Aircraft Photo of 157009 | Grumman A-6E Intruder | USA - Marines | AirHistory.net #598096
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:157009
Military Code:NE-410
Aircraft Original Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Generic Type:Grumman A-6 Intruder/Prowler (G-128)
Aircraft Version:Grumman A-6E Intruder
C/n (msn):I-478
Operator Titles:USA - Marines
Unit Markings:VMA(AW)-121
Location
City / Airport:Santa Ana - El Toro MCAS (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNZJ   IATA: -   Local: NZJ   Other: -
 
Photo Date:30 August 1989
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 598096
Photo Comment

The Green Knights of VMA(AW)-121 - normally coded "VK-xx", just returned from a WestPac and Indian Ocean deployment with the USS Ranger (CV-61) and within Carrier Air Wing TWO that lasted from 24 February to 24 August 1989. This BuNo 157009 was delivered to the US Navy in 1970. It later served the USMC but its whereabouts after late 1989 remain unknown.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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