An A-4B Skyhawk jet mounted on a pedestal in a small park called the "Shea Memorial Grove" at the former NAS South Weymouth, named for reservist CDR John "Jack" Shea who was killed in action when the aircraft carrier USS Wasp was sunk during WWII.
An A-4B Skyhawk jet mounted on a pedestal in a small park called the "Shea Memorial Grove" at the former NAS South Weymouth, named for reservist CDR John "Jack" Shea who was killed in action when the aircraft carrier USS Wasp was sunk during WWII.
Westfield Airshow 2010. First time I got to see a Corsair flying... and what a site it was! After landing the pilot did a demonstration of its folding wings. Canon EOS 400D, EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM lens.
Westfield Airshow 2010. Glamorous Gal is touching down after a.... glamorous display! Great to see such an elegant bird flying! Canon EOS 40D, EF 300mm f/4.0 L IS USM lens.
561st FS, Nellis AFB. Aircraft converted from F-4E. Showing 2 ARM-88 HARMS on pylons. January 1996 to AMARC as FP1012. Dec '97 to Tyndle AFB as QF-4G #AF147. April '99 expended as target, aggressor unknown.
Originally purchased by the French where it saw action in Algeria. Served with the Republic of Chad, then purchased by a French civilian company. Last known owner is Rick Hegenberger (N959AD) in January of 1995 who gave it the Vietnam camo and markings.