| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 148609 |
| Alternate Serial: | 8609 |
| Military Code: | AU-664 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-4B Skyhawk (A4D-2) |
| C/n (msn): | 12802 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-45 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | River Clyde / Off-Ardmore [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Scotland, United Kingdom |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Intrepid CVS11 |
| Photo Date: | 3 August 1971 |
| Photo by: | Neil Aird |
| Photo ID: | 208714 |
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When with VA-76 (as NP-685) it shot down a MiG-17 on 20 May 1967. It was then wrecked on 23 June 1972 in a mid-air collision with A-7 158007 off St. Augustine, FL. Because of this an A-4 was painted up to represent this historic aircraft in the air show circuit. This is 142112 which carries the fake serial 148609 and FAA regn N49WH. This photo is copyright © Neil Aird, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 28 January 2020, and has since been viewed 1101 times. |