| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 163047 |
| Military Code: | AB-501 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128) |
| Aircraft Version: | Grumman EA-6B Prowler (G-128) |
| C/n (msn): | P-132 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VAQ-137 / CVW-1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Persian Gulf [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Not known |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Enterprise CVN65 |
| Photo Date: | 16 September 2007 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 338668 |
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This "Cadillac of the Skies" was awaiting some maintenance in between missions. The aircraft served Electronic Attack Squadron 137 (VAQ-137), also known as the "Rooks", during its CVW-1 deployment on board the Enterprise. After this cruise, the aircraft was transferred to VAQ-139 (NK-503) and then VAQ-142 (NH-505). It then started to serve the US Marine Corps with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (VMAQ) 4 (RM-007) and eventually VMAQ-2 (CY-05) until the Prowler was retired within that squadron in March 2018. Its current whereabouts are unknown (as of Feb21). This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 February 2021, and has since been viewed 1064 times. |