The A-4 Skyhawk Light Attack Plane
November 18th, 2023 7minute read World War II taught the U.S. Navy the value of carrier-based attack planes. After the war, America began developing new, jet-powered attack aircraft including the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. It also served with distinction in the defense of Israel. Two A-4C Skyhawk aircraft, of Attack Squadron 146 (VA-146) fly past theEssex-class aircraft carrier USSKearsarge(CVS-33) on August 12, 1964. Image: U.S. Navy In this article, Dr. Will Dabbs gives us insight into this iconic aircraft....