Greefield, Peter
The Skyhawk Years: The A-4 Skyhawk in Australian Service 1968 - 1984
- ISBN 13:
- 9780645700411
- author:
- Greefield, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Avonmore Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 25.2 x 18 x 2.3 centimetres (0.8
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Skyhawk Years: A Story of Australian Aviation The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk played a significant role in the Royal Australian Navy's defense policy from 1968 to 1984, serving with two squadrons: VF805 and VC724. The aircraft's unique capability was central to Australian defense, with deployments taking the Skyhawk to various locations, including Southeast Asia and Hawaii. First-hand stories from pilots and maintainers provide a unique insight into the challenges of operating the world's smallest aircraft carrier, as well as thrilling tales of air combat maneuvers against fighters from other countries. The Skyhawk's performance often surprised more well-credentialled adversaries. The Skyhawk Years recounts the aircraft's time in service, including a notable cruise to the UK in 1977 and participation in the Spithead Naval Review. The book also explores the eventual scrapping of RAN fixed-wing aviation four years later, a period marked by a series of mishaps that ended the Skyhawk's time on the Melbourne.
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