| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 155034 |
| Alternate Serial: | 5034 |
| Military Code: | NP-406 |
| Other Marks: | 06 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 13806 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-164 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Midway CV41 |
| Photo Date: | July 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 451767 |
| Photo Comment |
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In July of 1975 USS Hancock (CV-19) was laid up at Naval Station Subic Bay undergoing repair. Carrier Air Wing 21 (CVW-21) was allotted a couple of days deck time aboard USS Midway (CV-41), operating in the South China Sea, in order for the aircrews to maintain their carrier landing qualifications. A-4F 155034 was retired to AMARC 29 March 1994. It was later transferred to Argentina for use as a parts airframe. The cable extending up to the aft fuselage is attached to the holdback fitting which is located under the fuselage. The fitting will shear when the catapult fires. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 7 April 2022, and has since been viewed 422 times. |