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10th May 1972 : Ron Dilworth Phantom pictures needed

We all know that 10th may 1972 was a historic day for the USAF and USN. This day, Phantoms killed 7 Migs.
Sadly, three Phantoms were lost (two USAF, one Navy).

At the end of the afternoon, after Cunningham become an ace, a section of two navy Phantoms was hit by SAMs. One of the Phantom went down, its pilot was killed and the NOSA (Steve Rudloff) become a POW.
The other Phantom (piloted by Ron Dilworth) was also severely hit by a SAM, but managed to limp back to its carrier.
According to an A-7 pilot escorting it, the plane had enormous holes everywhere, like an old crushed can.
Of course, many photos were made on the carrier after the plane return… anybody ever saw one? If you have, please post here!

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