Aircraft Photo of 146457 | Douglas EA-3B Skywarrior | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #52027
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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