an arming wire on the nose fuze of a Mark 82 500-pound bomb mounted on the wing pylon of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The aircraft is assigned to Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) aviation ordnancemen use an Aero 21A bomb skid to transport missiles across the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) aviation ordnancemen lift a Mark 82 500-pound bomb onto a wing pylon of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

An aviation ordnanceman installs an arming wire on the nose fuze of a Mark 82 500-pound bomb mounted on the wing pylon of an A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The aircraft is assigned to Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Lieutenant J. Muir of Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) performs a pre-flight check while in the cockpit of his A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public C More

Members of Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) steam and wash down an A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Didas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lieutenant J. Muir of Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) performs a pre-flight check on his A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Lee Didas Release Status: Released to Public C More

A flight deck crewman signals to the pilot of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft moving toward a catapult aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kevin E. Farmer Release Status: Released to Public C More

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft is given a final check before being launched from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kevin E. Farmer Release Status: Released to Public C More

An aviation ordnancemen uses an HLU-196A/E bomb hoist to load an AIM-7 Sparrow missile aboard an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Farmer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft waits to be launched from the No. 2 catapult aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Kevin E. Farmer Release Status: Released to Public C More

A member of the V-4 section surrounded by fuel hose, stands beside an A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) on the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Dwight D Eisenhower (CVN 69) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

An air-to-air right side view of three A-7E Corsair II aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) flying in formation over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

An air-to-air right side view of three A-7E Corsair II aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) flying in formation over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A right side view of a group of aircraft assigned to the Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) in flight. In the foreground, an A-6E Intruder aircraft from Attack Squadron 34 (VF-34) is refuled by a KA-6D tanker aircraft from the same squadron. Beyond them are another Intruder from VA-34 and two A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR John R. Leenhouts, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital More

An air-to-air front view of three Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft in formation over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69). Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) is assigned to the EISENHOWER, which is in the Medit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Houser Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left front view of an A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) during its deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Didas, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

An air-to-air left front view of a flight of three A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) during their deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Didas, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

An air-to-air left front view of three Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft in formation. Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7 is assigned to the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), which is in the Mediterranean on ext

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR John Leenhouts, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

An air-to-air front view of a flight of three A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) as they pass over the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Didas Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An air-to-air left front view of a flight of three A-7E Corsair aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) during their deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Tracy Didas, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

An air-to-air front view of three Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft in formation over the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7 is assigned to the EISENHOWER, which is in the Medit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR John Leenhouts, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

An A-7E Corsair II aircraft of Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) prepares to land on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

A catapult officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) signals for the launch of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft during FLEET EX 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

An air-to-air right side view of an Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) KA-6D Intruder aircraft, foreground, and two Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft. The aircraft, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), are flying over the Atlantic coast while taking part in Exercise Fleet Ex '90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Com More

A Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67 during Fleet Ex 1-90. A-7E Corsair II aircraft from Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) and Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) are parked on the flight deck. The Corsair on the extreme left is equipped with Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pods (TARPS)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate E (Launching and Recovery Equipment) 2nd Class Joseph Wilson monitors the No. 2 catapult station as an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft taxis into position for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during FLEET EX 1-90. The aircraft is equipped with Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pods (TARPS)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn More

An air-to-air left side view of two Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft. The aircraft, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), are flying over the Atlantic coast while taking part in Exercise Fleet Ex '90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Country: Atlantic Coast Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An F-14A Tomcat aircraft flies past a line of Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) and Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft as it takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during FLEET EX-1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX-1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn More

An air-to-air left side view of Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft. The aircraft, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), are flying over the Atlantic coast while taking part in exercise Fleet Ex '90. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX '90 Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CDR John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

Ordnance crew members use a Linkless Ammunition Loading System (LALS) to load ammunition on an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during FLEET EX 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate E (Launching and Recovery Equipment) 2nd Class Joseph Wilson looks up from monitoring the No. 2 catapult station as an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft taxis into position for launch aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during FLEET EX 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn More

A catapult officer aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) signals for the launch of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft during FLEET EX 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

Flight deck crew members watch as a Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67 during Fleet Ex 1-90. A-7E Corsair II aircraft from Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) and Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) are parked on the flight deck. The Corsair on the extreme left is equipped with Tactical Air Reconnaissance Pods (TARPS)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn More

Flight deck crew members signal to the pilot as an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft catches the arresting wire aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during FLEET EX 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D. P. Flynn More

A flight deck crewman stands in front of several A-7E Corsair II aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) and Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during FLEET EX 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 William A. Lipski Release Status: Released to Public C More

Marines exercise in front of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

Flight deck crew members walk past A-7E Corsair II aircraft from Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) while conducting a Foreign Object Damage (FOD) walk down aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn More

A plane captain steps down from the cockpit of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

A plane captain stands beside an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

LTJG Naugton inspects practice bombs on his Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

LTJG Naugton converses with his plane captain prior to boarding his Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

LTJG Naugton climbs to the cockpit of his Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release Status: Released to Public More

Lieutenant Commander Bud Warfield smiles from the cockpit of an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair II aircraft while flying over the Caribbean Sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Three Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft cruise above the clouds during a flight off of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Commander John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo More