| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 147212 |
| Military Code: | AU-773 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman E-1 Tracer (G-117/WF) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman E-1B Tracer (G-117/WF-2) |
| C/n (msn): | 11 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VAW-121 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | New York / USS Intrepid [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | New York, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Intrepid CVS11 |
| Collection: | Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 2 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 273129 |
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One of 88 built, this "Willy Fudd" previously wore the code AF0101 of RVAW-110, the West Coast E-1B training squadron. Displayed on the deck of USS Intrepid, its tail code "AU" signifies this E-1B formed part of Antisubmarine Carrier Air Group CVSG-56. It wears the colors of VAW-121 "Griffins", created out of VAW-12 on 1 April 1967 to service East Coast E-1B requirements. VAW-121 was embarked on USS Intrepid in 1971 and was the last fleet E-1B squadron. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 August 2020, and has since been viewed 968 times. |