A-4AR Cockpit Trainer
Date Acquire: 2004
From: Lockheed
Displayed: 2010
The A-4 cockpit trainer was constructed by Lockheed to train pilots in the use of the newly installed controls found in the modified A-4AR Argentina aircraft.
A-4AR Fightinghawk
Argentina was not only the first foreign user of the Skyhawk but also one of the largest with nearly 130 A-4s delivered since 1965. The Argentine Air Force received 25 A-4Bs in 1966 and another 25 in 1970, all refurbished in the United States by Lockheed Service Co. prior to their delivery as A-4P, although they were still locally known as A-4B.
They had three weapons pylons and served in the 5th Air Brigade. In 1976, another order was made for 25 A-4Cs to replace the F-86 Sabres still in service in the 4th Air Brigade (Spanish: IV Brigada Aérea). They were received as is and refurbished to flight status by the Air Force technicians at Río Cuarto, Cordoba. The C model had five weapons pylons and could use AAM-AIM-9B Sidewinders.
The Argentine Naval Aviation also bought the Skyhawk known as A-4Q in the form of 16 A-4B plus two for spare parts, modified with five weapon pylons and to carry AIM-9B Sidewinders.
They were received in 1971 to replace F-9F Panther and F-9F Cougar in use from the aircraft carrier ARA Veinticinco de Mayo by the 3rd Fighter/Attack
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Ejection seats did not work and there were many other mechanical faults. In spite of this, A-4s still served well in the 1982 Falklands War where they achieved some success against the British Royal Navy.
Erected by Joe Davies Heritage Airpark.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical year for this entry is 2004.
Location. 34° 36.168′ N, 118° 5.257′ W. Marker is in Palmdale, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is on E Avenue P west of 25th Street E, on the right when traveling west. Located in the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2001 E Avenue P, Palmdale CA 93551, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. MK-20 Rockeye Cluster Bomb Unit (a few steps from this marker); Wright J65 Turbojet Engine (within shouting distance of this marker); F-101 Voodoo Escort Fighter (within shouting distance of this marker); William J. "Pete" Knight (within shouting distance of this marker); F-86 (within shouting distance of this marker); B-2 Spirit (within shouting distance of this marker); Stanley P Butchart 1928 - 2008 / C-140 Jetstar (within shouting distance of this marker); James J. Stegman 1920 - 2009 / A-4C Skyhawk (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmdale.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2018, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
