[Rush104]

I'd like to see an early, early model Skyhawk, specifically the A4D-1 of VA-153, the "Blue Tail Flies", circa 1958-59. It would display well alongside my VA-153 coffee mug (with the Skyhawk on it) from the same era!









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[Phantom Phan1200]

More IDF models less PC crap, lifes too short not to be happy!

[hawkonevoodoo]

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[Rush104]

Thanks for passing on the requests, HawkOne!








"I am NOT Herbert..." Mr. Spock, Star Trek:TOS "The Way to Eden"

[smartd]

Am I the only one who wants a Blue Angel Skyhawk?

[SKUNKY]

Originally Posted by smartd

Am I the only one who wants a Blue Angel Skyhawk?

I would like one,but I would rather have a Phantom (other than Corgi's)....

[Rush104]

[quote=Rush104;69715]I'd like to see an early, early model Skyhawk, specifically the A4D-1 of VA-153, the "Blue Tail Flies", circa 1958-59. It would display well alongside my VA-153 coffee mug (with the Skyhawk on it) from the same era!

After doing some further research, the time frame for the VA-153 A4D-1 is 1957-1958. They used the A4D-2 from '58 to '61. My bust. Anyway, here's a link (hope it works) for a B.T.F. A-4-

http://www.pimaair.org/Acftdatapics/Douglas%20TA-4B.htm

Would like to see this A4D-2 from HM! The plane in the pic is a little faded, but its a good pic of the squadron colors.

[Rush104]

Here's some cool pics of A-4s in service around the world. These would make nice models, too.
Singapore A-4 credit Chris Priestly
New Zealand A-4 credit Philip Treweek
Brazil A-4 credit Brazil Ministry of Defense
Australian A-4 credit A-4 Skyhawk.org
Indonesia A-4 credit- photographer unknown

[Rush104]

HM, you guys hooked us up with the Aussie and Israeli birds. How about a VA-153 A-4C (or better yet, an earlier A/B)?

[lanslide]

Rush - I'm in for those VA birds!