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This SAVE-THE-WHALE is issued by the A-3 Association for Immediate Action In 1952 the first A-3 Skywarrior flew originally designed to deliver a 12,000 pound atomic bomb from Essex and Forrestal class aircraft carriers in order to combat the Soviet threat during the early cold war years. As that mission was taken over by the Poseidon class submarines, the Skywarrior evolved into a conventional bomber, airborne tanker, electronic and photographic reconnaissance, electronic jammer, trainer, VIP transport and airborne test bed. Douglas aircraft company designed, tested, and built 283 A-3’s for the US Navy and 296 B-66’s for the US Air Force. The Target Aircraft to save: U.S. Navy EA-3B Skywarrior, Buno 146453 a Vietnam, Cold War and Desert Storm Veteran, operated by VQ-2 from 1960 until 1991, currently located at Davis Mothan Air force Base Az. To be placed at Vintage Flying Museum, Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth, TexasClick on the Button Hot Links
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"Mission Statement" To provide the means and solicit funds to place the EA-3B Aircraft on static display at the Vintage Flying Museum, Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth, Texas as a memorial to those who flew this aircraft, to those who perished and those who provided the support for the crews and their mission. Furthermore, this honors the numerous service members who either flew as aircrew members or as maintenance personnel or both and now reside in the North Texas area. Throughout several decades, numerous A-3 Skywarrior squadrons operated out of military airfields here in Fort Worth (Carswell Air Force Base) and Grand Prairie (Naval Air Station Dallas), Dallas Love Field and Waco, Texas whose facilities provided support for a multitude of Naval Aviation operations. Additionally to educate the public on Naval Aviation History. The purpose of this version of the A-3 Skywarrior aircraft was to preserve peace during the cold War era, to provide electronic reconnaissance support during the Vietnam War and the Gulf War. The aircraft and its crews shall not be forgotten.
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Please send in your donations and help save this part of Naval History. Send your donations to Mark Swisher A-3 Skywarrior Association 4225 Inspiration Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76126 A-3 Skywarrior Association
4225 Inspiration Dr Fort Worth, TX 76126 (817) 819-6623 Thanks for your support, Mark Swisher, A-3 Assoc Treasurer mark.swisher@att.net
The purpose
of this Association is to provide an on-going fraternal-social
affiliation of individuals who have flown in or foster, encourage, and
support the memory of the A-3 "Skywarrior" aircraft and who are
dedicated to the perpetuation of the legend, history, traditions, and
camaraderie associated with the A-3 "Skywarrior". |
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Great News!!!! Corporate Donations
Williams Pyro has donated $42,000 to help Save this EA-3B
Corporate Logos has donated 50 "Save The Whale" patches
Buy Your "Save the Whale" Patch today $10.00, Proceeds go to saving the aircraft. I have Paypal herndonjohn@hotmail.com, note once you log into paypal send money to a friend or family and there is no charge, once payment is verified I will mail your patch.
Or you can mail me a check or money order for $10.00 to John Herndon 701 Pin Oak Dr. Friendswood Texas 77546.
The Navy A-3ers Thank You for your Support!!
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