| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 158121 |
| Military Code: | A-701 |
| Other Marks: | 01 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk |
| C/n (msn): | 14207 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VT-7 / CTW-1 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 10 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 453433 |
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This VT-7 TA-4J is awaiting being positioned on the USS Lexington's starboard catapult. Student Naval Aviators were required to perform two touch an go and six arrested landings in order to carrier qualify with the TA-4J. All carrier qualification flights were solo, with no instructor in the aircraft. This was near the end of the advanced jet syllabus. This a/c was lost near NAS Meridian, Mississippi on 8 June 1986 due to engine failure. Both crew ejected safely. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 April 2022, and has since been viewed 623 times. |