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United States Navy - Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk 147826
United States Navy - Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk 147826 (msn 12590, unit code WST, call-sign 826 ) of the Naval Air Testing Centre at a very foggy Patuxent River Naval Air Station. 1962 re-designated A-4CMay 1971: Put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. December 1983: Sent to be a target on the Holloman Range, NM. Date: 1950s
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1962 1971 1983 Amarc Bone Call Sign Code Foggy Holloman Patuxent Range Re Designated Skyhawk Storage Target Testing Unit Yard December Douglas Sent
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This evocative photograph captures the United States Navy's Douglas A4D-2N Skyhawk 147826 (msn 12590, unit code WST, call sign 826) in a foggy environment at Patuxent River Naval Air Station during the 1950s. The A4D-2N Skyhawk, a single-engine, two-seat, all-weather attack aircraft, was originally designed by Douglas Aircraft Company for the United States Navy and Marines in the late 1950s. In this image, the aircraft is seen at the Naval Air Testing Centre undergoing tests, its wings and tail fin shrouded in mist. The Skyhawk served with distinction in the United States Navy and Marine Corps for over three decades. In May 1962, it was redesignated as the A-4C. However, by May 1971, this particular aircraft was put into storage at the AMARC bone yard. In December 1983, it was given a new role as a target on the Holloman Range in New Mexico. This photograph is a testament to the versatility and longevity of this iconic aircraft in United States military aviation history. The Skyhawk's sleek design, powerful engines, and advanced avionics made it a formidable weapon system during the Cold War era. Its legacy continues to inspire aeronautical engineers and aviation enthusiasts alike, as a symbol of innovation and the relentless pursuit of flight technology.
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