The photos below show examples of the types of equipment used by the parties in the area on June 8, 1967.
USS Liberty as she appeared before the attackUSS Saratoga launched rescue aircraftUSS America launched rescue aircraftUSS Davis-the first ship to meet and render aid to Liberty following the attackUSS Massey-the second ship to arrive and assist LibertyUSS Papago-the seagoing tug that met and brought Liberty to dry dock in Malta following the attackNavy EC-121 Airborne Intercept Platform-intercepted some of the Israeli radio traffic at the end of the attackAir Force EC-130 Airborne Intercept Platform-intercepted the Israeli air to ground communications during the attackNavy E3B Airborne Intercept Platforms were operating in the areaNavy F-4 Fighters were launched by both carriers to aid Liberty but were recalled. Israelis broke off their attack and reported
that they had made "a mistake."Navy A-4 were launched by the carriers to aid LibertyNavy A-1 Skyraiders were launched by the carriers. These aircraft, had then not been recalled, would have been able to remain on station for a very long timeIsraeli Torpedo Boat-three attacked Liberty with torpedoes, cannon, and machine gun fireNordAtlas Recon Aircraft reconed Liberty throughout the day of the attackIsraeli Mystere 3 Fighter-Bomber attacked LibertyIsraeli Mirage 3 Fighter-Bomber attacked Liberty
