You are right - my error: Sorry. He flew the A4E when he was shot down. I remember reading a book he wrote about his experiences; he said he spent a tremendous amount of time and energy ensuring his squadron was sea-worthy for the Viet Nam war.
Almost didn't want to, though. His story about what he endured as a guest at the Hanoi Hilton hurts to read no matter who is telling it.
And what he endured as a VP candidate still makes me mad.