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WELCOME to the current and only web site dedicated solely to the
Douglas A-3 Skywarrior, or "Whale"
as it is also affectionately known.

VIDEOS
A-3 takeoff

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2009 A-3 Skywarrior Reunion
San Diego, Ca.
Aug. 27 - 30, 2009
The Town & Country Resort and Conventions Center


"Passing on the Tradition"
Bring kids or grandkids for a good time
and let them experience your rich tradition and history
with the A-3 family.
Family friendly activities and tours are planned
.

REUNION DETAILS BELOW

The Resort is taking reservations now,
call 800-772-8527 or online click here to reserve your room.

Reunion reservations can be made on line or by mail.

for online registration click here.
for printable copy click here.

OTHER REUNION LINKS
A-3 Skywarrior Reunion home

Events and Tours
Daily Itinerary
Attendance Roster
Print & Mail Registration
Online Registration

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SPECIAL REPORT on 146457

Good news is that the two A-3 tires made it to Rota and Tom Brennan has the public works department mounting the LH main mount. This will enable the jet to be towed inside a hangar (possibly the old VQ or VP hangar).

A Word From Raytheon Flight Test Operations

2008 WRAP-UP REPORT

146457 DONATION DRIVE
print this form for submitting your tax deductible donation.

Below is a link to a 20 min. video that includes 146457 at a historic flyby in Rota, circa 1989.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4903832763538491686&hl=en

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"IT'S BACK"
Whale Chat is back in a new format. We deep sixed the old one due to technical problems and overwhelming hacker attacks. See the new page and leave a message at... http://a3skywarrior.wordpress.com

It does not require a password and will be monitored for content but we hope this popular feature of our website will be a place for our members and friends to keep up with the A-3 community.

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Are you interested in membership?

Start "HERE"
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Nicknames:

Official
... 'Skywarrior'
Unofficial... 'Whale' (Most popular)
'Heavy'
(Largest U.S.N. carrier based aircraft)
'TACO'
(Tanker Airborne Countermeasures Ordnance)
A3D 'All three dead' (no ejection seats, most unpopular)

The prototype, XA3D-1 (BuNo 125412) was first flown on Oct. 28, 1952 at Edwards Air Force Base, Ca. The A-3 was commissioned by the Navy and first delivered to active duty on March 31, 1956. After 39 years of faithful service, the A-3 Skywarrior was decommissioned during a ceremony at Naval Air Station Key West, Fl. on Sept. 30, 1991. But even now, in 2003, A-3s are still flying with Raytheon as test bed aircraft. It is a testament to the A-3's versatility and ruggedness that it is still in the air, 50 years later since that first flight.

The information provided here relies heavily on first hand experience with the aircraft, provided by the A-3 Assoc. members. Some details were obtained from the books by Rene Francillon, Douglas A-3 Skywarrior and McDonnell Douglas Aircraft since 1920.

The members of the A-3 Association and other 'Ole Whalers' have contributed much to this web-site by their participation and interest. These contributions are so credited and greatly appreciated. New information and updates related to the 'whale' are welcome.

Please sign the guest book or contact us for more information.

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