Historical survey, 1972.

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Historical survey, 1972.

Titled "VA-115, USS Midway, 1972." Account of Watson's naval career in aviation, focusing on A-6s and Squadron VA-115 in USS Midway, 1972-1973, during the Vietnam War. Discusses senior officers, pre-deployment workups, operating off USS Midway, Jane Fonda, bombing North Vietnam, the weapons system, morale and liberty, and reaction to the truce. Published by Naval Historical Foundation Oral History Program, 2006.

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Jane Fonda (b. December 21, 1937, New York City, NY) is an American actress, writer, political activist, former fashion model, and fitness guru. The daughter of actor Henry Fonda, Jane made her Broadway and film debut in 1960. In 1982, she released her first exercise video, Jane Fonda's Workout, which became the highest-selling video of the time. Fonda was a visible political activist in the counterculture era during the Vietnam War and later became involved in advocacy for women. She h...

Watson, Thomas.

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Watson was a naval aviator during the Vietnam War. Wrote a play in 1989 entitled "Rules of Engagement" about the war. From the description of Historical survey, 1972. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 707092887 ...

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