Delivered to the US Navy as TA-4F 152853 circa 1968, this Skyhawk also flew with the Israeli Defense Force. Registered as TA-4J NX250WL to Advanced Training Systems International in 2001, the jet was acquired by Top Aces in 2016 and remained based in Arizona. It was re-registered C-FGWT in 2021.

About to touch down on Runway 30 at Prestwick for a fuel stop before proceeding westbound transatlantic. Arrived from Sea-Airport Nordholz / Cuxhaven, Germany, escorted by Top Aces Learjet C-GTXE. Returning from agressor services contract work with the Luftwaffe. Constructed in 1968 as a TA-4F for the US Navy, 152853. Later joined the Israeli Defence Force as 749. Then became civilianised in 2001 as N250WL, based in Phoenix, Arizona. Exported to Canada as C-FGWT of Top Aces in 2021.

Taxying for departure after a fuel stop on its journey back to Canada from Germany.

This Skyhawk started its life with the United States Navy as 152853 before being sold to Israel. It is reported it received military serial 749 with the Heyl Ha'Avir. After it was withdrawn from us, US company ATSI bought the TA-4J and brought it back to the USA to fly Red Air missions. It has since moved hands again and the airframe is now owned by Canadian company Top Aces with registration C-FGWT.

Taxying in for a refuel after crossing the pond from Iceland en-route to Wittmundhafen for the aggressor contract. Ex N250WL, Israeli 749 and USN 152853.