New Zealand Air Force A4 Skyhawk

Our tribute to the Aircraft, and the men and women who worked with and on them during their service.

Footage i beleive is from a video of the Kiwi Red (aerobatic team) New Zealand Tour, late 80s early 90s.

Check Out 2:40 For in-flight aerobatic refueling (if thats what you call it)

For the aircraft junkies ive got a special page with all my videos on my website - http://kiwiaircraft.co.nr

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A History Lesson For Those who live under a rock:

The A-4 Skyhawk (in all its variants) is a simple 60's Attack Aircraft/ Fighter-Bomber.

The Royal New Zealand Airforce operated up to 24 Skyhawks in 2 squadrons, No2 & No75.
In The 1990's the Skyhawks where upgraded through Project Kahu (maori for falcon)'
This enabled the use of Sidewinders and GBU Lazer guided bombs.

Along with new radar and avionics, the RNZAF's Skyhawks where comparable to modern F16s.

In 2001, The Labour Government Cancelled an Order Of 28 Block15 F16s, And Then disbanded Our A-4 Skyhawks and Aermacchi MB-339s.

So in conclusion, Our tax went into project kahu, purchased near new Aermacchi's and in 2001 it went down the poo tube.

Thanks Uncle Helen!!