Keywords: F-4J and SH-3G on USS America (CVA-66) 1972-73.JPEG A U S Navy McDonnell Douglas F-4J Phantom II from fighter squadron VF-74 Be-Devilers is prepared for launch during flight operations aboard the attack aircraft carrier USS America CVA-66 VF-74 was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 8 CVW-8 aboard the America for a deployment to Vietnam from 5 June 1972 to 24 March 1973 In the background is a Sikorsky SH-3G Sea King helicopter from helicopter combat support squadron HC-2 Det 66 Fleet Angels U S DefenseImagery http //www defenseimagery mil photo VIRIN DN-ST-88-00734 http //www dodmedia osd mil/DVIC_View/Still_Details cfm SDAN DNST8800734 JPGPath /Assets/1986/Navy/DN-ST-88-00734 JPG 1972-1973 USN PD-USGov-Military-Navy F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 74 United States Navy SH-3G Sea King Aboard USS America CV-66 Aviation in the 1970s |