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title: "Douglas A4 Skyhawk: 1955-2015 (Planes and Pilots)"
brand: "gérard paloque"
price: "$615"
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# In-depth Analysis Iconic Aircraft Pilot Insights Douglas A4 Skyhawk: 1955-2015 (Planes and Pilots)

**Brand:** gérard paloque
**Price:** $615
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## Summary

> 🛩️ Soar through history with the Douglas A4 Skyhawk!

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- **What is this?** Douglas A4 Skyhawk: 1955-2015 (Planes and Pilots) by gérard paloque
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## Key Features

- • **Expert Insights:** Learn from seasoned aviators and historians.
- • **Stunning Visuals:** Experience breathtaking imagery of the Skyhawk in action.
- • **Timeless Reference:** A must-have for aviation enthusiasts and professionals alike.
- • **Aviation History Unveiled:** Dive into the legacy of the Douglas A4 Skyhawk!
- • **Comprehensive Pilot Profiles:** Get to know the heroes behind the controls.

## Overview

The Douglas A4 Skyhawk: 1955-2015 is a meticulously crafted paperback that chronicles the history, design, and operational legacy of this iconic aircraft. Featuring detailed pilot profiles and stunning visuals, this book serves as an essential reference for aviation enthusiasts and professionals, celebrating the Skyhawk's impact over six decades.

## Description

Douglas A4 Skyhawk: 1955-2015 (Planes and Pilots)

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## Customer Reviews

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    Not the best book for primary or only reference work on the A-4 Skyhawk.
  

*by V***3 on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 24, 2016*

As a former Navy pilot with over 600 hours flying Scooters I was disappointed with typos and inaccuracies in this book. The primary descriptive text is only 13 pages long and a lot of that space is consumed by photographs. Still there are 4 typos and/or inaccuracies committed in those 13 pages. Just to make sure my memory was still intact I checked my other reference material before writing this review. On page 4, 2nd column, 1st paragraph "JG5-W-4" should read "J65-W-4". On page 5 1st paragraph "Bullpup ground to air missile" should read "Bullpup air to ground missile". On page 6, 2nd column, 3rd paragraph "spoilers in the wings to increase lift during take off" should read "spoilers in the wings to decrease lift on landing to improve crosswind performance". On page 7, 2nd column, first paragraph the reason for the "cranked" refueling probe is inaccurate. Yes the A-4M's "Target Identification and Acquisition System (TIAS) was sensitive to metal in its line of vision and the "cranked refueling probe alleviated that issue. However, the "cranked refueling probe was introduced on the A-4E/F & G models prior to the introduction of the A-4M. The primary reason for the "cranked" refueling probe was to prevent fuel leaks during air-to-air refueling from entering the starboard air intake and causing a flame-out. The valve on the end of the probe had been a problem since its inception and was never truly fixed. The rest of the 119 pages covers every unit/squadron that flew the A-4. I can't speak for most of them But I did serve with VC-7 described on page 72. The Utility Squadron Seven (VU-7) "TallyHOers" was stationed at NAAS Brown Field near the Mexican border. In the early to mid '60s the squadron was moved to NAS Miramar and re-designated Composite Squadron Seven (VC-7). It was at that time that the then Squadron Commander changed the name to "Redtails". I have no personal knowledge of the foreign users of the A-4. The photographs and color plates are of high quality and seem to be accurate depictions of the aircraft described.

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    I'm happy with this book which illustrates colored side view of ...
  

*by W***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 29, 2016*

I'm happy with this book which illustrates colored side view of the single and two seat skyhawks and a condense history of different squadron's.This book should be helpful to modelers no top and bottom views.If a viewer expecting Technical Spec's. maybe disappointed.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 







  
  
    A must have reference book for all Skyhawk fans.
  

*by F***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 7, 2017*

This is one of the most thorough and complete books in providing ample color profiles for all U.S. Navy, Marine, and foreign squadrons. Well worth the money.

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