A6 BUNO 152603 was accepted for the Navy Department by VMA(AW)-242 on June 23, 1966. It saw additional service with VA-128, VA-176, VA-85 and finally again, closing its distinguished career, with VA-128.

It served during the Vietnam conflict with VMA (aw) 242 and during Operation DESERT STORM with VA-176.

It was converted to an A-6E on December 13, 1973 and to an A-6E SWIP on June 18, 1990.

The aircraft accumulated 5,721.4 flight hours, 842 carrier arrested landings and 843 catapult shots during her distinguished 29 year career. She finished her final flight with LT "Repete" Shafer and LT "Buckethead" McCreary in an "up & up" status. 

It is on static display at Richmond Municipal Airport , Wayne County, Indiana.