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Registration / Serial: | 146457 |
Military Code: | 007 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D) |
Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D) |
Aircraft Version: | Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior |
C/n (msn): | 12409 |
Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Mount Pleasant / Patriots Point Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
Region / Country: | South Carolina, United States |
Ship / Rig: | USS Yorktown CVS10 |
Collection: | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum |
Photo Date: | 28 April 2016 |
Photo by: | Peter de Jong |
Photo ID: | 52027 |
Photo Comment |
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The A3D-2Q, later redesignated EA-3B, had windows for its four electronic warfare crew, making it look like the coolest private jet I could think of. However, the A3D did not have ejection seats even for its three cockpit crew and was morbidly nicknamed 'All Three Dead'. This photo is copyright © Peter de Jong, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 March 2018, and has since been viewed 1918 times. |