Roger that; I meant F-14's, obviously not F-4's (spastic keyboard, one more time ??? ) as the MIDWAY had F-4's, big time. I also don't think the MIDWAY ever had any VIGI's for the same reason(s) that they didn't have -14's ... I think the ship always used RF-8's and RF-4's during her WestPac cruises ...Just got it from a co-worker who spent most of his time on USS Midway, they could catch F14's but the JBD's were too small during launch. He says that they did recover two from the Big "E" once and they posted security to keep them from being tagged. Now I don't know anyone who would do something like that. :icon_tong
Again, CAT will have the definitive answer, but I think we're 'close' ...