Keywords: A-4Cs VA-146 with F-8Cs VF-194 in flight 1964.jpg Four U S Navy Douglas A-4C Skyhawk from Attack Squadron VA-146 Blue Diamonds in flight VA-146 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 14 CVW-14 aboard the aircraft carrier USS Constellation CVA-64 for a deployment to the Western Pacific from 5 May 1964 to 1 February 1965 The Skyhawks are accompanied by two Vought F-8C Crusader from Fighter Squadron VF-194 Red Lightnings assigned to CVW-19 aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard CVA-31 for a deployment to the Western Pacific from 28 January to 21 November 1964 <br> Both carrier air wings flew strikes in the first phase of the Vietnam War beginning in August 1964 Official U S Navy photograph http //navysite de/cruisebooks/cv64-64/110 htm from the USS Constellation CVA-64 http //navysite de/cruisebooks/cv64-64/index_019 htm 1964-65 Cruise Book 1964 USN PD-USGov-Military-Navy A-4C Skyhawk F-8C Crusader Strike Fighter Squadron 146 United States Navy Fighter Squadron 194 United States Navy Vietnam War in 1964 |