Middle River in Baltimore County, Maryland — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Douglas TA 4J Skyhawk

Glenn L Martin Maryland Aviation Museum

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 8, 2022

1. Douglas TA 4J Skyhawk Marker

Inscription.
⬥ Last served with VC-8, Roosevelt Roads NAS, Puerto Rico as an "aggressor" aircraft in support of "Top Gun" training.
⬥ The A-4 series aircraft served in Vietnam. This TA-4J model is the advanced training version of the basic attack aircraft.
⬥ Donated to the museum by the US Navy in May, 2003, this is one of the last of it's type to fly in military service.
⬥ Maximum weight: 24,500 lb.
⬥ Engine: Pratt & Whitney J52-P-6, delivering 8,500 lb thrust
⬥ Range: 1350 miles
⬥ Maximum speed: 660 mph
⬥ Ceiling: 38,700 ft.

Aircraft on loan from the National Naval Museum

Erected by The Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Education • War, Vietnam. A significant historical month for this entry is May 2003.

Location. 39° 19.089′ N, 76° 24.587′ W. Marker is in Middle River, Maryland, in Baltimore County. Marker is on Strawberry Point Road, 0.8 miles east of Wilson Point Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3023 Strawberry Point Rd, Middle River MD 21220, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-4 Phantom, Multi-Role Fighter (here, next to this

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marker); McDonnell F-101B Voodoo (a few steps from this marker); RB57A Canberra (a few steps from this marker); Martin 404 Skyliner (within shouting distance of this marker); RB-57A Canberra USAF Light Tactical Photo-Recon Bomber (within shouting distance of this marker); C-45H Beech Twin Model 18 (within shouting distance of this marker); F-105G Thunderchief Wild Weasel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ercoupe 415C Twin Seat Civilian Aircraft (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middle River.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), January 8, 2022

2. Douglas TA 4J Skyhawk Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 8, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.