Douglas A-4 Skyhawk „Blue Angels“ Jagdflugzeug including as a reconnaissance aircraft

including as a reconnaissance aircraft and fighter-bomber

Developed in the 1930s by Dornier-Werke GmbH

reconnaissance and naval warfare

particularly during the Battle of Britain

© The images used have been kindly provided by Mr Wegscheider

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk „Blue Angels“ Jagdflugzeug including as a reconnaissance aircraftIn the 1950s, the US Navy was looking for a replacement for the A 1 Skyraider . The tender was ultimately won by the Douglas Aircraft Company with its extremely small and lightweight design of the A 4 Skyhawk . Reduced to the essentials, the Skyhawk was a very successful fighter bomber that was primarily stationed on aircraft carriers . The small wingspan meant that folding wings were not necessary. The Skyhawk was in service with several air forces,