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Vintage Photograph Douglas Aircraft Company A-3 Skywarrior at LAX 1970s\"The Douglas A-3 Skywarrior is a jet-powered strategic bomber that was developed and produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company. It was designed by Douglas on behalf of the United States Navy, which sought a carrier-capable strategic bomber. During July 1949, Douglas was awarded the contract to produce its design, having bested eight other aircraft companies\' submissions. Unlike rival designs, which had aimed for a 100,000 lb (45,000 kg) maximum take-off weight, the Skywarrior was developed for a 68,000 lb (31,000 kg) take-off weight, facilitating its use from the navy\'s existing Midway-class aircraft carriers. Large portions of the aircraft were produced by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation, including its early Westinghouse J40 turbojet engines, which failed to meet promises and were replaced by the rival Pratt & Whitney J57 engine by mid-1953. On 28 October 1952, the prototype XA3D-1 performed the type\'s maiden flight.\"Features:
• Rare and One of a Kind black and white photo of the A-3 Skywarrior at LAX
• Printed on glossy photo paper with hand written notes on the bottom 8.5 x 11
• From the estate of a NASA engineer
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• Aesthetics: Vintage Photograph, Internal Memo, Vintage Aviator, Vintage Military, Flight History, History Buff, US Armed Forces, Air Force, Air Force Graduate, SEAL Team, Military Aviation, Vintage Stationery, Vintage Folder, Military Veteran, USMC, Vintage NASA, Moffett Field, Military Base, US Marines, Swat Team, Elite Forces, Royal Air Force, World History, Jar Head, Semper Fi, Cold War, Seal Team, FBI, EECS, STEM, techie, NORAD, Secret Service, US Military, Military Veteran, US Soldiers, Sharp Shooter, Vintage Militaria, Vintage Americana, Jstyle, Kstyle, cstyleCondition: shows some signs of use and aging, no rips or tears, please see pictures, stored carefully with an acid sleeve and board. Shipped carefully.
