McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk
McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk

 

McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk
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Australian Navy McDonnell Douglas A-4G /886 N13-154907 at International Air Tattoo Greenham Common,July 77

However on 24 SEPTEMBER 1979 886 was lost at sea ...
Fell over side of HMAS MELBOURNE when ship suddenly rolled 20 degrees to starboard in heavy seas.
Aircraft was being repositioned at time, broke free of towing tractor and lashing chains. Maintenance sailor in cockpit (AB E. Kann) suffered lacerations but managed to get clear. Thrown lifebuoy and joined in water by diver. Both picked up by HMAS HOBART (DDG 39).
IMO Number: N13-154907
Date: 02.04.2020 05:41
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