NAS Whidbey Island Relics
Whidbey Island, Washington
July 2024
Whidbey Island Relics
During a two day visit to NAS Whidbey Island I found and photographed these retired aircraft in three locations, one on base the other two off-base.
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Left to right: Grumman A-6E Intruder (152907 'NE-500') with Grumman EA-6B Prowler (158036 'NJ-550').
Whidbey Island Relics
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Left to right: Grumman A-6E Intruder (152907 'NE-500') with Grumman EA-6B Prowler (158036 'NJ-550').

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Left to right: EA-6B Prowler (156478 'NJ-900')
Memorial: In 1987 Commander Justin Greene, the Commanding Officer of VAQ-136 and his three junior officers Lt John Carter (pilot), LT Doug Hora and LT Dave Gibson went missing during a routine night EMCON flight in the Indian Ocean from USS Midway. The EA-6B Prowler was never found.

Whidbey Island Relics
Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior (144825 'NJ-263') VAH-123
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Left to right: Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior (144825 'NJ-263') VAH-123 with Grumman KA-6D Intruder (149482 'NL-500').
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Left to right: Douglas NRA-3B Skywarrior (144825 'NJ-263') VAH-123 with Grumman KA-6D Intruder (149482 'NL-500').
Whidbey Island Relics
KA-6D Intruder (149482 'NL-500').