| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | "149996" |
| Military Code: | AA-416 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-4/A4D Skyhawk |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-4E Skyhawk (A4D-5) |
| C/n (msn): | 13458 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-46 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | McMinnville / Evergreen Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Oregon, United States |
| Collection: | Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 9 August 2016 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 96416 |
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Retired in 1994, 152070 has been painted in he markings of Lcdr John McCain. On July 29, 1967, Skyhawk 149996 was destroyed when struck by a rocket accidentally fired on board the USS Forrestal during preparations for launch. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 22 October 2018, and has since been viewed 859 times. |