Aircraft Photo of N13-155051 | McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk | Australia - Navy | AirHistory.net #452031
Aircraft
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
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

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.

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