Douglas A3D (A-3) Skywarrior






Last updated on: March 6, 2013

The Skywarrior was a large, multi-role carrier-based jet from the 1950s that served in a variety of capacities up until the 1980s. Survivors were renamed the A-3 in 1962, but I will keep the original name here. Only 282 were built in several different marks but I will list them all on this one page.

This is a work in progress and any help would be appreciated. Information on these planes is rather difficult to locate online and this work will remain incomplete unless you the readers offer to help me. Please feel free to pass along any information that you might have.

At the end of this page is a list of people who have graciously offered their help. Thank you all very much!

XA3D-1 prototype 125412
*10/1952: First flight.
*5/1954: Delivered to the US Navy.
*5/1956: Assigned as a ground trainer to NAS Memphis, TN.
Photo of XA3D-1 125412

XA3D-1 prototype 125413
*Was displayed on the USS Intrepid Museum.
*Currently displayed in Johnstown, PA, since 2005.
Photo of XA3D-1 125413

YA3D-1 (YA-3A) prototype 130352
*10/1953: Delivered to the US Navy.
*NASWF, at Kirtland AFB, NM for tests as “352“.
*Converted to NA-3A.
*6/1965: Written off at NAS Alameda, CA after an inflight accident.
Photo of YA3D-1 130352

A3D-1 (A-3A) 130353
*1953: Delivered to the US Navy.
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD as “353“.
*10/27/1964: Crashed near NAS El Centro, CA.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 130354
*4/1954: Delivered to the US Navy.
*12/1965: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*4/1977: Scrapped by Kolar Inc. Or in 12/1970?

A3D-1 (A-3A) 130355
*4/1953: Delivered to the US Navy.
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD as “355“.
*8/1964: Put into storage at NAF Litchfield Park, AZ.
*5/1965: Struck off charge at NAF Litchfield Park, AZ.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 130356
*7/1954: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1954: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*Converted to YA3D-1Q.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-1“.
*10/16/1958: Crashed near NAS Port Lyautey, French Morocco.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 130357
*4/1955: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to NA-3A.
*NASWF, at Kirtland AFB, NM for tests.
*2/1970: Struck off charge at NAS Alameda, CA.
*7/1976: Salvaged. At NAS Alameda, CA?
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 130358
*6/1954: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to YA3D-1P.
*NADC, at NAS Johnsville, PA.
*Converted to NRA-3A.
*12/1964: Withdrawn from use, later salvaged.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 130359
*10/29/1955: Crashed near Edwards AFB, CA.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 130360
*3/1955: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to A3D-1Q.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-2“.
*1/1958: Written off after a hard landing at NAS Port Lyautey, French Morocco. Exact date?
*Broken up for spare parts on site.
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YA3D-1 (YA-3A) 130361
*3/1955: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2.
*Converted to A3D-1Q.
*Transferred to the US Army for tests.
*Converted to YEA-3A.
*VQ-2.
*1969: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently preserved at the Pima Air and Space Museum, AZ.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 130362
*3/1955: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to A3D-1Q.
*Converted to EA-3A.
*VQ-1.
*5/28/1959: Ditched into the Sea of Japan off MCAS Iwakuni, Japan due to an inflight fire. 4 crewmen were killed.

A3D-1 (A-3A) 130363
*8/1955: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to A3D-1Q.
*VQ-1 as “PR-1”.
*NADC, at NAS Johnsville, PA.
*Converted to NEA-3A.
*NMC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “NMC-363“.
*1/1970: Salvaged at NAS Point Mugu, CA.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135407
*NATF Lakehurst, NJ as “NATF-8“.
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD?
*7/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*4/1977: Salvaged by Kolar Inc.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135408
*Converted to YA3D-1.
*9/1956: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD as “408“.
*VAH-123.
*1/4/1960: Written off after an accident.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135409
*Converted to NA-3A.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “72“.
*7/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1975: Salvaged.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135410
*NATF Lakehurst, NJ for tests?
*1/22/1959: Went missing over the Pacific Ocean on a flight from NAS Point Mugu, CA.

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135411
*Converted to NRA-3A.
*1956: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*VAH-123 as “NJ-303“.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc for tests.
*1/1975: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
Photo of A3D-1 135411

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135412
*VAH-123 as "NJ-5".
*8/1970: Assigned as a ground trainer to NATF Lakehurst, NJ, as “NATF-5“.
*Salvaged.
Photo of A3D-1 135412

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135413
*VAH-123.
*NASWF, at Kirtland AFB, NM for tests.
*1/3/1963: Ditched into the sea off NAS Alameda, CA. Or in 9/1963?
Photo of A3D-1 135413

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135414
*NAF China Lake, CA for tests.
*11/8/1965: Crashed near NATF Lakehurst, NJ.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135415
*USN VAH-3 as "GJ-210".
*1967: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/1973: Salvaged? Or in 4/1969 at NAS Alameda?
Photo of A3D-1 135415

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135416
*VX-5 as “XE-1“.
*VAH-3.
*9/30/1963: Written off after an accident.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135417
*1957: VAH-1 as “TB-7“.
*9/26/1957: Ditched into the sea.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135418
*VAH-1 as “TB-8“.
*VAH-3.
*VAH-123.
*Converted to EA-3A.
*Put into storage at NAF Litchfield Park, AZ.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “70“.
*12/1974: Withdrawn from use after an accident.
*Currently preserved at the Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola, FL.
Photo of A3D-1 135418

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135419
*VAH-3 as “AL-306“.
*VAH-123 as “GJ-206“.
*3/7/1961: Written off after an inflight fire.
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A3D-1 135420
*10/1964: Put into storage at NAF Litchfield Park, AZ.

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135421
*VAH-1 as “TB-1“.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA.
*8/1964: Assigned as a ground trainer to NATF Lakehurst, NJ.
*Salvaged.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135422
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*VAH-3.
*5/18/1960: Crashed after an inflight fire. Or in 6/1960?
Photo of A3D-1 135422

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135423
*VAH-3 as “GJ-211“.
*1966: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard?
*10/1973: Salvaged? Or in 5/1969 at NAS Alameda after being a ground trainer there?
Photo of A3D-1 135423

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135424
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*2/14/1956: Written off at NAS Patuxent River, MD after a crash landing on a delivery flight to Edwards AFB, CA.
Photo of A3D-1 135424

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135425
*3/1956: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*VX-5 as “XE-02“.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-3“.
*VAH-3.
*9/26/1963: Written off at NAS Norfolk, VA after an accident. Or in 12/1963?
Photo of A3D-1 135425

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135426
*VAH-123.
*11/27/1963: Crashed.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135427
*Converted to NA-3A for Phoenix missile tests.
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA.
*8/1970: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135428
*VAH-123.
*1967: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently stored at NAS Alameda, CA? Or salvaged there in 12/1967?

