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| Keywords: A-4E VA-44 nuclear cockpit shield NAN8-73.jpg en A Douglas A-4E Skyhawk of USN attack squadron VA-44 Hornets showing the thermal shield in different positions The device was to be used after the delivery of a nuclear weapon so that the pilot would be protected against the flash of the detonation It is known that during the Lebanon crisis in 1958 Skyhawks of VA-83 Rampagers aboard the USS Essex CVA-9 and of VA-34 Blue Blasters aboard the USS Saratoga CVA-60 were armed with nuclear weapons and standing by for any upcoming 'emergency' U S Navy Naval Aviation News August 1973 http //www history navy mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1973/aug73 pdf unknown USN PD-USGov-Military-Navy A-4E Skyhawk Attack Squadron 44 United States Navy | ||||
