| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 144832 |
| Military Code: | GD-2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas ERA-3B Skywarrior |
| C/n (msn): | 12078 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VAQ-33 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNGZ IATA: - Local: NGZ Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 18 April 1978 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 364031 |
| Photo Comment |
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The a/c is carrying one ALQ-76 countermeasures (jamming) pod under each wing. The propeller driven generators mounted on the side of the fuselage provide additional electricity for the electronic countermeasure equipment inside the aircraft. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 23 May 2021, and has since been viewed 511 times. |