VF-161 Chargers F-4J (USS Midway) Model, 1/42 (18") Scale, Mahogany, Navy, Fighter

VF-161 Chargers F-4J (USS Midway) ModelFly off the USS Midway again with the VF-161 Chargers in this handcrafted F-4J model. Each piece is carved from wood and handpainted to provide a piece you'll love.Length- 18 inchesMade from MahoganyUS Veteran Owned BusinessVietnam WarThe squadron made 9 deployments during the Vietnam War.[3]From 1 August 1963 to 10 March 1964, VF-161 equipped with F-3Bs was embarked on USS Oriskany.From 12 May to 3 December 1966, VF-161 equipped with F-4Bs was embarked on USS Constellation with Carrier Air Wing 15. On 13 July, four of the squadron's aircraft engaged six of the Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) MiG-17. Using a Sidewinder missile, LT William 'Squeaky' McGuigan and LT (jg) Robert Fowler shot down one of the MiG-17s.On 22 October F-4B #151009 was hit by antiaircraft fire, the pilot LTCDR Earl McBride was killed in action body not recovered, the copilot ejected successfully and was rescued.From 29 July 1967 to 6 April 1968, VF-161 was deployed on USS Coral Sea. On 28 December F-4B #150449 was hit by antiaircraft fire near Haiphong both crewmen ejected successfully and were rescued. In March USS Coral Sea left Yankee Station to operate off the coast of Korea following the capture of USS Pueblo.From 7 September 1968 to 18 April 1969, VF-161 was deployed on USS Coral Sea.From 23 September 1969 to 1 July 1970, VF-161 was deployed on USS Coral Sea. On 25 February F-4B #152286 was lost due to fuel exhaustion, both crewmen ejected successfully and were rescued.[7] On 17 May F-4B #152239 crashed on launch the pilot Lt Norman Westwood was killed in action, body not recovered while the radar intercept officer ejected successfully and was rescued.From 16 April to 6 November 1971, VF-161 was deployed on USS Midway.From 10 April 1972 to 3 March 1973, VF-161 was deployed on USS Midway. From May to October 1972, the squadron participated in air strikes against targets

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