bfoong- Does anyone know what and why a Corsair may be doing escorting a
soviet recon plane alongside a more dedicated interceptor? BRBR

All aircraft on a CV can be called upon to escort a Soviet A/C. On Midway,
sometimes the alert 5 was A-7s only, with a Aim-9, as the wind was too low for
F-4s to fly.

It was all about finding the Soviet A/C and providing escort as it found the
CV. Taking pictures, that sort of thing. I have escorted many Badgers, Bears
and Mays and have often been joined by A-7s and A-6s...no big deal.
P. C. Chisholm
CDR, USN(ret.)
Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer