A-6 on approach to FRG

[Greg_NY]

About 15 minutes ago I saw an A-6 or EA-6 on approach to Republic. It was quite loud, a couple of people got out of their houses to see what the racket was :D .

Anyone know why it is here and which model it is? Just curious...
Thanks

[Steven Holzinger]

EA-6B Prowler. There are no more A-6 Intruders flying.

[hiss srq]

Good greif I need to get back home to NY soon I miss all the good stuff of old

[mirrodie]

hmm, taking a detour to the office tomorrow. would be nice to see.

[hiss srq]

I would be quite greatful if someone could snap off a few good shots for me if possible. :mrgreen:

[Steven Holzinger]

If you ever make a trip down to VA Beach to spot at NAS Oceana you'll somewhat occasionally see a Prowler or two come in for a touch-and-go.

[SCOTYDEMCO]

Anyone know a departure time or date?? I would love to snap off some shots for you hiss.

[mirrodie]

she's there, I love them. The Prowler and Warthog are the unloved slow planes that dont get the glamour of the Tomcat and Hornet and such.

got a few ashots but all backlit. a pleasure to see.

[lijk604]

Wait wait....backlit, @ LIJC in the morning? Where the heck were you shooting from???

[hiss srq]

Thanks Mario lol

[GrummanFan]

I was just there around noon, no sign of her. :x Sometimes you catch em, and sometimes you dont.

[moose135]

I was just there around noon, no sign of her. :x Sometimes you catch em, and sometimes you dont.

That's because you didn't look hard enough:







She was "hiding" over on the ramp next to the main terminal...ran into Mario out there around 1pm. The sun was still in a bad spot, may try back after work to see if I can get any better shots.

[mirrodie]

and that is why she was backlit early this morning ;) she is by the fighter group :)

[mirrodie]

Actually, be sure to ask moose the meaning of


"Is that a Qantas 747 in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?"



John and I just happened to be there at the same time and were catching up, when all of a sudden, I hear engines spooling up. So I ask John, "How cool, is that your phone ringing?"

and he looks at me all weird.....then I realize, while in Australia earlier this month, I bought a Qantas 747 keychain that makes a takeoff sound. And it was in my pocket and I suppose I hit the button.

you had to be there. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[moose135]

Yes, that was cute Mario. And I loved your barking camera :D