498 results found
| Registration / Serial: | 158433 |
| Military Code: | WE-8 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk II |
| C/n (msn): | 14255 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMA-214 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Event: | Kingsville NAS Airshow 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453579Submit Correction |
| View count: | 455 |
Taxiing out for takeoff after having been on display at the airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | 158433 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk II |
| C/n (msn): | 14255 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158433 |
| Military Code: | WE-8 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk II |
| C/n (msn): | 14255 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMA-214 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Event: | Kingsville NAS Airshow 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453579Submit Correction |
| View count: | 455 |
Taxiing out for takeoff after having been on display at the airshow.
| Registration / Serial: | 158433 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk II |
| C/n (msn): | 14255 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153479 |
| Military Code: | UX-09 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13545 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VC-13 |
| City / Airport: | Fallon - NAS / Van Voorhis Field (KNFL / NFL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Photo Date: | April 1980 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453569Submit Correction |
| View count: | 277 |
Built in 1967 as a TA-4F, converted to a TA-4J in September 1970. Retired to AMARC on 14 July 1993. Slide taken during the Reserve Carrier Air Wing 30 annual active duty period at NAS Fallon, NV.
| Registration / Serial: | 153479 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13545 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Fallon - NAS / Van Voorhis Field (KNFL / NFL)Map | Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Photo Date: | April 1980 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153479 |
| Military Code: | UX-09 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13545 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VC-13 |
| City / Airport: | Fallon - NAS / Van Voorhis Field (KNFL / NFL)Map |
| Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Photo Date: | April 1980 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453569Submit Correction |
| View count: | 277 |
Built in 1967 as a TA-4F, converted to a TA-4J in September 1970. Retired to AMARC on 14 July 1993. Slide taken during the Reserve Carrier Air Wing 30 annual active duty period at NAS Fallon, NV.
| Registration / Serial: | 153479 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13545 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Fallon - NAS / Van Voorhis Field (KNFL / NFL)Map | Region / Country: | Nevada, United States |
| Photo Date: | April 1980 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154619 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4619 |
| Military Code: | 09 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13737 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | USNTPS - US Naval Test Pilot School |
| City / Airport: | Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 1977 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 453564Submit Correction |
| View count: | 293 |
Built in 1969 as a TA-4F, later converted to a TA-4J in November 1970. This TA-4J was assigned to VX-5 (1969 - 1970), Naval Air Test Center and US Navy Test Pilot School (1970 - 1987), VT-7 (1987 - 1988), and Training Wing One (1988 - 1998). Retired to AMARC 5 October 1999. Slide taken by Mr. R.B. Starinchak.
| Registration / Serial: | 154619 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4619 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13737 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map | Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 1977 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154619 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4619 |
| Military Code: | 09 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13737 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | USNTPS - US Naval Test Pilot School |
| City / Airport: | Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map |
| Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 1977 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 453564Submit Correction |
| View count: | 293 |
Built in 1969 as a TA-4F, later converted to a TA-4J in November 1970. This TA-4J was assigned to VX-5 (1969 - 1970), Naval Air Test Center and US Navy Test Pilot School (1970 - 1987), VT-7 (1987 - 1988), and Training Wing One (1988 - 1998). Retired to AMARC 5 October 1999. Slide taken by Mr. R.B. Starinchak.
| Registration / Serial: | 154619 |
| Alternate Serial: | 4619 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13737 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Patuxent River - NAS / Trapnell Field (KNHK / NHK)Map | Region / Country: | Maryland, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 March 1977 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153675 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3675 |
| Military Code: | ME-15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13613 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMA-133 |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | NAS Alameda Open House 1979 |
| Photo Date: | 19 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453560Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
Built new in 1967 as a TA-4F and converted to a TA-4J in September 1970. This TA-4J was assigned to VMA-133 from 1975 through early 1980. The rest of its assignments were with VA-127, VA-125, and various advanced training command squadrons. Retired to AMARC 0n 5 September 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 153675 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3675 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13613 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153675 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3675 |
| Military Code: | ME-15 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13613 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| Unit Markings: | VMA-133 |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | NAS Alameda Open House 1979 |
| Photo Date: | 19 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453560Submit Correction |
| View count: | 272 |
Built new in 1967 as a TA-4F and converted to a TA-4J in September 1970. This TA-4J was assigned to VMA-133 from 1975 through early 1980. The rest of its assignments were with VA-127, VA-125, and various advanced training command squadrons. Retired to AMARC 0n 5 September 1991.
