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Designed originally as a carrier based, nuclear bomber, the RA-5C Vigilante really came into its own as a reconnaissance aircraft. The Vigilante was a very fast aircraft with top speed in excess of Mach 2.0. During the Vietnam War, the RA-5C performed the role of tactical reconnaissance. Vigilantes would photograph the target before and after a strike. Usually escorted by F-4 Phantom II fighters, the Vigi's only defense was it's speed. The escorting fighters sometimes had a hard time keeping pace with a Vigilante on the move. This print depicts the RA-5C Vigilante at the start of a reconnaissance flight "Going In Fast".

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Designed originally as a carrier based, nuclear bomber, the RA-5C Vigilante really came into its own as a reconnaissance aircraft. The Vigilante was a very fast aircraft with top speed in excess of Mach 2.0. During the Vietnam War, the RA-5C performed the role of tactical reconnaissance. Vigilantes would photograph the target before and after a strike. Usually escorted by F-4 Phantom II fighters, the Vigi's only defense was it's speed. The escorting fighters sometimes had a hard time keeping pace with a Vigilante on the move. This print depicts the RA-5C Vigilante at the start of a reconnaissance flight "Going In Fast".

Beautiful work indeed 70.gif !

Judging by the exhaust cans and intakes, she looks to be an early RA-5C.

Am I correct?

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