Douglas EC-47 of 360th TEWS taking off in Vietnam

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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force photo 140113-F-DW547-023

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A U.S. Air Force Douglas EC-47P Skytrain (s/n 43-49013) from the 360th Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron taking off in Vietnam. The 360th TEWS was assigned to the 460th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing at Tan Son Nhut Air Base from 8 April 1966 to 31 August 1972. the squadron was then reassigned to the 483rd Tactical Airlift Wing at Cam Ranh Air Base from 31 August 1972 to 1 February 1973.
The 360th TEWS used the EC-47N/P/Q to intercept enemy radio signals. N and P differed in radio bands covered, while Q replaced analog equipment found on the N and P with a digital suite, redesigned antenna equipment and uprated engines.

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