McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (Crowood Aviation) [Hardcover]

Brad Elward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 18, 2001 | Series: Crowood Aviation

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.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Crowood (January 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1861263406
• ISBN-13: 978-1861263407
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,593,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, but some problem from publisher, September 8, 2005

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Victor Liang (China) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (Crowood Aviation) (Hardcover)

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 pictures, no drawing. I think this layout could not match someone's requirement. And there are publishing wrong in a few pages. But if you are a Skyhawk fans, don't hesitate to buy it. It is the complete Skyhawk's book you can find in market, of course except pictures.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Informative, December 12, 2004

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Ong Tso Sheng (Singapore) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (Crowood Aviation) (Hardcover)

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 worth the price of the book, when you consider that it would take several "cheaper" books to be as comprehensive as this one.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Author's own words, October 13, 2001

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Brad Elward (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (Crowood Aviation) (Hardcover)

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.

Brad