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135429
*VAH-3 as "AL-306".
*VAH-1.
*6/19/1959: Ditched into the sea after a launch failure from the USS Independence.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135430
*VAH-3.
*6/19/1957: Written off after an accident.
*Currently stored at NAS Jacksonville, FL? Or salvaged there?

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135431
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD as “31“.
*VAH-123.
*1967: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently stored at NAS Alameda, CA. Or salvaged there in 1/1968?
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135432
*VAH-3 as “EW-5“.
*VAH-3 as “GJ-202”.
*Was stored at NAS Alameda, CA.
*8/1968: Broken up for spare parts at NAS Alameda, CA.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135433
*VAH-3 as “EW-2“.
*Assigned as a ground trainer at NWL Dahlgren, VA.
*VAQ-33.
*Currently preserved at NAS Key West, FL?
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135434
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*VAH-3 as “GJ-209”.
*10/1967: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard due to an accident.
*1985: Burnt in fire training at Edwards AFB, CA. Still there as late as 2005.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135435
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*4/1966: Assigned as a ground trainer at NATF Lakehurst, NJ, as “NATF-5“.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135436
*VAH-1 as “TB-6“.
*VAH-123.
*1967: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/1973: Salvaged? Or in 1/1968 at NAS Alameda?
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135437
*VAH-3.
*2/9/1957: Ditched into the sea near NS Mayport, FL after a flame-out. Later salvaged. Pilot was killed.

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135438
*VAH-1 as “GH-8“.
*VAH-123.
*1967: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/1973: Salvaged? Or in 7/1968 at NAS Alameda?
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135439
*10/1964: Put into storage at NAF Litchfield Park, AZ.

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135440
*VAH-2 as “BF-1“.
*VAH-1.
*8/26/1957: Crashed in a nighttime accident. Or in 7/1959?
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135441
*VAH-3 as “AL-306“.
*8/19/1957: Crashed in a nighttime accident.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135442
*VAH-3 as “AL-307“.
*VAH-123.
*3/14/1963: Written off at NAS Whidbey Island, WA after a nighttime accident.
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A3D-1 (A-3A) 135443
*VAH-1.
*9/30/1958: Written off?
*3/1964: Assigned as a ground trainer to NWL Dahlgren, VA.
*Salvaged.

A3D-1 (A-3A) 135444
*VAH-123 as “NJ-302“.
*12/1965: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*6/1967: Salvaged. Or in 5/1974?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138902
*5/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11.
*VAH-1.
*8/13/1960: Crashed during a flight from the USS Independence.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138903
*4/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1956: Bailed to Douglas Corp for tanker tests.
*2/7/1958: Crashed at Edwards AFB, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138904
*12/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*9/1957: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*11/1957: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-613“.
*1969: VAH-10 as "NP-610".
*7/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap? No? Salvaged in 5/1975?
*Currently preserved at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138905
*10/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*11/1957: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD as YA3D-2.
*VAH-4.
*9/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-123 as “NJ-309“.
*7/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap?
*Still in storage at NAS Alameda, CA?
Photo of A3D-2 138905

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138906
*3/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “GM-6“.
*VAH-9 as “AC-506”.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-208.
*VAH-13 as “GP-600“.
*9/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap?
*Still in storage at NAS Alameda, CA?
Photo of A3D-2 138906

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138907
*3/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-10 as “NK-209“.
*7/5/1963: Crashed on a flight from the USS Constellation.
Photo of A3D-2 138907

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138908
*11/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2.
*1/6/1958: Ditched into the South China Sea after a bad launch from the USS Ticonderoga.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138909
*11/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1957: VAH-2.
*7/1957: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “AA-614“.
*VAQ-132.
*12/2/1968: Ditched into the sea off California after a bad launch from the USS Enterprise.
Photo of A3D-2 138909

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138910
*11/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as "ZB-10".
*8/12/1957: Ditched into the sea off NAS Whidbey Island, WA off the USS Ticonderoga.
Photo of A3D-2 138910

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138911
*2/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as "ZB-11".
*VAH-13 as “GP-608“.
*VAH-6 as “AJ-606“.
*5/1969: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-308 as “ND-633“.
*9/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap?
*Still in storage at NAS Alameda, CA?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138912
*12/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-2“.
*VAH-2.
*8/20/1960: Written off aboard the USS Oriskany after an accident. Or in 7/1960?
*Salvaged.
Photo of A3D-2 138912

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138913
*12/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-3“.
*VAH-2.
*5/5/1959: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138914
*11/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-308 as “ND-634“.
*2/1975: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap?
*Still in storage at NAS Alameda, CA?
Photo of A3D-2 138914

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138915
*12/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-15“.
*9/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-130.
*9/1968: Withdrawn from use at NAS Alameda, CA.
*8/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1985: Salvaged. Or in 5/1975?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138916
*1/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-1 as “AG-606“.
*VAH-7 as “GL-405“.
*VAH-6.
*9/17/1963: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
Photo of A3D-2 138916

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138917
*12/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1957: VAH-2.
*VAH-8 as “ZD-10“.
*VAH-123.
*4/5/1967: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138918
*6/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*1/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-132.
*1/14/1969: Burnt out in a deck accident onboard the USS Enterprise.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138919
*12/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-xx“.
*5/14/1957: Ditched into the sea off San Diego, CA off the USS Bon Homme Richard.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138920
*12/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-8“.
*VAH-2.
*6/1967: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/1973: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138921
*1/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123.
*VAH-3 as “GJ-9“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2.
*4/4/1968: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
Photo of A3D-2 138921

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138922
*2/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-6“.
*7/1967: Bailed to McDonnell Douglas for tests.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-11“.
*10/1973: Assigned as a ground trainer at NATF Lakehurst, NJ.
*Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138923
*2/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-9“.
*1/1969: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-208.
*6/1973: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA?
*Ever at AMARC?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138924
*1/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2.
*VAH-4.
*7/7/1961: Ditched into the sea off the USS Bon Homme Richard.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138925
*3/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “AC-5“.
*4/1969: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-208 as "AF-651".
*VAQ-33.
*11/16/1987: Ditched into the sea off Chisik Island near Anchorage, AK after a collision with ERA-3B 144827. Or crash landed at Elmendorf AFB, AK?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138926
*3/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AK-510“.
*1/7/1959: Written off aboard the USS Forrestal due to an accident.
*3/1959: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138927
*4/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1957: VAH-9 as “GM-3“.
*VAH-4.
*2/12/1963: Crashed on a flight from the USS Ticonderoga.
Photo of A3D-2 138927

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138928
*2/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*7/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*7/1970: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA.
Photo of A3D-2 138928

