Aircraft Photo of 155029 | McDonnell Douglas A-4F Skyhawk | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #451787
Aircraft
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
Location
City / Airport:Mountain View - Moffett Federal AirfieldMap
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNUQ   IATA: NUQ   Local: NUQ   Other: -
Event:NAS Moffett Air Show 1977
 
Photo Date:31 July 1977
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 451787
Photo Comment

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.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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