Aircraft Photo of 158722 | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #452457
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:158722
Other Marks:7
Aircraft Original Type:Douglas A4D Skyhawk
Aircraft Generic Type:McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk
Aircraft Version:McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk
C/n (msn):14343
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:Blue Angels
Location
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal AirfieldMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNUQ   IATA: NUQ   Local: NUQ   Other: -
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1977
 
Photo Date:31 July 1977
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 452457
Photo Comment

This was one of three TA-4J Skyhawks used by the Blues. This a/c was used by the team Narrator and Event Coordinator who is usually a Naval Flight Officer (NFO). They arrive at each show site on Wednesday to ensure everything is in good order tor the airshow. The six show pilots and aircraft arrive on Thursday. 158722 is currently on display at the USS Lexington Museum in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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

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