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138929
*3/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “AC-503“.
*9/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-208 as “AF-652“.
*VAQ-308 as “ND-632“.
*7/1977: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*2/1978: Returned to service.
*1/26/1980: Crashed at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Or on 1/26/1979?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138930
*4/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “GM-2“.
*VAH-9 as “AC-2“.
*VAH-4.
*2/8/1965: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA. Or on 2/12/1965?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138931
*5/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “AC-505“.
*5/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-130.
*VAQ-131 as “NH-611“.
*7/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap?
*Still in storage at NAS Alameda, CA?
Photo of A3D-2 138931

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138932
*2/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-1 as “AG-610“.
*1961: VAH-1 as "AG-620".
*VAH-10 as “AB-603“.
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-308.
*4/1975: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138933
*4/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1/1969: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-308.
*10/1972: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap?
*Still in storage at NAS Alameda, CA?
Photo of A3D-2 138933

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138934
*5/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-4“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-7“.
*VAH-13.
*3/4/1963: Ditched into the Sea of Japan during an attempted night landing on the USS Kitty Hawk. 2 crewmen were killed.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138935
*5/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as "ZB-5".
*8/2/1958: Written off aboard the USS Shangri La due to an accident.
*1974: Salvaged at the AMARC bone yard.
*Never converted to KA-3B?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138936
*5/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-3“.
*10/14/1957: Ditched into the sea off NAS Cubi Point, Philippines.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138937
*5/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5.
*1965: VAH-123 as “NJ-303“.
*1/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*7/24/1968: Written off at NAS Whidbey Island, WA after an accident. Or in 7/1969?
*Salvaged.
Photo of A3D-2 138937

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138938
*9/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to NA-3B.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “74“.
*5/1987: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/2012: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138939
*6/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123.
*VAH-9 as “AC-9“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “AB-605“.
*VAH-123 as “NJ-307“.
*VAQ-208.
*Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap?
*Still in storage at NAS Alameda, CA?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138940
*6/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AK-508“.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-609”.
*VAH-5 as "GK-306".
*VAH-4 as “ZB-5”.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “xx-610“.
*VAH-123.
*2/18/1970: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138941
*6/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “AC-7“.
*VAH-9 as “AC-507”.
*6/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-131 as “NH-612“.
*1/1971: Salvaged at NAS Norfolk, VA? Or in 10/1973?
*Ever at AMARC?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138942
*6/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9.
*2/7/1958: Written off at NAS Sanford, FL after an accident.
*1958: Salvaged at the AMARC bone yard.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138943
*7/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2.
*VAH-11 as “AB-606“.
*VAH-11 as “AB-608”.
*3/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “NL-720“.
*2/16/1969: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin off the USS Coral Sea.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138944
*7/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “73”.
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-13 as “GD-220”.
*2/1976: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*2/1979: Returned to service.
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD as “701“.
*4/1982: Put back into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*3/1985: Returned to service.
*VAQ-34 as “GD-220“.
*1990: Struck off charge.
*Was displayed in Corpus Christi, TX.
*Currently displayed onboard the USS Lexington Museum.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138945
*7/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “GK-309“.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-609”.
*VAH-11 as “AB-6xx“.
*3/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*3/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/1972: Salvaged. Or in 3/1974?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138946
*7/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1957: VAH-9 as “GM-8“.
*VAH-5 as “GK-308“.
*VAH-10 as “NK-206”.
*1965: VAH-123 .
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*1968: VAH-10 as "NL-017".
*VAH-10 as “xx-611“.
*VAH-10 as “NP-612”.
*6/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/1972: Salvaged. Or in 5/1974?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138947
*12/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “GK-310“.
*VAH-5 as “AK-510”.
*VAH-10 as “NK-207“.
*VAH-2.
*5/25/1965: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin after a bad launch from the USS Oriskany.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138948
*7/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “GM-11“.
*7/26/1960: Crashed on a flight from the USS Saratoga.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138949
*8/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11.
*6/2/1958: Crashed near NAS Sanford, FL. Or in 8/1958?

