Mike Kanze wrote:
On the A-6 the B/N sat lower and further back.

Ever so slightly, though. One never really noticed it - or cared worth a fig.

Owl sends
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Mike Kanze

Indeed, only a few inches, in order to improve the pilot's field of
view to his right. I can imagine the reason for not really noticing it
being that you simply were used to it. It is quite noticible in
practically all pictures of the A-6. Check out this one for instance.

http://uscockpits.com/Later%20Attack...20Blk%201A.jpg
Since the lateral spacing between both crewmembers was quite limited,
having a different arrangement would have impaired the view quite a
bit.

Cheers,
Ralph

Very true. On the A-6 the B/N sat lower and further back.
The same arrangement was also carried over to the EA-6B.
Cheers,
Ralph

-Jeff B.