Aircraft Photo of N-1008 | McDonnell Douglas AF-1 | Brazil - Navy | AirHistory.net #405398
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:N-1008
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas AF-1
C/n (msn):14560
Operator Titles:Brazil - Navy
Unit Markings:VF-1
Location
City / Airport:São Pedro da AldeiaMap
Country:Brazil
Airport Codes:ICAO: SBES   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:11 November 2004
Photo by:Tim Spearman
Photo ID: 405398
Photo Comment

One of 20 Ex Kuwait Air Force A-4KU Skyhawks acquired by Brazil in 1999 to operate initially from the carrier Minas Gerais and later her replacement, the ill fated São Paulo. Now land based at São Pedro da Aldeia (SBES), survivors, including N-1008 are being upgraded to AF-1B standard by Embraer.

This photo is copyright © Tim Spearman, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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