Milton in Santa Rosa County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

A-4C Skyhawk

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020

1. A-4C Skyhawk Marker

Inscription. Specifications/Performance
Wingspan ……………… 27 ft. 6 ins
Length …………………… 40 ft. 3 ¾ ins.
Height …………………… 15 ft.
Maximum Speed …… 670 mph
Range …………………… 2,000 miles
Gross Weight ………… 24,500 lbs.

Known as “Heinemann’s Hot-Rod” and the “Scooter” by the thousands of Naval Aviators who flew it, the A-4 Skyhawk served as a front-line light attack aircraft from 1956 until its retirement by the Marine Corps in 1990. Simple in design and nimble in flight, the rugged Skyhawks saw widespread service throughout the Vietnam War. The A-4 was also flown by the Blue Angels from 1974 to 1986, the longest any aircraft has served with the demonstration squadron. The Skyhawk, with more than 100 other naval aircraft spanning the history of Naval Aviation, is on display at the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Naval Air Station Pensacola.

This Exhibit made possible by:

National Museum of Naval Aviation
State of Florida
Florida Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
Santa Rosa County Commissioners
Naval Aviation Museum Foundation

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Dedicated 16 December 1993

Erected 1993 by National Museum of Naval Aviation et al.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 30° 36.677′ N, 86° 58.731′ W. Marker is in Milton, Florida, in Santa Rosa County. Memorial can be reached from Interstate 10 at milepost 29,, one mile west of Florida Route 87, on the right when traveling west. Located at the Santa Rosa Westbound Rest Stop. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milton FL 32583, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A-4 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

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020

2. A-4C Skyhawk Marker

(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.

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Photographed By Brandon D Cross, June 20, 2020

3. A-4C Skyhawk Marker

Located at far west end of I-10 MM 29 west Rest Area

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 133 times since then and 12 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.