| Registration / Serial: | 153675 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3675 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13613 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Marines |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 19 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158104 |
| Military Code: | A-704 |
| Other Marks: | 04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14141 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-7 / CTW-1 |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453450Submit Correction |
| View count: | 273 |
The A-4 did not have nose gear steering, the pilot using differential braking to make turns. That was fine for taxiing around airfields, but in the confined areas aboard ship it was an issue. As a result, a steering bar or tiller was used by a flight deck crewman to precisely maneuver the a/c. This was especially important for lining the jet up on the catapult. Here we see the crewman and a/c headed to the starboard catapult aboard USS Lexington.
| Registration / Serial: | 158104 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14141 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158104 |
| Military Code: | A-704 |
| Other Marks: | 04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14141 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-7 / CTW-1 |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453450Submit Correction |
| View count: | 273 |
The A-4 did not have nose gear steering, the pilot using differential braking to make turns. That was fine for taxiing around airfields, but in the confined areas aboard ship it was an issue. As a result, a steering bar or tiller was used by a flight deck crewman to precisely maneuver the a/c. This was especially important for lining the jet up on the catapult. Here we see the crewman and a/c headed to the starboard catapult aboard USS Lexington.
| Registration / Serial: | 158104 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14141 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155113 |
| Military Code: | A-713 |
| Other Marks: | 13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13929 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-7 / CTW-1 |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453444Submit Correction |
| View count: | 414 |
Slide taken aboard USS Lexington during TA-4J carrier qualifications for VT-7 Student Naval Aviators. This TA-4J is clearing the landing area (note speed brakes still open). A successful qualification is six arrested landings and six catapult shots. After the last catapult, each pilot will hold overhead the ship and when the last of the flight joins up they will return to NAS Pensacola. As they leave another flight of 3 or 4 TA-4Js will be arriving to begin their qualifications.
| Registration / Serial: | 155113 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13929 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155113 |
| Military Code: | A-713 |
| Other Marks: | 13 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13929 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-7 / CTW-1 |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453444Submit Correction |
| View count: | 414 |
Slide taken aboard USS Lexington during TA-4J carrier qualifications for VT-7 Student Naval Aviators. This TA-4J is clearing the landing area (note speed brakes still open). A successful qualification is six arrested landings and six catapult shots. After the last catapult, each pilot will hold overhead the ship and when the last of the flight joins up they will return to NAS Pensacola. As they leave another flight of 3 or 4 TA-4Js will be arriving to begin their qualifications.
| Registration / Serial: | 155113 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13929 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158121 |
| Military Code: | A-701 |
| Other Marks: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14158 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-7 / CTW-1 |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453433Submit Correction |
| View count: | 472 |
This VT-7 TA-4J is awaiting being positioned on the USS Lexington's starboard catapult. Student Naval Aviators were required to perform two touch an go and six arrested landings in order to carrier qualify with the TA-4J. All carrier qualification flights were solo, with no instructor in the aircraft. This was near the end of the advanced jet syllabus. This a/c was lost near NAS Meridian, Mississippi on 8 June 1986 due to engine failure. Both crew ejected safely.
| Registration / Serial: | 158121 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14158 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158121 |
| Military Code: | A-701 |
| Other Marks: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14158 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-7 / CTW-1 |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453433Submit Correction |
| View count: | 472 |
This VT-7 TA-4J is awaiting being positioned on the USS Lexington's starboard catapult. Student Naval Aviators were required to perform two touch an go and six arrested landings in order to carrier qualify with the TA-4J. All carrier qualification flights were solo, with no instructor in the aircraft. This was near the end of the advanced jet syllabus. This a/c was lost near NAS Meridian, Mississippi on 8 June 1986 due to engine failure. Both crew ejected safely.
