Color photograph of a F-4 Phantom with graffiti on Intrepid's flight deck

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Tan scrapbook page with one label titled "Medical Department U.S.S. Intrepid CVS-11"

Tan scrapbook page with six square color photographs

F-4 Phantom with Graffiti

Object NamePhotograph

Historic Owner Marshall N. Morton

Association USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11)

Date1966

PeriodVietnam War; Cold War

MediumTIFF

ClassificationsCommunication Artifacts

Credit LineCollection of the Intrepid Museum. Gift of Marshall N. Morton. P2021.40.46

Object numberP2021.40.46

DescriptionPhotograph, Color; Personal square image of an F-4 Phantom preparing for takeoff from Intrepid's flight deck with graffiti painted on the body of the aircraft. Identification on the aircraft include "210" on the nose, "0634 // VF-161// Navy" on the body, and "NL" on the tail of the aircraft. There are flight deck personnel working on the aircraft and standing next to it. The sea is calm and the sky is blue with few clouds. There is a white border around the image.

Donor note reads "Medical Department // U.S.S. Intrepid CVS-11 // F-4 on cat. Note the paint // job by Intrepidmen. She // was launched without de- // flectors up as her jet // blast is so hot." in black and blue ink.

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