| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 156984 |
| Military Code: | RM-624 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman EA-6A Intruder (G-128/A2F-1Q) |
| C/n (msn): | I-453 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMCJ-1 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Pacific Ocean / Off-Japan [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | International Airspace |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Midway CV41 |
| Photo Date: | July 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 337628 |
| Photo Comment |
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VMCJ-1 EA-6A tensioned in the starboard catapult aboard USS Midway during operations off Okinawa. In the lower right corner is a member of the catapult crew with the weight board. The weight board is shown to each pilot before launch to verify that the take off weight setting being entered in the catapult control is correct. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 February 2021, and has since been viewed 1210 times. |