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138950
*8/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5.
*1958: Crash landed at Evreux-Fauville AB, France.
*12/12/1958: Written off onboard the USS Forrestal due to an accident? Or in 3/1959? Was this in relation to the accident at Eveurx-Fauville AB, France?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138951
*8/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AK-502“.
*VAH-10 as “NK-211“.
*9/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*8/1970: Assigned as a ground trainer at NAS Alameda, CA.
*VAQ-130.
*Salvaged at NAS North Island, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138952
*9/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as "AC-504".
*VAH-13 as “NH-601“.
*3/15/1967: Crashed while landing at Lockbourne AFB, OH. Later salvaged at NAF China Lake, CA?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138953
*9/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-13.
*VAH-11 as “AB-607“.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-612“.
*7/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “AB-652“.
*VAH-10 as “AA-915”.
*VAQ-130.
*2/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/1984: Salvaged. Or in 5/1975?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138954
*4/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “AC-4“.
*8/25/1958: Crashed on a flight from the USS Saratoga.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138955
*4/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “FG-8“.
*VAH-9 as “AC-8”.
*VAH-9 as “AC-508”.
*VAH-13 as “GP-603“.
*VAH-10 as “NK-104“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*4/1970: Written off after an accident.
*Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138956
*4/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9.
*7/6/1957: Crashed on a flight from the USS Saratoga. Ashore and later salvaged?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138957
*4/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “FG-1“.
*VAH-9 as “AC-1”.
*9/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*5/1973: Written off at NAS Alameda, CA after an accident.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138958
*9/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6.
*VAH-3.
*4/29/1960: Crashed on a flight from the USS Ranger.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 138959
*5/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-9“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-10”.
*9/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10.
*8/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1974: Salvaged. Or in 1/1972?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138960
*5/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-12“.
*VAH-3.
*VAH-13.
*1/27/1961: Crashed near NAS Sanford, FL.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138961
*6/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123.
*VAH-6 as “AJ-607“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*6/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/1972: Salvaged. Or in 5/1974?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138962
*6/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as "AB-601".
*6/25/1962: Crashed near NAS Sanford, FL.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138963
*9/1956: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-608“.
*12/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*8/1970: Assigned as a ground trainer at NAS Alameda, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138964
*6/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “AC-00“.
*VAH-9 as “AC-514”.
*10/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-208.
*VAQ-130 as "TR-38".
*VAH-123 as “NJ-305“.
*1/1975: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/1985: Returned to service.
*1986: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138965
*7/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-5“.
*6/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “NK-108”.
*VAQ-208.
*VAQ-130.
*VAQ-132.
*7/1975: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Returned to service for a time?
*Currently undergoing restoration at the Yanks Air Museum in Chino, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138966
*7/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-10 as “NK-105“.
*8/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*12/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1977: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA. Or in 2/1974?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138967
*8/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AK-512“.
*VAH-13 as “GP-606“.
*VAH-123 as "NJ-302".
*5/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “VR-66“.
*9/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1987: Sold for scrap?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138968
*8/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9.
*VAH-5 as “GK-311”.
*VAH-11 as “AB-604“.
*7/1967: Converted to NA-3B.
*FEWSG as “1”.
*VAQ-33.
*10/10/1972: Crashed near NAS Norfolk, VA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138969
*8/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-7“.
*1/1969: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-134 as “NE-610“.
*VAQ-129.
*5/1972: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently preserved at NAS Alameda, CA. Since 1994?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138970
*9/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-608”.
*6/7/1960: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138971
*9/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-4“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “NP-611“.
*VAH-10 as "NP-612".
*3/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Wrong date?
*1986: Salvaged. Or in 5/1974? Or in 1/1972?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138972
*9/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123.
*VAH-9 as “AC-506“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10.
*10/3/1968: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138973
*9/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-6xx“.
*VAH-13 as “NH-608“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “AE-020“.
*VAH-10 as “AJ-610”.
*VAQ-129.
*12/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently preserved at NAS Alameda, CA. Since 1994?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138974
*8/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AK-503“.
*VQ-2.
*VAH-11 as “AB-606“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-10“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*1967: VAH-4 as “ZB-5“.
*VAH-10 as “NP-015“.
*7/1970: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138975
*8/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-13 as "GP-xx1".
*VAH-5.
*1967: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*4/1968: Salvaged at NPRO Long Beach, CA. Or in 10/1973?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 138976
*9/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-610“.
*3/21/1961: Ditched into the sea off the USS F.D. Roosevelt.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142236
*10/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8 as “ZD-2“.
*VAH-8 as “NE-601”.
*VAH-6.
*VAH-2.
*VAH-4.
*12/20/1962: Crashed on a flight from the USS Bon Homme Richard.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142237
*10/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8 as “NE-602“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-15“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*5/1969: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “NF-610“.
*VAQ-133.
*7/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1975: Salvaged. Or in 11/1994?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142238
*10/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8 as “ZD-4“.
*VAH-8 as “ZD-403”.
*VAH-13 as “NH-610“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “AG-402”.
*VAQ-208.
*7/1972: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently preserved at NAS Alameda, CA. Since 3/1990?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142239
*10/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-601”.
*1965: VAH-123.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-19“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*1/1969: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “AE-011“.
*VAQ-130 as “NF-611”.
*1/1973: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA. Or in 1985?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142240
*11/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8 as “ZD-6“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-16“.
*4/18/1963: Written off after an accident.
*Currently displayed onboard the USS Yorktown Museum.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142241
*10/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-16“.
*1/1968: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*10/8/1970: Struck off charge at NAS Alameda, CA, later salvaged there.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142242
*12/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8 as “ZD-4xx“.
*VAH-13 as “GP-604“.
*NARF China Lake, CA for tests.
*National Parachute Test Range, at NAS El Centro, CA.
*4/20/1976: Exploded in arresting gear tests at NATF Lakehurst, NJ.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142243
*11/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-1.
*1/15/1962: Crashed near NAS Sanford, FL.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142244
*12/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-4“.
*VAH-123 as “NJ-314”.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “ZR-003“.
*VAQ-130.
*8/10/1971: Struck off charge at NAS Alameda, CA, later salvaged there.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142245
*12/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-1.
*VAH-11.
*5/7/1961: Crashed on a flight from the USS F.D. Roosevelt.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142246
*11/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-123.
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*Currently preserved at the New England Air Museum, CT.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142247
*12/1957: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “NG-4“.
*VAH-13 as “GP-609“.
*VAH-13 as “NH-602”.
*VAH-10 as “AB-611“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10.
*VAQ-129.
*12/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently stored at NAS Alameda, CA? Since 5/1978? Or since 11/1994?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142248
*1/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-605”.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*10/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-208 as “AF-654“.
*2/2/1975: Written off after an accident.
*3/1975: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142249
*1/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*5/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*7/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “AB-601“.
*1968: VAQ-131 as “NH-1“.
*VAQ-131 as “NH-614”.
*VAQ-130 as “33“.
*7/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or not until 1975?
*4/1982: Sent to be a target on the Goldwater Range, AZ.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142250
*1/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-3“.
*VAH-2.
*12/27/1964: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin on a training flight from the USS Hancock.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142251
*2/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-1“.
*8/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*6/1969: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “AB-012“.
*VAQ-130 as “NF-612”.
*8/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently preserved at the USS Midway Museum. Since 4/1982? Or not?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142252
*2/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-14“.
*7/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2 as “NK-103”.
*6/1969: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-131 as “AB-615“.
*8/7/1970: Crashed after a control problem near Silverthorne, Grant County, CO.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142253
*1/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-13 as “NH-603“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*1967: VAH-10 as “AB-602“.
*VAQ-130.
*9/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently stored at NAS Alameda, CA. Since 11/1994?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142254
*3/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6.
*VAH-3.
*3/9/1959: Crashed on a flight from the USS Ranger.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 142255
*2/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1958: VAH-6 as “ZC-2“.
*VAH-4 as "ZB-13".
*7/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*9/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “AC-612“.
*VAQ-129 as “TR-2”.
*11/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*6/2008: Salvaged.
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YA3D-2P (YRA-3B) prototype 142256
*Converted to NRA-3B for tests.
*Bailed to Westinghouse Corp for tests.
*Bailed to Thunderbird Aviation.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*Given civilian registration “N256HA”.
*Currently stored in Mojave, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142257
*8/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to EA-3B.
*VQ-1.
*VQ-2.
*3/8/1974: Ditched into the Mediterranean Sea off the USS America.
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A3D-2W 142258
*Cancelled while under construction?

