Douglas A4 Skyhawk: 1955-2015 (Planes and Pilots)

Douglas A4 Skyhawk: 1955-2015 (Planes and Pilots)

Originally designed to replace another aircraft from the same manufacturer Douglas, the famous Skyraider, the A-4 Skyhawk enjoyed a remarkable career for nearly half a century. It was first the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Marine Corps who utilized this aircraft extensively, with the many squadrons labeled " Scooter " itâ€™s quasi-official nickname. The two branches implemented them especially during the Vietnam War before transforming them into â€œaggressorsâ€ within the core of the training units.

In total, nearly 3000 Skyhawks were constructed until 1979, when manufacturing was terminated, while the success of the delta wing and the smaller dimensions went beyond the borders of the United States, with only seven other nations employing it in the world. Among these is Israel, whose A-4 made its debut during the Yom Kippur War in 1973 and which was only retired from service in 2008. More recently the A-4 was used in Argentina, where the Skyhawk won several successes against the British forces during the Falklands War in 1982.

REVIEWS

"...a great book ... great color profiles... If you love the A4 and have a few in your stash, you will find loads of amazing schemes in this book."
Model Airplane International March 2016
Country USA
Brand Histoire and Collections
Manufacturer Histoire and Collections
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2015-10-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9782352503644

Country	USA
Brand	Histoire and Collections
Manufacturer	Histoire and Collections
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
ReleaseDate	2015-10-09
UnitCount	1
EANs	9782352503644

Douglas A4 Skyhawk: 1955-2015 (Planes and Pilots)

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