| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 152911 |
| Military Code: | NL-515 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman KA-6D Intruder (G-128) |
| C/n (msn): | I-214 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-52 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | AbbotsfordMap |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYXX IATA: YXX Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Abbotsford Air Show 1987 |
| Photo Date: | August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 178971 |
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Delivered as an A-6A in April 1967, this Intruder was later converted to a KA-6D tanker. Pictured with VA-52 from the USS Carl Vinson, it would transfer to VA-95 aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in 1991. On July 9, 1991 while on an aerial refueling mission, the Bombardier/Navigator went half way through the canopy after an uncommanded ejection firing. A successful emergency landing was made aboard the carrier and no critical injuries were suffered. A new seat and canopy were installed, along with some other repairs and it flew again for several months before being retired. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 26 October 2019, and has since been viewed 893 times. |