A3D-2 (A-3B) 142400
*3/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*5/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-691“.
*VAH-2 as “NL-606”.
*6/1969: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-132.
*7/4/1970: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin while attempting to land on the USS America.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142401
*2/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “ZC-3”.
*VAH-13.
*1965: VAH-123.
*VAH-6.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAQ-129.
*12/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently stored at NAS Alameda, CA. Since 11/1994?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142402
*3/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6.
*VAH-8 as “NE-60x“.
*9/24/1962: Ditched into the Pacific Ocean while attempting to land on the USS Midway.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142403
*4/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1958: VAH-6 as “ZC-7“.
*VAH-8 as “NE-603“.
*VAH-8 as “NE-698”.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-8 as “NK-105”.
*4/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAH-13 as “NK-105“.
*VAQ-135.
*VAQ-131.
*VAQ-130.
*12/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*VAQ-33.
*8/1985: Assigned to NAVPRO at NAS Dallas, TX for catapult tests.
*Bailed to LTV Incorporated, at NAS Dallas, TX for shaker bed tests.
*Used for firefighting training and then later salvaged at NAS Dallas, TX.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142404
*3/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1959: NAF China Lake, CA, for tests as “414“.
*1966: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*7/1969: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130.
*VAQ-132 as “NG-616“.
*VAQ-135 as “NL-612“.
*12/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/2003: Sent to be a target on the Goldwater Range, AZ.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142405
*4/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “ZC-9“.
*VAH-8.
*8/16/1964: Crashed near NAS Whidbey Island, WA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142406
*4/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8 as “NE-691“.
*1965: VAH-123.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-10“.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-7”.
*VAQ-133 as "NK-610".
*6/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/1972: Salvaged. Or in 4/1977?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142407
*4/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2.
*3/3/1961: Written off aboard the USS Coral Sea due to an accident.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 142630
*5/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-603“.
*VAH-8 as “NE-613“.
*NWC, at NAF China Lake, CA as NA-3B.
*9/1991: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently on display at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142631
*5/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “AC-505“.
*VAH-11.
*7/19/1964: Crashed on a flight from the USS F.D. Roosevelt.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142632
*5/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*7/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*1967: VAH-10 as “AA-811“.
*6/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-131.
*VAQ-130 as “NE-612“.
*11/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or in 4/1982?
*11/1994: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142633
*6/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8 as “NE-605“.
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-691“.
*10/2/1966: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin after a bad launch from the USS Coral Sea.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142634
*5/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-600”.
*1965: VAH-123.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “NK-611“.
*VAQ-130 as “NE-611”.
*1/21/1973: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin after a bad launch from the USS Ranger.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142635
*6/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1958: VAH-6 as “ZC-11“.
*VAH-8 as “NE-606“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-692“.
*1967: VAH-2 as “ZA-601”.
*Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-133.
*8/1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/1972: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142636
*6/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11.
*12/4/1958: Ditched into the Caribbean Sea.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 142637
*7/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-604“.
*10/4/1961: Crashed near NAS Sanford, FL.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142638
*7/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-10 as “AB-603“.
*1965: VAH-123.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-123 as “NJ-302“.
*1/1969: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “NE-613“.
*1/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/2012: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142639
*8/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6.
*6/30/1959: Crashed on a flight from the USS Ranger.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 142640
*6/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “ZC-12“.
*VAH-2.
*9/18/1959: Crashed near Napa, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142641
*7/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-7.
*VAH-11.
*7/21/1959: Ditched into the Caribbean Sea.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 142642
*7/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-7.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-8“.
*3/26/1960: Crashed when airframe disintegrated in flight near Harrington, WA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142643
*8/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-7.
*4/22/1959: Written off at NAS Sanford, FL.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 142644
*9/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “NE-610“.
*VAQ-130.
*3/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently stored at NAS Alameda, CA. Since 11/1994?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142645
*8/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-1.
*10/2/1958: Crashed near NAS Jacksonville, FL.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 142646
*9/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*9/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-135 as “NL-613“.
*VAQ-130.
*11/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or in 4/1982?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142647
*9/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*5/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-602“.
*11/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130.
*VAQ-132 as “NG-617“.
*VAQ-135.
*12/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/2003: Sent to be a target on the Goldwater Range, AZ.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142648
*10/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard?
*Returned to service?
*VAH-11.
*10/12/1961: Crashed near NAS Sanford, FL. Date wrong?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142649
*12/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-694“.
*VAH-10.
*7/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-10 as “NK-104“.
*VAH-10 as “NE-611”.
*VAQ-132 as “NG-611“.
*VAQ-308.
*10/29/1972: Crashed at Buckley ANGB, CO.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142650
*12/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-9 as “AC-502“.
*VAH-6 as “AJ-603“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-896“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*11/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-132 as “NG-615“.
*VAQ-129 as “NP-615“.
*VAQ-135 as “TR-50“.
*2/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*4/1985: Returned to service.
*VAQ-33.
*8/1990: Put back into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*9/2003: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142651
*3/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-4.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-897“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-3”.
*11/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “NP-021“.
*VAQ-135.
*3/1978: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/2003: Sent to be a target on the Goldwater Range, AZ.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142652
*3/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*11/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAH-4.
*VAW-13 as “NP-843“.
*VAW-13 as “NP-040”.
*VAQ-135.
*8/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*11/2002: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142653
*3/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-603“.
*VAH-4 as "AG-817".
*VAH-4 as “ZB-3“.
*4/12/1966: Shot down near Luiow/Hainan Island by Chinese MiGs on a flight off the USS Kitty Hawk.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142654
*4/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1959: VX-5 as “XE-15“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-897“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*11/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*1968: VAW-13 as “NF-033“.
*VAQ-130 as “NF-616“.
*VAQ-134.
*VAQ-135 as "AA-610".
*8/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/2012: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142655
*3/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-4 as “AH-611“.
*10/21/1967: Ditched into Cubi Bay off NAS Cubi Point, Philippines due to engine failure. Wreck later raised and salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142656
*3/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-604“.
*VAH-11 as “AB-604“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-898“.
*1/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAW-13 as “VR-735“.
*VAQ-130 as “NL-015“.
*VAQ-135 as “NP-614“.
*2/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or in 5/1975?
*11/1994: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142657
*3/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-1 as “AG-612“.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-602“.
*VAH-9 as “AC-501“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-5“.
*7/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*12/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*1968: VAW-13 as “NF-032“.
*VAQ-135.
*5/16/1970: Ran out of fuel and ditched into the sea on a flight from NAS Cubi Point, Philippines to Da Nang AB, South Vietnam.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142658
*3/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-6xx“.
*VAH-11 as “AB-603“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-4.
*7/27/1967: Ditched into the South China Sea near the Parcel Islands due to double engine failure.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142659
*4/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-605“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-4.
*9/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAW-13 as “VR-731“.
*VAQ-129 as “NP-616“.
*VAQ-308.
*9/10/1977: Ditched into San Francisco Bay after a bad take-off from NAS Alameda, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142660
*4/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-7 as “GL-406“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-2“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*2/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “VR-014”.
*1970: VAQ-130 as “NF-614“.
*10/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or in 5/1978?
*11/1994: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142661
*4/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-601“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*12/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-135 as “NF-615“.
*1972: VAQ-130 as “NP-616“.
*2/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or in 5/1978?
*11/1994: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142662
*4/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-602“.
*VAH-10 as “NK-112“.
*VAH-4 as "AG-816".
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-4 as “Z-1”.
*Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAW-13 as “NP-642“.
*5/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*8/1974: Returned to service.
*VAK-308 as “ND-636“.
*1989: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA. Or in 1999 at DRMO?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142663
*5/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-605“.
*10/12/1961: Crashed near NAS Sanford, FL after a collision with another A3D-2. All 4 crewmen were killed.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142664
*5/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-7 as “GL-404”
*VAH-9 as “AC-510“.
*VAH-11 as “AB-602“.
*VAH-7.
*7/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-6“.
*VAH-4 as "AH-612".
*2/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*5/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*10/1974: Returned to service.
*VAK-208.
*VAK-308 as “ND-520”.
*Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA. Or at DRMO?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 142665
*5/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-1 as “AG-612“.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-606“.
*VAH-4 as “ZB-112“.
*4/1/1966: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin after a bad launch off the USS Enterprise.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 142666
*8/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1958: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*VAP-61 as “SS-917“.
*10/1969: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*11/2002: Salvaged.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 142667
*9/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to NRA-3B.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “71”.
*9/30/1991: Withdrawn from use.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*Bailed to Westinghouse Corp.
*Given the civilian registration “N576HA”.
*9/2010: Salvaged.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 142668
*10/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*11/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*9/1981: Returned to service.
*Converted to ERA-3B electronic aggressor aircraft.
*VAQ-33.
*VAQ-34 as “GD-11“.
*VAQ-34 as “GD-211”.
*9/30/1991: Withdrawn from use.
*Bailed to Thunderbird Aviation.
*Bailed to Westinghouse Corp.
*Given the civilian registrations “N163TB” and “N2079A”.
*Currently stored in Mojave, CA.
*1/2010: Salvaged.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 142669
*11/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-61 as “SS-xx“.
*6/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/2012: Salvaged.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 142670
*9/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-2“.
*6/4/1968: Crashed due to engine failure after take-off from NAS Rota, Spain.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 142671
*10/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*11/1959: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*VQ-1 as “PR-06“.
*4/1989: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/2005: Salvaged.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 142672
*10/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to VA-3B VIP transport.
*4/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*9/1980: Returned to service.
*VAQ-33.
*VQ-1 as “PR-111“.
*1/23/1985: Ditched into the Pacific Ocean near Guam.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 142673
*1/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-10“.
*VQ-1 as “PR-12“.
*VQ-1 as “PR-17”.
*2/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1985: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA. Or in 1983? Used as a source of spare parts?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 144626
*5/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-1 as “AG-610“.
*VAH-5 as “AJ-607“.
*12/28/1962: Crashed on a flight off the USS Forrestal.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 144627
*6/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-4 as "AG-818".
*VAH-4 as “ZB-5“.
*3/8/1967: Ditched into the sea off Dong Hoi Song Ca/Song Giang, North Vietnam on a mining sortie off the USS Kitty Hawk.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 144628
*6/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11 as “AB-617“.
*8/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*10/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAW-13 as “NK-112“.
*VAH-10 as “ZR-19“.
*VAQ-129 as “NP-614“.
*VAQ-130.
*5/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or since 5/1978?
*11/1994: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 144629
*6/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-11?
*1959: VAH-1 as “AG-610“.
*10/14/1960: Crashed on a flight off the USS Independence.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144825
*12/1958: Delivered to the US Navy.
*9/1959: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*Converted to NYRA-3B.
*Converted to NRA-3B for radar tests.
*1960: PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “75”.
*9/30/1991: Withdrawn from use.
*Bailed to Westinghouse Corp.
*Bailed to Raytheon Corp as “N878RS“.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc as “N578HA“.
*Given civilian registration “N878RS”.
*Currently preserved at NAS Whidbey Island, WA in excellent condition.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144826
*6/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-61.
*8/8/1969: Crashed on a flight from Da Nang AB, South Vietnam due to double engine flame-out.

