| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | N-1004 |
| Military Code: | 04 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | McDonnell Douglas AF-1 |
| C/n (msn): | 14550 |
| Operator Titles: | Brazil - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VF-1 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Natal - Augusto SeveroMap |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: SBNT IATA: NAT Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | CRUZEX 2024 |
| Photo Date: | 6 November 2024 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 748273 |
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US FY 160186, to Kuwait AF in 1977, becoming "807". As from August 1990, the Free Kuwait AF operated it out of King Abdul Aziz AB (Dhahran, Saudi Arabia) for a few month during the 1st Gulf War. Kuwait sold it to the Brazilian Navy in 1997, together with 19 other A-4KU and three dual seater TA-4KU Skyhawks. Redesignated to AF-1 in Brazil and operated by VF-1. This airframe is one of only five Skyhawks remaining in service with the Marinha as of November 2024, and participated in CRUZEX 2024 togehter with dual seater AF-1 "N-1021". The Skyhawks are based at São Pedro da Aldeia. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 November 2024, and has since been viewed 258 times. |