This Cessna O-1A (serial number 51-14981) was "loaned" from the base area of the of the 124th Obeservation Squadron at Tan Son Nhut. Maj. Ly-Bung of the 114th OS from Nha Trang passed over the U.S. Aircraft carrier a few times and dropped a note that said:
"Can you move these helicopter to the other side, I can fly one hour more, we have enough time to move. Please rescue me. Maj Ly-Bung, Wife and five child." He landed succesfully and became the firts VNAF aircraft carrier qualified pilot....(Photo: U.S. Navy).