A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144827
*6/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1973: Returned to service.
*6/1973: Converted to ERA-3B electronic aggressor aircraft.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-1“.
*11/16/1987: Crashed near Chisik Island, AK after a collision with KA-3B 138925. Two of four crewmen aboard were killed.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144828
*7/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-61 as “SS-902“.
*6/16/1967: Crashed on a flight from NAS Cubi Point, Philippines.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144829
*7/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-62 as “GB-6“.
*6/30/1964: Ditched into the Atlantic Ocean off North Carolina. Or actually in North Carolina?
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144830
*8/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VCP-61 as “SS-6”.
*VAP-61 as “SS-906“.
*5/16/1963: Crashed on a flight from Agana AB, Guam.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144831
*9/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1.
*5/24/1976: Withdrawn from use.
*1985: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA. Or in 6/1976?
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144832
*9/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-62 as “GB-7”.
*1970: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1973: Returned to service.
*5/1973: Converted to ERA-3B electronic aggressor aircraft.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-102“.
*Bailed to Thunderbird Aviation.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*Given civilian registration “N162TB”.
*1/2010: Salvaged.
*Cockpit currently preserved at the NAS Pensacola Museum, FL
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144833
*10/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*NADC, at NAS Johnsville, PA.
*Converted to NRA-3B.
*NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “73”.
*VAQ-34.
*10/1989: Salvaged at NAS Point Mugu, CA. Nosecone used to restore 144825 to original configuration.
Photo of A3D-2P 144833
Photo sourced from here

A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144834
*10/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VCP-61 as “SS-5“.
*1968: VAP-61.
*VQ-1 as “PR-42“.
*7/1974: Converted to NRA-3B for tests.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “75”.
*7/1985: Converted to UA-3B.
*VQ-2 as “JD-00“.
*VAQ-34.
*9/1990: Sold to Raytheon Corp.
*Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/2012: Salvaged.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144835
*10/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-61 as “SS-901“.
*VAP-61 as “SS-912”.
*8/25/1967: Crashed near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam on a night mission.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144836
*11/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-62.
*3/18/1960: Crashed near NAS Jacksonville, FL.

