| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 169082 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Grumman G-123 Greyhound/Hawkeye |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Northrop Grumman E-2 Hawkeye |
| Aircraft Version: | Northrop Grumman E-2D Hawkeye |
| C/n (msn): | AA48 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VAW-124 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Saint Louis - Spirit of Saint LouisMap |
| Region / Country: | Missouri, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KSUS IATA: SUS Local: SUS Other: - |
| Event: | Spirit of St. Louis Air Show 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 9 June 2024 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 759779 |
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On display at Spirit of St. Louis Air Show 2024. The aircraft is operated by VAW-124 "Bear Aces" based at NAS Norfolk. The unit got its nickname for directing numerous intercepts of Tu-95 bombers when it was based at NAS Keflavik in the 1980s. Originally "Bullseye Hummers", it served on Yankee Station. The unit participated in the Gulf of Sidra incident, during Op Desert Storm in which it flew the most combat sorties of any E-2C squadron and in support of Op Enduring Freedom. It transitioned to the E-2D in 2021. VAW-124 is currently under CVW-8 that embarks on CVN 78 USS Gerald R. Ford. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 17 December 2024, and has since been viewed 99 times. |