Conceived as a replacement for the AD-1 Skyraider, Ed Heinemann's Skyhawk was capable of proving itself in the skies above Vietnam, Israel, Kuwait and the Falkland Islands. So impressive was its speed and agility, the Skyhawk was often referred to by pilots as "Heinemann's Hotrod." McDonnell Douglas is the story of one of the finest naval aircraft ever built, told by an aviation enthusiast whose work is published in several leading international military aviation journals and magazines.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Excellent book, but some problem from publisher:
I like A-4, so I purchased this book. I know A-4 has not a good looking like Tomcat or Eagle. I just need some information about its history, combat record and variation. This book match my requirement. Its character is plenty. In combat record, this book introduces all wars which A-4 took part in, for example Vietnam War, Middle East War, Falklands Islands War and Gulf War. But this book like its brother, Panavia Tornado, another book from same publisher, includes few pictures, just has four pages color... more info
Very Informative:
A good coverage of this aircraft from development to employment, covering unique export versions of the aircraft as well as the main stream US versions. Well supported with images to be of value to those doing model aircrafts as well as history buffs.
Well written and is one of the better additions to the crowood aviation series of books. Detailed information was presented in a manner that was easy to read and readily comprehensible even by those with little knowledge of military aircraft. Easily... more info
defect on the Preface:
On my copy the Preface is cutoff and Chapter One starts on the next page, this looks to me like an editing mistake. Was this ever corrected ? How can I get one done right? danwebb@pacbell.net
Author's own words:
Hello,
I hope that you will consider A-4 Skyhawk for your collection. This is the most comprehensive book on the market on this wonderful aircraft, and there are many interesting, and some previously unpublished, photos of the Scooter. I have included interviews with pilots who flew the A-4 in Vietnam and have included a discussion of each Skyhawk variant. I know the book is pricey, but if you flew the Skyhawk, this is a must.