A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144837
*11/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-62 as “GB-4“.
*4/15/1969: Crashed near NAS Jacksonville, FL.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144838
*11/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-62 as “GB-5“.
*VAP-1 as “SS-911“.
*3/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*6/1982: Returned to service.
*Converted to ERA-3B electronic aggressor aircraft.
*VAQ-34 as “GD-213“.
*VAQ-33.
*9/1991: Bailed to Raytheon Corp.
*Given civilian registration “N573HA”.
*9/2010: Salvaged.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144839
*11/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*NADC, at NAS Johnsville, PA.
*11/3/1969: Withdrawn from use at NAS Alameda, CA, later salvaged there.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144840
*12/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1.
*9/1974: Converted to NRA-3B for tests.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “78”.
*1987: Struck off charge.
*3/1989: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA. Rear fuselage use to repair 144856.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144841
*12/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*4/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*4/1982: Returned to service.
*Converted to ERA-3B electronic aggressor aircraft.
*VAQ-34 as “GD-212“.
*VAQ-33.
*9/1991: Bailed to Raytheon Corp.
*Given civilian registration “N572HA”.
*1/2010: Salvaged.
*Cockpit currently preserved at the Estrella Warbird Museum, CA.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144842
*12/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-61 as “SS-907“.
*6/13/1966: Shot down by ground fire near Ha Tinh, North Vietnam.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144843
*1/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-62 as GB-2“.
*VAP-61.
*1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1973: Returned to service.
*Transferred to the US Army for tests.
*Assigned to the White Sands Missile Range, NM as a target?
*9/1991: Bailed to Raytheon Corp as “N571HA“. Or in 1978?
*Currently stored in Mojave, CA? Or at Hanscomb AFB, MA?
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144844
*1/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-61 as “SS-908“.
*10/14/1967: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin due to flak damage near Thanh Hoa, North Vietnam.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144845
*2/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-62 as “GB-10“.
*8/1/1960: Crashed near NAS Jacksonville, FL.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144846
*2/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-62 as “GB-9”.
*VAP-61.
*7/1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*7/1981: Returned to service.
*1982: Converted to ERA-3B electronic aggressor aircraft.
*VAQ-34 as “GD-210“.
*VAQ-33.
*9/1991: Bailed to Westinghouse Corp.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*Bailed to Raytheon Corp as “N547HA“.
*Given civilian registrations “N576HA“ and “N574HA”.
*1999: Salvaged in Van Nuys, CA.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 144847
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-1 as “SS-910“.
*VCP-63.
*VAP-61.
*1/1/1968: Ditched into the sea off North Vietnam due to flak damage.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 144848
*2/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*10/1959: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD as YA3D-2Q.
*VQ-1.
*6/1968: Badly damaged by a VC rocket attack on Da Nang AB, South Vietnam and never fully repaired.
*12/14/1968: Fell overboard off a carrier into Tokyo Bay when it broke loose from the tie downs in heavy weather.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 144849
*3/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*6/1968: NATC, at NAS Patuxent River, MD.
*VQ-1 as “PR-2“.
*VQ-1 as “PR-07”.
*VQ-1 as “PR-007”.
*VQ-1 as “NL-007”.
*VQ-2.
*VAQ-34 as “GD-230“.
*7/1990: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*9/2001: Salvaged.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 144850
*1/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-12“.
*1/25/1987: Ripped through the barrier and ditched into the Mediterranean Sea while attempting to land on the USS Nimitz. 7 crewmen were killed.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 144851
*11/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-2“.
*2/26/1970: Ditched into the sea after a bad launch from the USS F.D. Roosevelt.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 144852
*12/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-15“.
*12/1987: Due to accident damage was restricted to shore-based operations and never went to sea again.
*11/1990: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/2005: Salvaged.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 144853
*11/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1.
*11/27/1959: Ditched into the Pacific Ocean near Wake Island during ferry flight to Japan. 4 crewmen were killed.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 144854
*11/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1 as “PR-10“.
*VQ-1 as “PR-15”.
*VQ-1 as “NG-010”.
*6/26/1987: Crashed during night FCLP at NAS Miramar, CA. 3 crewmen were killed.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 144855
*12/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1.
*9/19/1970: Ditched into Pacific Ocean between Guam and the Philippines.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144856
*4/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123.
*VAQ-130 as “TR-24“.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-xx“.
*8/23/1985: Written off.
*10/1986: Bailed to Thunderbird Aviation as “N160TB“. Or in 9/1991?
*Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*Bailed to Raytheon Inc as “N870RS“.
*9/2010: Salvaged.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144857
*6/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to VA-3B VIP transport aircraft.
*CFLSW-Detachment, at NAF Washington, DC.
*VAQ-33.
*7/1990: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*6/2008: Salvaged.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144858
*12/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*RVAH-3 as “GJ-221“.
*VAQ-33 as "TR-24".
*9/1991: Bailed to Westinghouse Corp.
*Bailed to Raytheon Corp.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*Given civilian registrations “N579HA” and “N879RS”.
*9/2010: Salvaged.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144859
*1/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*RVAH-3 as “GJ-330“.
*1965: VAH-123 as “NJ-324“.
*USN Reserves, at NAS Alameda, CA as “6G-xx“.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-122“.
*7/1990: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/2012: Salvaged.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144860
*12/1959: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123.
*VQ-1 as “PR-00“.
*Converted to VA-3B VIP transport aircraft.
*5/1981: Withdrawn from use at NAS Dallas, TX.
*1982: Bailed to Vought Corp for airframe stress tests.
*Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*4/1997: Sold/donated/loaned to Hollywood? Huh?
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144861
*1/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*RVAH-3 as “GL-331“.
*RVAH-3 as “GL-222”.
*8/27/1973: Crashed near NAS Albany, GA.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144862
*2/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123.
*USN Reserves, at NAS Alameda, CA as “6G-22“.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-123“.
*2/1991: Salvaged at NAS Key West, FL.
*Remains dumped into the sea to act as a controlled fish habitat.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144863
*2/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to VA-3B VIP transport aircraft.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-00“.
*7/9/1974: Crashed after take-off from Sigonella AB, Italy.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144864
*3/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VAH-123 as “NJ-325“.
*Converted to VA-3B VIP transport aircraft.
*2/19/1977: Withdrawn from use at NAS Alameda, CA, later salvaged there.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144865
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to VA-3B VIP transport aircraft.
*VR-1 as “JK-xx“.
*4/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*9/1980: Returned to service.
*1987: Converted to ERA-3B Electronic Aggressor aircraft.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-11“.
*9/1991: Bailed to Chrysler Corp. Or 8/1989?
*Bailed to Hughes Inc as “N575HA“.
*Bailed to Raytheon Corp.
*Given the civilian registration “N875RS”.
*Currently stored in Van Nuys, CA.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144866
*5/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAQ-130 as "TR-23".
*VAQ-33.
*11/1990: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/2012: Salvaged.
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A3D-2T (TA-3B) 144867
*7/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*PMTC, at NAS Point Mugu, CA as “77”.
*1965: VAH-123 as “NJ-327“.
*1968: Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*3/1985: Bailed to Grumman Corp.
*1990: Bailed to Hughes Inc as “N577HA“.
*Bailed to Westinghouse Corp.
*Bailed to Raytheon Corp.
*Given the civilian registrations “N14867“ and “N877RS”.
*Currently preserved at the Ford Island Museum (Pacific Aviation Museum), HI.
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 146446
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAP-61 as “SS-900“.
*VAP-62 as “GB-xx“.
*9/1972: Converted to ERA-3B electronic aggressor aircraft.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-103“.
*9/1991: Bailed to Thunderbird Aviation as “N161TB“.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*Salvaged? Or stored at the Tucson, AZ airport?
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A3D-2P (RA-3B) 146447
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*9/1972: Converted to ERA-3B electronic aggressor aircraft.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-104“.
*VAQ-33 as “GD-101”.
*5/1990: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146448
*1/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-006“.
*9/1990: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or in 9/1991?
*Currently displayed at Fort Meade, MD. Since 2003?
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146449
*1/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1 as “PR-9”.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-18“.
*VQ-1 as “PR-16“.
*4/1976: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently stored at NAS Alameda, CA. Since 5/1986?
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146450
*2/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1977: VQ-1 as "PR-01".
*8/4/1982: Ditched into the Indian Ocean on a flight off the USS Ranger due to a control failure. 6 crewmen were killed.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146451
*2/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1 as “PR-8“.
*VQ-1 as “PR-002”.
*VQ-2 as “PR-002“.
*Was stored at NAS Rota, Spain.
*Burnt up in fire practice at NAS Rota, Spain.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146452
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1 as “PR-03“.
*VQ-2.
*9/1991: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/2005: Salvaged.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146453
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-8“.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-003“.
*10/1990: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Currently preserved at the Vintage Flying Museum in Fort Worth, TX.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146454
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-16“.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-004”.
*Bailed to Hughes Inc.
*Given the civilian registrations “N574HA” and “N874RS”.
*9/2010: Salvaged.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146455
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-7“.
*9/1991: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/2012: Salvaged.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146456
*5/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1.
*1/13/1961: Crashed while landing at NAS Atsugi, Japan. 4 crewmen were killed.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146457
*5/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-1 as “PR-5“.
*VQ-1 as “PR-005”.
*VQ-2 as “JQ-007“.
*Was displayed at NAF Rota, Spain
*9/1991: Salvaged at the AMARC bone yard? Or not?
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146458
*6/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VQ-2.
*11/3/1966: Ditched into the Mediterranean Sea off the USS Independence due to altimeter malfunction. Pilot was killed.
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A3D-2Q (EA-3B) 146459
*7/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*1965: VQ-1 as “PR-4“.
*VQ-1 as “NH-004”.
*VQ-1 as “NG-004”.
*VQ-1 as “NL-004”.
*VQ-2.
*1991: Salvaged at the AMARC bone yard.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147648
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*10/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAW-13 as “VR-25“.
*VAQ-130 as "NM-614".
*VAQ-130 as “NM-617“.
*VAK-308 as “ND-632“.
*VAK-208.
*Currently displayed at NAS Key West, FL.
*Set to be salvaged in 2013.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147649
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8 as “NE-698“.
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Returned to service.
*VAQ-130.
*6/18/1971: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin off Vinh, North Vietnam due to a control failure.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147650
*4/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2 as “NL-601“.
*10/6/1966: Crashed off the coast of California after a collision with RA-5C 149288.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147651
*5/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “NG-1“.
*10/26/1962: Crashed on a flight from the USS Ranger. Or damaged beyond repair onboard?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147652
*5/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “NG-2“.
*VAH-8 as “NE-696“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2.
*11/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “AE-017“.
*4/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*3/1990: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147653
*6/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-8 as “NL-613“.
*11/3/1967: Ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin due to a bad launch off the USS Constellation.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147654
*6/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-8.
*12/12/1963: Crashed into Mount Silanguin, Philippines on a flight off the USS Midway.

