USN 1110178-B

An epic photo of Catapult crewmen position an A-4C Skyhawk attack plane for launch, 24 March 1965. The carrier was then operating in Southeast Asian waters. Photographed by PH1 Jean Cote and PHC Robert Moeser. This A-4C appears to be Bureau # 149508. Markings below the cockpit indicate that the plane’s assigned pilot was Lieutenant Commander Olof M. Carlson. USN 1110178-B