| Registration / Serial: | 158121 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14158 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153683 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3683 |
| Military Code: | 14 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13621 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453418Submit Correction |
| View count: | 310 |
Although not marked as such, this TA-4J was assigned to VA-127 when the slide was taken. Originally built new in 1967 as a TA-4F and converted into a TA-4J in December 1971. Assigned to VA-127 & VFA-127 from 1967 through 1989, then to Training Air Wing 3. Retired to AMARC in either 1990 or 91.
| Registration / Serial: | 153683 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3683 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13621 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153683 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3683 |
| Military Code: | 14 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13621 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453418Submit Correction |
| View count: | 310 |
Although not marked as such, this TA-4J was assigned to VA-127 when the slide was taken. Originally built new in 1967 as a TA-4F and converted into a TA-4J in December 1971. Assigned to VA-127 & VFA-127 from 1967 through 1989, then to Training Air Wing 3. Retired to AMARC in either 1990 or 91.
| Registration / Serial: | 153683 |
| Alternate Serial: | 3683 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13621 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153690 |
| Military Code: | NJ-01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13628 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-127 |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453410Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
Originally built new in 1967 as a TA-4F, this a/c was converted to a TA-4J in July 1971. It was assigned to VA-127 & VFA-127 from 1971 through 1988. Later assigned to Training Wing 3, Training Wing 1, and finally to VF-45. Retired to AMARC in June 1994.
| Registration / Serial: | 153690 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13628 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153690 |
| Military Code: | NJ-01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13628 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-127 |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 453410Submit Correction |
| View count: | 280 |
Originally built new in 1967 as a TA-4F, this a/c was converted to a TA-4J in July 1971. It was assigned to VA-127 & VFA-127 from 1971 through 1988. Later assigned to Training Wing 3, Training Wing 1, and finally to VF-45. Retired to AMARC in June 1994.
| Registration / Serial: | 153690 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13628 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 16 March 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154290 |
| Military Code: | NJ-617 |
| Other Marks: | 17 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13678 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-126 |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 November 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452808Submit Correction |
| View count: | 496 |
Decked out in a U.S. Bicentennial paint scheme. VF-126 was an aggressor squadron based at NAS Miramar, CA. It was disestablished in 1994.
| Registration / Serial: | 154290 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13678 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 November 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154290 |
| Military Code: | NJ-617 |
| Other Marks: | 17 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13678 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-126 |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 November 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452808Submit Correction |
| View count: | 496 |
Decked out in a U.S. Bicentennial paint scheme. VF-126 was an aggressor squadron based at NAS Miramar, CA. It was disestablished in 1994.
| Registration / Serial: | 154290 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13678 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (KNGZ / NGZ) (closed)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 5 November 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154992 |
| Military Code: | NP-312 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13808 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-212 |
| City / Area: | South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Midway CV41 |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452472Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
In April 1975 the USS Hancock (CV-19) was temporarily being used as a helicopter carrier in preparation for the evacuation of U.S. personnel in Saigon. In order for Carrier Air Wing 21 pilots to maintain their carrier qualifications they were allotted deck time aboard the USS Midway for a couple of days. This VA-212 A-4 is conducting a touch and go (tailhook is up). It was later assigned to the Blue Angels. On 13 July 1983 it was involved in a midair collision with A-4F 155029 over Niagara Falls, NY Airport and the pilot perished.
| Registration / Serial: | 154992 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13808 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Area: | South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Country: | Philippines |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154992 |
| Military Code: | NP-312 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13808 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-212 |
| City / Area: | South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Midway CV41 |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452472Submit Correction |
| View count: | 362 |
In April 1975 the USS Hancock (CV-19) was temporarily being used as a helicopter carrier in preparation for the evacuation of U.S. personnel in Saigon. In order for Carrier Air Wing 21 pilots to maintain their carrier qualifications they were allotted deck time aboard the USS Midway for a couple of days. This VA-212 A-4 is conducting a touch and go (tailhook is up). It was later assigned to the Blue Angels. On 13 July 1983 it was involved in a midair collision with A-4F 155029 over Niagara Falls, NY Airport and the pilot perished.
