Registration / Serial:146446
Military Code:SS-901
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12398
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAP-61
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:15 May 1966
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:12742Submit Correction
View count: 351
146446 was with USN Squadron VAP-61 at the time of the photo. The apparent white markings on the rear fuselage are mounts for the rocket-assisted take-off boosters being picking out by the sun against the shaded fuselage side. There are six in all, the bottom one in full shadow. 146446 later flew with Thunderbird Aviation and Hughes as N161TB under contract to the Navy. In 2000 it was placed in storage at Davis-Monthan.
Registration / Serial:146446
Aircraft Version:Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12398
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:15 May 1966
Photo by:David CarterContact
Registration / Serial:146446
Military Code:SS-901
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Generic Type:Douglas A-3 Skywarrior (A3D)
Aircraft Version:Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12398
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VAP-61
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:15 May 1966
Photo by:David CarterContact
Photo ID:12742Submit Correction
View count: 351
146446 was with USN Squadron VAP-61 at the time of the photo. The apparent white markings on the rear fuselage are mounts for the rocket-assisted take-off boosters being picking out by the sun against the shaded fuselage side. There are six in all, the bottom one in full shadow. 146446 later flew with Thunderbird Aviation and Hughes as N161TB under contract to the Navy. In 2000 it was placed in storage at Davis-Monthan.
Registration / Serial:146446
Aircraft Version:Douglas RA-3B Skywarrior
C/n (msn):12398
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
City / Airport:Sydney - Kingsford Smith International (YSSY / SYD)Map
Region / Country:New South Wales, Australia
Photo Date:15 May 1966
Photo by:David CarterContact