Aircraft Photo of 159910 | Grumman EA-6B Prowler (G-128) | USA - Marines | AirHistory.net #349608
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:159910
Military Code:CY 103
Other Marks:103
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman EA-6B Prowler (G-128)
C/n (msn):P-57
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMAQ-2
Location
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFBMap
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDMA   IATA: DMA   Local: DMA   Other: -
 
Photo Date:24 March 1979
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 349608
Photo Comment

This aircraft was lost during a landing attempt on USS Nimitz (CVN-68) on 26 May 1981. The resulting flight deck crash caused the loss of three aircrew as well as eleven flight deck personnel.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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