| Registration / Serial: | 154992 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13808 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Area: | South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Country: | Philippines |
| Photo Date: | April 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | NAS Moffett Air Show 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452457Submit Correction |
| View count: | 248 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | 158722 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14343 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| 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 |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | NAS Moffett Air Show 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452457Submit Correction |
| View count: | 248 |
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.
| Registration / Serial: | 158722 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14343 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153465 |
| Military Code: | 3F-201 |
| Other Marks: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13531 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-22 |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452099Submit Correction |
| View count: | 389 |
TA-4J of VT-22 over the Sierra Nevada Mountains enroute from NAS Alameda, CA. to NAS Kingsville, TX. I took this slide from another VT-22 TA-4J. This flight required a fuel stop at Albuquerque, New Mexico as the TA-4J did not have enough range with adequate fuel reserves to make it in one leg to Kingsville.
| Registration / Serial: | 153465 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13531 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 153465 |
| Military Code: | 3F-201 |
| Other Marks: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13531 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-22 |
| Location: | In Flight |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452099Submit Correction |
| View count: | 389 |
TA-4J of VT-22 over the Sierra Nevada Mountains enroute from NAS Alameda, CA. to NAS Kingsville, TX. I took this slide from another VT-22 TA-4J. This flight required a fuel stop at Albuquerque, New Mexico as the TA-4J did not have enough range with adequate fuel reserves to make it in one leg to Kingsville.
| Registration / Serial: | 153465 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13531 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location: | In Flight | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 22 July 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155073 |
| Military Code: | 3F-241 |
| Other Marks: | 41 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13889 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-22 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Event: | Kingsville NAS Airshow 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452097Submit Correction |
| View count: | 303 |
Taxiing out for an airshow demonstration.
| Registration / Serial: | 155073 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13889 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155073 |
| Military Code: | 3F-241 |
| Other Marks: | 41 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13889 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-22 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Event: | Kingsville NAS Airshow 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452097Submit Correction |
| View count: | 303 |
Taxiing out for an airshow demonstration.
| Registration / Serial: | 155073 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13889 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155118 |
| Military Code: | 3F-239 |
| Other Marks: | 39 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13934 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-22 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Event: | Kingsville NAS Airshow 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452033Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
155118 leading a flight of two VT-22 a/c taxiing out for a flying display at the airshow. Retired to AMARC on 30 July 1996.
| Registration / Serial: | 155118 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13934 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155118 |
| Military Code: | 3F-239 |
| Other Marks: | 39 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13934 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-22 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Event: | Kingsville NAS Airshow 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452033Submit Correction |
| View count: | 235 |
155118 leading a flight of two VT-22 a/c taxiing out for a flying display at the airshow. Retired to AMARC on 30 July 1996.
| Registration / Serial: | 155118 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13934 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158500 |
| Military Code: | 100 |
| Other Marks: | CO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14305 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-21 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Event: | Kingsville NAS Airshow 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452032Submit Correction |
| View count: | 376 |
Retired to AMARC on 23 June 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 158500 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14305 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158500 |
| Military Code: | 100 |
| Other Marks: | CO |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14305 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-21 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Event: | Kingsville NAS Airshow 1973 |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452032Submit Correction |
| View count: | 376 |
Retired to AMARC on 23 June 1993.
| Registration / Serial: | 158500 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14305 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | 3 June 1973 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N13-155051 |
| Military Code: | 870 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13867 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 805 Sqn |
| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Ship / Rig: | HMAS Melbourne R21 |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1977 to 24 July 1977 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 452031Submit Correction |
| View count: | 405 |
Originally built as an A-4F for the US Navy. Converted to an A-4G for the Royal Australian Navy and delivered August 1971. On 23 January 1979 this A-4G had an engine failure and crashed near Braidwood, NSW. The pilot ejected successfully.
