A-4 Skyhawk Flight Line and Hangar Activities
(Aircraft in transition)
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Last Updated 1:25 PM 6/25/2008
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- A-4L Skyhawks at Marana, l-r: BuNo 149555, four unknown, BuNo 148446, MB-12, unknown, BuNo 149591, unknown and BuNo 147793.
- A-4L Skyhawk BuNo 147793, parked on the ramp at the Marana NW Regn. Airport.
- Left front view of Skyhawk BuNo 149540 resting in the Arizona sunshine.
- Another left front view of Skyhawk BuNo 149540 resting in the Arizona sunshine
- Right side view of A-4L Skyhawk BuNo 149555 parked on the ramp at the Marana NW Regn. Airport.
- Right side view of A-4L Skyhawk BuNo 149591 parked on the ramp at the Marana NW Regn. Airport.
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- BuNo 147754 purchased for museum.
- BuNo 148316 being restored for museum.
- A-4C, 149550 -- Purchased by David Miles of United Kingdom, for restoration.
- A-4C, 149581 -- Purchased by J.P. Parizon of France, for restoration.
- A-4C, 149620 -- Purchased by Bob Hoff of Aero Mark, Inc.,
Idaho Falls, ID, for restoration to flight status. As of
mid-April 2005, the aircraft was in need of replacement parts, but was
partially reassembled, sitting on her own gear, and in relatively good
condition. Restoration efforts include researching ways for
easier operation of former military aircraft in a civilian environment,
in areas such as starting system, ejection seat, and electrical system.
149620 at AMARC
149620 unloaded in Idaho
149620 Restoration Crew
149620 forward fuselage section.
149620 being unloaded near one of the FBO hangars.
149620 forward fuselage section and tail section.
- A-4C, 149636 -- Reported to be under restoration at Yanks Air Museum, Chino, CA.
- TA-4J, 152867 -- Formerly at NavSta Roosevelt Roads, PR,
as of November 2005 this aircraft is at the Titusville/Cocoa (TICO),
FL, regional airport, being restored by Grumman Aerospace volunteers
for eventual display at the TICO Warbird Museum. Restoration, estimated
to take about three years, will include a "Blue Angel #7" paint scheme.
- A-4C, BuNo 149620: Bob Hoff, owneer of Aero Mark, Inc. in Idaho Falls, ID, is partnering with a good friend and their sons with the intention of restoring 149620 to flight status. As of mid-April 2005, the aircraft was in need of some replacement parts, but was partially reassembled, sitting on her own gear, and in “pretty good" condition. Restoration efforts include researching ways for easier operation of former military aircraft in a civilian environment, in areas such as starting system, ejection seat, and electrical system.
149620 unloaded in ID
149620 Restoration Crew
Fate Unknown
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