A3D-2 (A-3B) 147655
*7/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*7/1960: VAH-2.
*11/1960: VAH-6 as “NG-5“.
*10/1963: VQ-1.
*3/1965: VAH-123.
*6/1965: VAH-2 as “NL-604“.
*11/1965: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*5/1967: VAW-13 as “NK-110“.
*10/1968: VAQ-130.
*12/1974: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*12/1974: VAQ-208 as “AF-617“.
*VAQ-208 as “AF-611”.
*10/1979: VAK-208 as “AF-615“.
*9/1989: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. Or in 11/1992?
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147656
*7/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “NG-6“.
*VAH-2 as "NL-604".
*VAH-2 as “NL-606“.
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*5/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “NM-615“.
*VAK-208.
*VAQ-308 as “ND-636“.
*VAQ-308 as “ND-634”.
*7/1986: Struck off charge.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147657
*8/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “NG-7“.
*VAH-2.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2 as “NL-810”.
*VAH-8 as “NK-101“.
*1/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “NE-616“.
*VAQ-130 as “NG-615”.
*2/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*5/1975: Returned to service.
*VAQ-208 as “AF-612”.
*VAK-208 as “AF-612“.
*9/1989: Put back into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*11/2004: Salvaged.
*Cockpit currently preserved in Kalamazoo, MI.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147658
*8/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “NG-8“.
*VAH-2 as “NL-811“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-8 as “NK-102“.
*3/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “NG-616“.
*2/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*6/2008: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147659
*9/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2 as "NL-612".
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*6/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAH-13 as “VR-721“.
*10/1968: VAQ-130 as “AH-10“.
*VAQ-130 as “AE-016”.
*VAQ-130 as “NM-616”.
*10/1973: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*6/2008: Salvaged.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147660
*9/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*11/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as “NG-614“.
*VAK-130 as “ND-630”
*5/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*8/1974: Returned to service.
*8/1983: Struck off charge at NAS Alameda, CA, later salvaged there.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147661
*10/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6.
*9/1961: Crashed on a flight from the USS Ranger. Exact date?

A3D-2 (A-3B) 147662
*10/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-6 as “NG-12“.
*11/13/1962: Crashed on a flight off the USS Ranger.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147663
*11/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*6/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAW-13 as “AE-715“.
*VAK-208.
*VAQ-308.
*VAQ-135 as “AE-801“.
*6/1978: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*Returned to service.
*VAK-208 as “AF-614”.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147664
*11/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2 as “NL-604“.
*2/24/1965: Ditched into the sea off Da Nang AB, South Vietnam on a flight from the USS Coral Sea.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147665
*12/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-13 as “VR-723“.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*7/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAQ-130 as "AB-611".
*1973: VAQ-130 as “AB-614“.
*2/1974: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard.
*1/1976: Returned to service.
*VAK-208 as “AF-611“.
*1/13/1988: Crashed during a low level flight near Pyramid Lake, NV. 3 crewmen were killed.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147666
*12/1960: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-13.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*1/1968: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tankers/EW aircraft.
*VAH-13 as “NK-111“.
*VAQ-134 as “NE-616“.
*VAQ-135 as "AE-802".
*VAQ-130 as “NE-611“.
*VAK-308 as “ND-635“.
*VAK-308 as “ND-523”.
*Currently displayed at the Aerospace Museum in Oakland, CA.
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A3D-2 (A-3B) 147667
*1/1961: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VX-5.
*6/1967: Converted to KA-3B tanker aircraft.
*VAH-2 as “ZA-114”.
*7/1967: Converted to EKA-3B dual-use tanker/EW aircraft.
*VAW-13 as “VR-27“.
*VAQ-135 as “AB-610“.
*VAK-308.
*VAQ-33.
*1989: Salvaged at NAS Alameda, CA.
Photo of A3D-2 147667

A3D-2 (A-3B) 147668
*1/1961: Delivered to the US Navy.
*VAH-2.
*1/13/1962: Crashed into a mountain range in central Luzon near NAS Cubi Point, Philippines.



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For their assistance in various parts of this project, I would like to give thanks to the following individual people...

Tom Bispo
Tjalling Boelman
Georgeanne McPeters
Al Archer
David Wilson
Steve Kurt
Ralph E. Estes III
Ed Sanderson
Jim Strickland
Max Perry
Mark Swisher
Rick Centore