| Registration / Serial: | N13-155051 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13867 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1977 to 24 July 1977 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | N13-155051 |
| Military Code: | 870 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13867 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | 805 Sqn |
| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Ship / Rig: | HMAS Melbourne R21 |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1977 to 24 July 1977 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Photo ID: | 452031Submit Correction |
| View count: | 405 |
Originally built as an A-4F for the US Navy. Converted to an A-4G for the Royal Australian Navy and delivered August 1971. On 23 January 1979 this A-4G had an engine failure and crashed near Braidwood, NSW. The pilot ejected successfully.
| Registration / Serial: | N13-155051 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13867 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
| City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) | Country: | Netherlands |
| Photo Date: | 20 July 1977 to 24 July 1977 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas CollectionContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158498 |
| Military Code: | 498 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk (Aa-it) |
| C/n (msn): | 14303 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | November 1972 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452029Submit Correction |
| View count: | 458 |
This is an unmarked TA-4J in the process of being delivered to Israel. The only markings on the a/c are "TA-4J" and the USN Bureau Number, with the last three digits in larger numerals on the fin and drop tanks. With the Israeli Air Force this a/c was marked as 704. There was one other new TA-4J that was also delivered to the I.A.F. in November 1972. The a/c were painted in the Israeli camouflage scheme at the factory.
| Registration / Serial: | 158498 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk (Aa-it) |
| C/n (msn): | 14303 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | November 1972 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 158498 |
| Military Code: | 498 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk (Aa-it) |
| C/n (msn): | 14303 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map |
| Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | November 1972 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 452029Submit Correction |
| View count: | 458 |
This is an unmarked TA-4J in the process of being delivered to Israel. The only markings on the a/c are "TA-4J" and the USN Bureau Number, with the last three digits in larger numerals on the fin and drop tanks. With the Israeli Air Force this a/c was marked as 704. There was one other new TA-4J that was also delivered to the I.A.F. in November 1972. The a/c were painted in the Israeli camouflage scheme at the factory.
| Registration / Serial: | 158498 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk (Aa-it) |
| C/n (msn): | 14303 |
| City / Airport: | Kingsville - NAS (KNQI / NQI)Map | Region / Country: | Texas, United States |
| Photo Date: | November 1972 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154176 |
| Other Marks: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13633 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Angels |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | NAS Moffett Air Show 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 451829Submit Correction |
| View count: | 364 |
A-4F 154176 was assigned to the Blue Angels from 1974 through 1985, which was every year that the A-4 was flown by the Blues.
| Registration / Serial: | 154176 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13633 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 154176 |
| Other Marks: | 4 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13633 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Angels |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | NAS Moffett Air Show 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 451829Submit Correction |
| View count: | 364 |
A-4F 154176 was assigned to the Blue Angels from 1974 through 1985, which was every year that the A-4 was flown by the Blues.
| Registration / Serial: | 154176 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13633 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155029 |
| Other Marks: | 6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13845 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Angels |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | NAS Moffett Air Show 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 451787Submit Correction |
| View count: | 260 |
Taxiing back to the ramp after the airshow performance. On 13 July 1985, at Niagara Falls, NY, this a/c was involved in a midair collision with the other solo Blue Angel A-4F. The pilot of 155029 had a successful ejection, but the other pilot perished.
| Registration / Serial: | 155029 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13845 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Registration / Serial: | 155029 |
| Other Marks: | 6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13845 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | Blue Angels |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Event: | NAS Moffett Air Show 1977 |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |
| Photo ID: | 451787Submit Correction |
| View count: | 260 |
Taxiing back to the ramp after the airshow performance. On 13 July 1985, at Niagara Falls, NY, this a/c was involved in a midair collision with the other solo Blue Angel A-4F. The pilot of 155029 had a successful ejection, but the other pilot perished.
| Registration / Serial: | 155029 |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13845 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| City / Airport: | Mountain View - Moffett Federal Airfield (KNUQ / NUQ)Map | Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob ThomasContact |