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Douglas EKA-3B Skywarrior from VAQ-130 Det 1 on board U.S.S. Constellation, CVA-64 on the day of departure from San Diego, California for the Tonkin Gulf.

A-3s had a dual function in the Naval air war. They served as aerial gas stations for thirsty fighters and bombers and they also were used to monitor/jam enemy communications. (10/01/71).

 

 

 

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