Image: A-4E VA-44 nuclear cockpit shield NAN8-73
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Description: 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'.
Title: A-4E VA-44 nuclear cockpit shield NAN8-73
Credit: U.S. Navy Naval Aviation News August 1973 [1]
Author: USN
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