Milton in Santa Rosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
A-4 Skyhawk
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
1. A-4 Skyhawk Marker
The A-4 Skyhawk series was the backbone of Navy and Marine Corps light jet attack forces from the late 1950s into the 1980s. Development of the Skyhawk series continued during these years and included many improvements, updates and advancements adding to the A-4S versatility, performance and ease of maintenance. Total Skyhawk production reached almost 3,000.
The A-4 type aircraft was flown by the Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, Blue Angels from 1974 to 1986.
Manufacturer: Douglas Aircraft Company (Division of McDonnell Douglas Corporation)
Type: carrier based light attack-bomber
Crew: pilot only
Power Plant: one Pratt & Whitney J-52-P408A turbojet
Dimensions: wing span 27’6”; length 40’3”; height 15’0”
Weight: empty 10,465 lbs.; gross 24,5000 lbs.
Performance: max speed 670 m.p.h. at sea level
The A-4 along with more than 100 other naval aircraft can be viewed at the National Museum of Naval Aviation located aboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida. Directions: take I-10 to exit #2 to N.A.S. Pensacola.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 30° 36.678′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A-4C Skyhawk (here, next to this marker); Florida Honors and Remembers our POW’s and MIA’s (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Florida Honors and Remembers our POW’s and MIA’s (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Shipbuilding in Bagdad (approx. 3.1 miles away); Civil War and Reconstruction in Northwest Florida (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Bagdad Mill Site (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Skirmish on the Blackwater (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milton.
Additional keywords. A-4 Skyhawk
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
2. A-4 Skyhawk Marker
A-4 Skyhawk Marker is located on the left
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020
3. A-4 Skyhawk Static Display
Located at the far west end of the I-10 MM29 west Rest Stop
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
