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Probably a USN pilot named Alveraz, whose A-4 Skyhawk was shot down over the north. Senator McCain flew the same type of jet, the Skyhawk, when he was shot down. The A-4 was used alot, having the third highest loss rate (362 destroyed) behind the Thud & Phantom.

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