| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 149952 |
| Military Code: | NF-523 |
| Other Marks: | 23 |
| 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-33 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-115 / CVW-5 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Gulf of Oman / Off-Chahabar [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Iran |
| Event: | Midlink Exercise Airshow 1975 |
| Photo Date: | 25 November 1975 to 28 November 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 384606 |
| Photo Comment |
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This slide was taken from the flight deck of USS Midway. KA-6D NF-523 of VA-115 refueling EA-3B Bureau Number 142671 of VQ-1 as part of the Midlink 75 exercise airshow. One of the guests aboard CV-41 for the airshow was the Shah of Iran. As the A-3 was not the easiest a/c to take on fuel from a tanker a/c under normal circumstances this is an impressive display of airmanship by the "Whale" pilot. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 August 2021, and has since been viewed 598 times. |