Image: LCDR Michael Estocin of VA-192, taken during their 1966-1967 Western Pacific combat cruise

Description: U.S. Navy photograph of LCDR Michael J. Estocin. Estocin was assigned to Attack Squadron 192 (VA-192) "Golden Dragons" in 1966-1967. VA-192 was assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 19 (CVW-19) aboard the aircraft carrier the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) for a deployment to the Western Pacific and Vietnam from 19 October 1966 to 29 May 1967. During this cruise, he was lost on 26 April 1967 flying a Douglas A-4E Skyhawk (BuNo 151073), as the result of a SAM hit. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions over the target area.
Title: LCDR Michael Estocin of VA-192, taken during their 1966-1967 Western Pacific combat cruise
Credit: U.S. Navy photo [1] from the USS Ticonderoga (CVA-14) 1966-1967 cruise book available at Navysite.de
Author: U.S. Navy
Usage Terms: Public domain
License: Public domain
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