Manufacturer Serial Number
11853
Date
Custodian
VA 172
Record
5263
Model
A4D-2
Notes
After a gyro failure Paul Strong was on a buddy approach at night on the wing of the XO Strong impacted the water with his hands on the ejection seat handle at impact and the impact ejected him He seriously injured his back but survived and was rescued
Location
USS Roosevelt
BUNO
142791