Bandit 5 O'Clock High!! by shamstar
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Description
A little about the Bon Homme Richard. She was decommissioned in 1947, but reactivated in 1951. Here two of her A-4s heading for Hanoi are attacked by a lone MiG-21.
CVA-31 USS Bon Homme Richard (1951-1970)
Class: Essex
In 1951-1952 she made two tours to the Korean coast and flew many raids against North Korean targets.
In 1953-1955 she got major conversion to equip her to operate high-performance jet aircraft.
In Summer 1964 she participated in Tonkin Gulf Incident.
During 1965-1970 she deployed on five Southeast Asia combat tours for Vietnam War.
She was decommissioned in July 1971.

Comments (35)
this one and too the rescue are gorgous and thrilling, they look so real!
Fantastic scene work my friend, excellent done.
Fantastic scene, POV and REnder!!!
There is a reality in your picture. I like the carrier's. They are fascinating. ***** http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=1870711
Ive always loved the Navy and as a child would go down to Brooklyn Navy Yard to visit the USS Saratoga CV-80 when ever she was in port. Excellent work of History art and I will look up the Bon Homme Richard first thing. Bravo!