
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | N13-155051 |
Military Code: | 870 |
Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk |
C/n (msn): | 13823 |
Operator Titles: | Australia - Navy |
Unit Markings: | 805 Sqn |
Location | |
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City / Area: | Rotterdam / Harbour [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
Country: | Netherlands |
Ship / Rig: | HMAS Melbourne R21 |
Photo Date: | 20 July 1977 to 24 July 1977 |
Photo from: | Bob Thomas Collection |
Photo ID: | 452031 |
Photo Comment |
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Originally built as an A-4F for the US Navy. Converted to an A-4G for the Royal Australian Navy and delivered August 1971. On 23 January 1979 this A-4G had an engine failure and crashed near Braidwood, NSW. The pilot ejected successfully. This photo was added on 8 April 2022, and has since been viewed 580 times. |