A U.S. Navy A-4 Skyhawk attack jet rests on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier during Vietnam War-era combat operations. Carrying the 'NV' air wing tail code, the Skyhawk was a workhorse of naval aviation, flying strike missions over Southeast Asia from carriers such as USS Ticonderoga. Flight deck crews and arresting gear cables are visible, illustrating the intense pace of at-sea flight operations. Project: 218063