Thursday, October 5, 2017
Scooter
This'll put a smile on yer mug...
A-4C with the J-65 motor, about 8k lbs thrust. VA-86 Sidewinders flew the Charlie from 62-64, upgraded to the E model with the J-52 in 64 and flew it through 1967. They transitioned to the A-7 in 67 and flew the A, B, C and E models through 1987. Then they went to Bugs.
When I refer to VA-86, I'm talking about the paint scheme of this particular aircraft. I believe Dollarhide, the pilot here, flew scooters with VA-46, the Clansmen.
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The Scooter is a year younger than me? I had no ideer.
ReplyDeleteShe's still a classic, Heinemann's Hot Rod.
The A-4 continued to serve for years. Very effective for the Argentine Air Force during the Falklands debacle.
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