The A-4 owes its origins to a desire expressed by the US Navy for a replacement of the A-1 Skyraider. The engineering design genius Ed Heinemann created a super lightweight and simple airplane which was pressed into service on American aircraft carriers in 1956. The E (of which 499 were made) and F (of which 147 were made) represent the first real upgrade in airplanes, with a more potent engine, two extra mooring towers for cargo (for a total of five) and improved avionics. They were used extensively, and with excellent results, during Americas war in Vietnam.

Includes markings for:

• A-4F US Navy, VA-55, USS Hancok (CVA 19) Vietnam 1972
• A-4F US Navy, VC-5, "Checktails" NAS Cubi Point, Philippines 1972
• A-4E US Navy, VC-2 "Blue Falcons" NAS Oceana, VA. 1970
• A-4G Royal Australian Navy, No 805 Squadron, 1973