Preserving Aviation History

Photo By Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes | Fleet Readiness Center East contractors escort an EA-6A Intruder being towed to the Historical Aircraft Park on Roosevelt Boulevard, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 14, 2022. This is part of an ongoing project to introduce two new aircraft with historic significance to MCAS Cherry Point and revamp the park. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Walker)  

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

07.15.2022

Story by Lance Cpl. Lauralle Gavilanes 

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

An EA-6A Intruder and AV-8B Harrier II were added to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Historical Aircraft Park to accompany the existing CH-46D Sea Knight “Pedro” and EA-6B Prowler. The park expansion will offer seating, a gazebo and walking path that supplements the four static displays, and signs to learn about the aircraft’s capabilities, mission, and legacy.

Construction began in May, and the park is scheduled to open at 3:30 p.m., July 21, initiated by the ribbon cutting ceremony.

As the air station prepares to base six F-35 Lightning II squadrons, this park serves to pay tribute and embrace the 80 years of naval aviation history of MCAS Cherry Point.

• Date Taken: 07.15.2022
• Date Posted: 07.18.2022 07:37
• Story ID: 425103
• Location: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, NORTH CAROLINA, US