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A-4C Skyhawk US Navy USS Kitty Hawk 1960 Hobby Master HA1423 1:72
Hobby Master
A-4C Skyhawk HA1423 “148566,” VA-144 “Roadrunners,”
USS Kity Hawk, 1960s
Item: HA1423
Hobby Master Prefinished die cast model
A-4C Skyhawk HA1423 “148566,” VA-144 “Roadrunners,”
USS Kity Hawk, 1960s
Item: HA1423
Hobby Master Prefinished die cast model
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Hobby Master
A-4C Skyhawk HA1423 “148566,” VA-144 “Roadrunners,”
USS Kity Hawk, 1960s
Item: HA1423
Hobby Master Prefinished die cast model
Designed to replace the Douglas AD-1 Skyraider the Skyhawk first flew in 1954. Its small
size was a radical departure from the normal “Big” thinking of the time. The USN first took
delivery in late 1956 with the USMC receiving theirs 3 months later. Over the years many
nicknames were used, “Tinker Toy”, “Heinemann’s Hotrod” (the designer was Ed
Heinemann), with the E and F models labeled the “Camel” because of the electronics
hump along the dorsal. Probably the most well known nickname used for the 2,960 A-4’s
that were produced is “Scooter”.
Douglas A-4C Skyhawk 148566 had a short but busy career. In October 1961 the aircraft
was first assigned to VA-22 as NE-310 until 1963 when it became NE-230. For a short
period in 1965 the aircraft was assigned to NAS Atsugi, Japan as 8A-xx and later that
year was re-assigned to VA-144 “Roadrunners” as NH-302 operating from the USS Kitty
Hawk until part way through 1967 it once again went to NAS Atsugi, Japan with an 8A-xx
number and shortly there after was assigned to VA-34 “Blue Blasters” as AK-314. On
November 7, 1967 this aircraft was lost to NVA AAA and the pilot was rescued.
Specifications McDonnell Douglas A-4C
Crew – 1 Pilot
Additional Info
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Stock#HA1423
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BrandHobby Master
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Country of Manufacture
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Scale1:72
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MaterialN/A
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Aircraft TypeFixed-Winged
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EraCold War
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AircraftA-4 (Skyhawk)
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PropulsionJet-Powered
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RoleFighter / Interception
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CountryUnited States
Warning: Choking Hazard!
Contains small parts. Not a toy. Not for children under 3 years.