| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 146453 |
| Military Code: | JQ-15 |
| 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): | 12405 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VQ-2 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Fort Worth - Meacham InternationalMap |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KFTW IATA: FTW Local: FTW Other: - |
| Collection: | Vintage Flying Museum |
| Photo Date: | 7 April 2024 |
| Photo by: | Erik Sleutelberg |
| Photo ID: | 716052 |
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Still incredible how the Whale was operated from aircraft carriers, with a maximum take-off weight of over 80,000 lbs (37 tonnes). Last served with VQ-2, coded JV-003, and went to AMARC in October 1990 as 2A0126. With the museum since November 2012 and painted with older VQ-2 markings. This photo is copyright © Erik Sleutelberg, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 14 August 2024, and has since been viewed 49 times. |