The Snapshots in Time Collection
KA-3 Skywarrior Refueling A-4 Skyhawks in Flight, USS Ticonderoga Air Wing, Vietnam War Era
A Douglas KA-3 Skywarrior tanker refuels an A-4 Skyhawk mid-flight while two more Skyhawks fly in formation nearby. Aerial refueling extended the range and endurance of carrier attack aircraft during Vietnam War operations, allowing squadrons from carriers like USS Ticonderoga to strike distant targets and return safely. Project: 218071