| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 152101 |
| Military Code: | 53 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13489 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | NFWS - Navy Fighter Weapons School |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | San Diego - Miramar MCASMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNKX IATA: NKX Local: NKX Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 31 August 1987 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 389939 |
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This Skyhawk served as the prototype for the A-4F. It was modified from an A-4E and designated NA-4F for some time before it was transferred to TOP GUN. The aircraft crashed on short-finals of NAS Miramar on 30 November 1989. The A-4F was nearly the same as an Echo, but it was equipped with a nose wheel steering, wing lift spoilers, and an upgraded ejection seat. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 September 2021, and has since been viewed 855 times. |