Books about the U.S. Navy A-4 Skyhawk Light Attack
jet fighter made by McDonnell Douglas.
The A-4 Skyhawk was a very popular light attack jet fighter used in the
U.S. Navy in squadrons like training squadron VA-127 at NAS Lemoore in
Lemoore California. This plane was also used by the U.S. Navy Blue
Angels for a number of years because of its low cost of operation and super
maneuverability. The A-4 Skyhawk along with the A-7 Corsair II were
placed by the very much modernized F-18 Hornet that is in use by the Navy
today. The A-4 Skyhawk had a remarkable 720 degree per second roll
rate, that was two rolls in one second which I find incredible. I
have personally watched an A-4 Skyhawk crash at NAS Lemoore as it landed
on its belly tanks with the wheels up after it lost power due to a wrench
that was left in the intake which damaged the engine. This airplane
book store page has a good collection of A-4 Skyhawk books that you will
enjoy to read. C. Jeff Dyrek, Webmaster.
Israeli A-4 Skyhawk Units in Combat Combat Aircraft Vol. 81 Aloni. In 1967, the light and agile A-4 Skyhawk
ground-attack aircraft became the first modern American jet to be offered to the
Israeli Air Force. Through firsthand accounts and rare photographs, this book
presents the definitive history of the IAF's A-4 squadrons, including the story
of Ezra Dotan, who became an ace with a unique double-kill of MiG-17s. 96 pages,
color and B&W photographs and illustrations, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
#0015014
Price: $22.95
USMC/USMCR/USNR A-4A/B Skyhawk Naval
Fighters Vol. 50 Ginter & Albright. This volume details the 14
active-duty Marine squadrons and 13 reserve squadrons that flew the A-4A/Bs.
You'll read of the history of each squadron and see their patches as well.
Book also includes performance summaries and model kit reviews. 72 pgs., 169
B&W and 3 color photos, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0006298
Price: $15.95
US Navy & Marine Corps A-4 Skyhawk Units
of the Vietnam War Mersky. Navy and Marine A-4s were involved in
Vietnam from the first offensive operations into Laos in 1963, conducting
thousands of sorties during the course of the war. Here, through firsthand
accounts from pilots who flew one of the greatest attack planes ever built,
you'll examine the thrilling aerial combat and the complete operation of the
Skyhawk in southeast Asia. 112 pages, 105 B&W and color photographs, 32
color profiles, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
#0015415
Price: $23.95
The Spirit of Naval Aviation Large format book with full-color photos highlights
the collection of the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida. Book
guides readers through the five major areas of the museum from WWI to Desert
Storm. Portrays the famous NC-4 Flying Boat of 1919 and aircraft from every
naval period including the four Blue Angels A-4 Skyhawks which hang in
formation in the Museum’s central gallery. 148 pgs., 150 photos, 8½"x 11",
hdbd.
#0001694
Price: $44.95
Rampant Raider An A-4 Skyhawk Pilot in Vietnam
Gray. Written by a member of Light Attack Squadron VA-212's "Rampant
Raiders," this book details his experiences flying A-4 combat sorties from
the deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard during a period of intense aerial
combat. You'll follow his Vietnam War journey from training into battle, see
how pilots overcame their personal fears for a greater cause, and learn how
the men remained committed to one another despite a lack of public support.
384 pages, 34 photographs, 6½"x 9", hardcover.
#0022515
Price: $31.95
McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk Naval
Fighters Vol. 55 Ginter. Reviewing in detail
the last major A-4 Skyhawk variant flown by the U.S. Marines, the A-4M, this
volume also covers the A-4N, A-4R, A-4KU and AF-1. You get the development
and operational history of each with particular focus on the changes between
variants, performance summaries and operational histories, and model kit
reviews. 120 pages, 200+ B&W photographs, engineering and line drawings, and
more. 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0006293
Price: $22.95
Douglas Skyhawk 5 Book Set Naval
Fighters Series This complete collection of Douglas Skyhawk books
from the Naval Fighters Series includs Volume 49: Douglas A-4A/B Skyhawk in
Navy Service; Volume 50: USMC/USMCR/USNR Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk; Volume 51:
Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk in Navy Service; Volume 52: Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk in
Marine Service; and McDonnell Douglas A-4M Skyhawk.
