The A-4 Skyhawk was one of the most recognizable fighter aircraft from the Vietnam era. A small, agile, carrier-ready design, it could fill a variety of roles. Although it has been largely forgotten, ...

The grounding of the F-4J Phantoms lead the now reorganized "Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron" to begin flying the lighter and much more economical Douglas A-4F Skyhawk. The Blue Angels flew 80 ...