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    Airframe Family: Grumman A-6 Intruder / EA-6 Prowler
    Latest Model:A-6A Intruder
    Last Military Serial:155595 USN
    Construction Number:I-321
    Compressed ID:Grumman A-6A sn 155595 USN cn I-321...
    Latest Owner or Location:Pacific Coast Air Museum, Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, California

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    Dates

    Event

    Constructed as an A-6A.

    Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Navy with BuNo 155595.

    From 1968 to 1970

    Transferred to VA-128.

    From 1971 to 1972

    To VA-165.
    Markings added: NG, 512

    1972

    Transferred to VA-115.

    From 1972 to 1973

    Transferred to VA-128.

    From 1973 to 1975

    Transferred to VA-196.

    Converted.

    1977

    Transferred to VA-165.
    Operated with markings: NG, 510

    1978

    Transferred to VA-145.
    Operated with markings: NE, 504

    From 1979 to 1981

    Transferred to VA-52.
    Operated with markings: NL, 510

    1984

    Transferred to VA-34.
    Operated with markings: AB, 503

    From 1984 to 1985

    Transferred to VA-65.

    From 1986 to 1989

    Transferred to VA-165.

    Markings Applied:
    William Stevens: The distinctive insignia worn by the Boomers consists of special elements and significant colors. The green boomerang is the focal point of the insignia, and signifies the squadrons ability to strike, and return and strike again. The gray background was selected to portray the all weather capability of the squadron and the aircraft. THe gold compass card, aligned to the four cardinal headings, is emblematic of the world wide commitments and global responsibilities of the Navy, which are supported by Attack Squadron 165. Central to the insignia is the white knight chessman denoting versatility and to indicate that the Boomers, Have Weapons, Will Travel.

    From 1989 to 1990

    Transferred to VA-52.

    From 1990 to 1993

    Transferred to VA-155.
    Operated with markings: NE, 403

    In the inventory of National Naval Aviation Museum-Loan Program, NAS Pensacola, Pensacola, FL.
    View the Location Dossier

    Loaned to Pacific Coast Air Museum, Charles M. Schultz Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, CA.
    View the Location Dossier

    By 13 September 2010

    Markings Applied: NAVY, VA-165, 155595, NG, 00

    13 September 2010


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    20 July 2013


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    20 July 2013


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    20 July 2013


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    20 July 2013


    Photographer: Mike Henniger

    24 September 2016


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Wings over Wine Country Air Show in Sonoma, California.

    24 September 2016


    Photographer: Mike Henniger
    Notes: Photographed at the Wings over Wine Country Air Show in Sonoma, California.
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     Data for airframe dossiers come from various sources. The following were used to compile this dossier...
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     Forgotten Jets by Nathan Decker
    National Naval Aviation Museum
    United States Military Services Serial Number Lists by Joe Baugher
    Individual Contributors
     Mike Henniger
    William Stevens
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