#0008748 $114.75
Douglas A-4E/F Skyhwk - Marine Naval
Fighters Vol. 52 Ginter & Albright. This fourth volume in the A-4
Skyhawk series looks at the Marines' use of the Skyhawk in Vietnam. The
close air support that the aircraft provided our deployed troops was
invaluable and saved countless American lives. 64 pgs., 215 B&W and color
photos, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0006104
Price: $15.95
Douglas A-4E/F Skyhawk - Navy Naval
Fighters Vol. 51 Steve Ginter. The A-4 Skyhawk was the workhorse of
the Vietnam war. Of 530 total naval losses in Vietnam, 195 of them -
compared to only 75 for the F-4 - were A-4 Skyhawks. But this small, nimble,
rugged and dependable bomber was the perfect surgical weapon for the day war
over Vietnam. This look at the plane includes patches and histories for 41
squadrons, 330 B&W photos, line drawings and more. 168 pgs., 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0006103
Price: $29.95
USN/USMC Two-Seat Skyhawks Naval Fighters Vol. 82
TA-4F, EA-4F, TA-4J, and OA-4M. Ginter. Filled with more than 500 photographs and illustrations, this
volume examines the design, development, and operational service of the Douglas
Skyhawk two-seat advanced jet trainer, its variants, and foreign versions.
You'll view its forward and aft cockpits, weapons systems, landing gear, and
much more. 160 pages, 493 B&W photographs and illustrations and 12 color
photographs, 8½"x 11", softcover.
#0020129 Price: $36.95
Douglas A-4A/B in Navy Service Naval
Fighters Vol. 49 Ginter. Thorough documentation of the early
Skyhawks in Vietnam, the first versions of one of the most venerable
aircraft in military history. See detailed cockpit, seat and instrument
schematics as well as early prototype versions. Includes patches and
histories for 100 squadrons along with ground, aerial and wreck photos. 178
pgs., 350+ B&W photos, line drawings and more, 8½"x 11", sfbd.
#0006117
Price: $29.95
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk Attack & Close-Support Fighter Bomber.
Winchester. This is an in-depth look at the design, production, evolution,
operation and performance of the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, a maneuverable, yet
powerful attack bomber that first went into production more than 50 years
ago and still remains in service with many air forces around the world. A
magnificent volume that is surely the ultimate reference to one of the most
versatile warplanes in history. 304 pages, 130 color and 145 B&W
photographs, color illustrations, data tables and more. 7"x 10", hardcover.
#0024044
Price: $49.95
Chained Eagle The Heroic Story of the First Pilot Shot Down over
North Vietnam. Alvarez, Jr. & Pitch. In 1964, while flying a retaliatory air
strike against naval targets in North Vietnam, anti-aircraft fire crippled
the author's A-4, forcing him to eject at low altitude over water. Captured
by fishermen, he ultimately was held prisoner. Here he recounts the mission,
his ordeal, his hope, and how he adjusted to the opportunities upon his
return. 320 pgs., 10 B&W photos, 6"x 9", sfbd.
#0022100
Price: $19.95
A Special Tanks to Former U.S. Kitty
Hawk crew member. G. R. Diehl for showing that the Pilot Alvarez was indeed shot
down over North Vietnam and not over Korea as I have had it previously listed.
Strike From the Sea U.S. Navy Attack Aircraft from Skyraider to Super
Hornet 1948-Present
Thomason. This lavishly illustrated book examines the development and history of
American carrier-based air-to-ground attack aircraft, which first came into
operation during the Korean War. You'll view legendary aircraft such as the A-4D
Skyhawk, A3J Vigilante and A-6 Intruder as well as their armament and the
carriers themselves. 264 pages, 259 color and B&W photographs and 40
illustrations, 10"x 10", hardcover.
#0011554 Price: $44.95
USS Midway Air Wings Aircraft Pictorial #1. Clayton. This heavily illustrated book examines aircraft flown off the
USS Midway (CV-41/CVA/CVB) from her shakedown cruise in 1945 through Operation
Desert Storm in 1991. You'll view many-never-before published photographs of F4U
Corsairs, TBM Avengers, SB2C Helldivers, F9F Panthers, F7U Cutlasses, F-3H
Demons, F-4 Phantoms, A-4 Skyhawks, AD Skyraiders, F-8 Crusaders, F-14 Tomcats,
F/A-18 Hornets, H-3 Sea Kings, and many others. 72 pages, 100+ B&W photographs,
11"x 8¼", softcover.
#0012150 Price: $17.95
