A4K's A-4K Thread

[nuuumannn]

Look forward to seeing them, A4K. Post piccies.

 

[A4K]

No worries mate, will do! Bit daunting though, I'm a 1:72 man usually - the A-4's a monster in '32nd!!! (not sure how I'll manage decals yet either!)

 

[CharlesBronson]

For all the A-4K fans, you surely will like this one, right click and save:

http://www.movietone.com/assets/BMN0778/wmv/BMN_95582_3.wmv

 

[Florence]

Nice. Whats the story with the silver fern roundel?

 

[A4K]

Can't see the video on my laptop unfortunately , but thanks for posting anyway!

Florence, the silver fern leaf (one of our national symbols) was introduced into the RNZAF's RAF style roundels in 1956 (same time as you guys starting painting 'roos on yours I think). They were replaced in 1970 with the now familiar Kiwis after RAF personnel joked that our aircraft carried 'white feathers' - a symbol of cowardice or surrender!

 

[N4521U]

I just think them A-4's are the coolest looking jets. When I was on the Yorktown, CVS-10, 1963 a Marine A-4 landed aboard. A picture is in my Cruiase book. If I ever do a jet in 48th scake it will be That jet. *This picture is from 1969, you can see the "10" at the top of the photo.

Great stuff you are posting here.

 

[A4K]

Agree completely Bill - not my favourite bird for nothing!

 

[CharlesBronson]

Can't see the video on my laptop unfortunately , but thanks for posting anyway!

Florence, the silver fern leaf (one of our national symbols) was introduced into the RNZAF's RAF style roundels in 1956 (same time as you guys starting painting 'roos on yours I think). They were replaced in 1970 with the now familiar Kiwis after RAF personnel joked that our aircraft carried 'white feathers' - a symbol of cowardice or surrender!

Here you go:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJzwo1p9GdI

 

[Florence]

Learn something new everyday - thanks A4K.

 

[ronl]

Great pictures!! I always liked the NZ A-4K's. Do you have any additional pictures of the cockpit showing the canopy restraining strap that was located on the right side of the cockpit?

Thanks.

Ron

 

[A4K]

Here you go:


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJzwo1p9GdI

Many thanks mate! Never seen that footage before!