| Aircraft | |
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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 |
| Unit Markings: | VQ-2 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Mount Pleasant / Patriots Point Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | South Carolina, United States |
| Collection: | Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum |
| Photo Date: | 13 December 2022 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 728431 |
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On display on the deck of museum ship CV-10 USS Yorktown. Derived from the A3D Skywarrior designed to operate from supercarriers as a nuclear bomber, the seven-seat EA-3B was the electronic recce and ECM variant. A crew of four operated the long Q-Band sideways looking ventral radar. The type entered service in Apr 1960 and was still flying during Op Desert Storm, standing down in 1991. This EA-3B served with VQ-1 "World Watchers" at NAS Agana, was embarked on CNV-70 USS Carl Vinson and went to VQ-2 "Sandeman" at NAVSTA Rota. It was saved for preservation by many donors and volunteers. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 September 2024, and has since been viewed 109 times. |