Keywords: F-4J VF-21 on cat of USS Ranger (CV-61) 1979.jpg A U S Navy McDonnell F-4J Phantom II from Fighter Squadron VF-21 Free Lancers being readied for launching on the aircraft carrier USS Ranger CV-61 VF-21 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing 2 CVW-2 aboard the Ranger for a deployment to the Western Pacific from 21 February to 22 September 1979 In the background is an LTV A-7E Corsair II from Attack Squadron VA-113 Stingers Official U S Navy photograph http //navysite de/cruisebooks/cv61-79/271 htm from the USS Ranger CV-61 http //navysite de/cruisebooks/cv61-79/index_030 htm 1979 Cruise Book 1979 USN PD-USGov-Military-Navy F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 21 United States Navy Aboard USS Ranger CV-61 |