During their time in the theatre VF-33 would drop over three million pounds of ordnance, flying 4000 combat hours over a period of 5 months. On 4 June F-4J #155554 was hit by antiaircraft fire, the pilot LT Eric Brice was killed in action, body not recovered, while the Radar Intercept Officer ejected successfully and was rescued.
VF-33 flew over 4000 combat hours during a five-month period, dropping three million pounds of ordnance. On June 4th, F-4J #155554 was hit by antiaircraft fire, resulting in the death of pilot LT Eric Brice and his body being unrecoverable. The Radar Intercept Officer ejected safely and was rescued.