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the Tico
Or, flying Combat Air Patrol for the USS Ticonderoga. The F-8
Crusader, by built by LTV, Grand Prairie, Texas.
This art honors James B. Stockdale, Ross Perot's 1992 Presidential running
mate, who also led the first American air attacks against North Vietnam in
1964, and whose Fighter Squadron 51 flew Combat Air Patrols (CAPs) above
the USS Ticonderoga.
Counter signed by James B. Stockdale, Vice Admiral, United States Navy,
Retired.
A little bit about the boat: http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/sh-usn/usnsh-t/cv14.htm
(Artist Proof)
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