VA-34 Fires a Bullpup

First Operational Atlantic Use.

A Blue Blaster pilot of VA-34 fires the first operational Bullpup in the Atlantic Fleet from an A4D-2. LTJG Sam Hawkins scored the historic hit off the Florida coast.

CDR G.C. Tally, Jr., Squadron Skipper, hailed the missile as a valuable addition to the weapons capability of the versatile Skyhawk.

Naval Aviation News September 1959
Provided by John "Gabby" Gabbard