VA-126/VF-126Photograph AlbumVA-126 GRUMMAN TF9J - 196? A VA-126 Grumman (Iron Works) TF9J Cougar catches a wire on the boat. Picture from Harry S. Gann. 1967: Photos from year book. ATN3 Angelo Annarino VA-126 A-4B SKYHAWKS - 196? Three A-4B Skyhawks (BuNo. 142219, NJ 650; BuNo. 139946, NJ 659; & BuNo. 142155, NJ 657) in formation over Naval Air Station Lemoore. From a photograph by Otto Krueger. SEP 1969: VF-126 Skyhawk BuNo 153468, NJ-600, assigned to CAPT Lou Page, Commander Readiness Attack Carrier Air Wing Twelve. Roy Lock Bandits Skyhawk NJ-1000 parked on the ramp. Unknown via W. Mutza VF-126 SKYHAWK DIAMOND - July 26, 1972 Four VF-126 TA-4Js in diamond formation over Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California. Another shot. Pictures were taken July 26, 1972. Picture from Harry S. Gann. VF-126 A-4E MONGOOSE SKYHAWKS - August 3, 1972 Four VF-126 A-4Es in flying in right echelon and demonstrating their colorful paint jobs. Shortly after this picture was taken on August 3, 1972, Israel took delivery of most Navy A-4Es. Picture from Harry S. Gann. 1972 Bandits Skyhawk formation from l-r: NJ-613, NJ-617, NJ-618 and NJ-61. Douglas photo by Harry Gann. VF-126 Ramp. NAS Miramar, May 1974 Photo by Bill Curry from the Scott Van Aken collection. Sep 1974 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 152861, NJ-614, parked on the line. Photo by Lorence R. Fizia. Sep 1974 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 153466, NJ-613, parked on the line. Photo by Lorence R. Fizia. Sep 1974 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 153475, NJ-615, parked on the ramp. Photo by Lorence R. Fizia. 1975: VF-126 Skyhawk BuNo 153518, NJ-605, parked on the flightline. Unknown Photographer via W. Mutza MAY 1975: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154617, NJ-600, assigned to RADM L.A. Snead II, attache to a tug and towbar. Assigned p/c is ADJAN Volheim. Unknown Photographer via W. Mutza Artwork on BuNo 154617. Javier Ruberto Jun 1975 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 152858, NJ-620, parked on the flight line. Gary Verver Collection Jun 1975 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 152858, NJ-627, parked on the ramp adjacent to the hangar. Gary Verver Collection VF-126 TA-4J BICENTENNIAL SKYHAWK - 1975 To celebrate America's Bicentennial the Skipper's TA-4J, 154290 NJ-601 was painted to for America's birthday. Picture from Harry S. Gann. Circa 1975; Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154290, NJ-601, as she comes in for a landing. R. Lawson DEC 1975: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154290, NJ-601, assigned to Hawk One, CDR Russel, parked on the ramp. Unknown Photographer via W. Mutza VF-126 TA-4F NJ-601, BuNo.154290. with Bicentenial markings. Taken Oct 1975 NAS Miramar. Gary Verver Collection. VF-126 TA-4J BuNo 154289, NJ-611, dated 30 Nov. 1975. Photo by C. Gerdes, G. Verver collection. VF-126 BuNo.153669 at Hill AFB in April 1976. Photo copyright by Joe Cupido and used with his permisson. Provided by Gary Verver. 10 May 1976 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154290, NJ-601, assigned to CDR Russell, HAWK One, parked on the ramp in its Bicentennial paint scheme. Photo by T.R. Waddington, Gary Verver Collection. BuNo 153518, NJ-605, parked on the ramp in a white and blue paint scheme 24-Sep-1977. Photo by G.B. Rhodes, G. Verver collection. VF-126 TA-4J SKYHAWKS - 1977 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154288, NJ-622, and NJ-606/608 fly low over San Diego, California. Lindberg Field is in the background. Picture from Harry S. Gann. Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154288, NJ-622, in a formation that makes 622 look like a four seater. Picture from Harry S. Gann. 15 Oct 1977 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154338, NJ-611, parked on the ramp adjacent to the hangar. Gary Verver Collection 1978: VF-126 Skyhawk BuNo 152858, NJ-615, parked on the flightline. Rob Mignard 09 APR 1978: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154631, NJ-626, parked on the ramp with a centerline tank. G. Verver collection via R. Dowers JUL 1979: VF-126 Skyhawk BuNo 153518, NJ-604, assigned to LCDR Mittendorff, parked on the flightline. Rob Mignard BuNo.150023 Apr 1980. Gary Verver Collection. MAY 1980: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154330, NJ-605, assigned to LCDR Bill Butterworth parked on the ramp and painted in an overall gray scheme. Photographer unknown, G. Verver collection 18 AUG 1980: Midshipman Cindy Mason, center, and Lt. Mary Jorgenson are escorted to the flight line by a public affairs officer. Mason will go on a demonstration flight in Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154289 during a training program for NROTC students. PH1 Terry C. Mitchell 18 AUG 1980: Midshipman Cindy Mason (rear) & Lt. Mary Jorgenson, a pilot with VF-126, make final preperations for her flight in Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154289, NJ-613, during a training program for NROTC students. PH1 Terry C. Mitchell 18 AUG 1980: LT Mary Jorgenson, a pilot with VF-126, signals from the cockpit that she is ready to begin her flight in Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154289, NJ-613, during a training program for NROTC students. PH1 Terry C. Mitchell 18 AUG 1980: Midshipman Cindy Mason sits in the rear seat of Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154289, NJ-613, prior to her flight during a training program for NROTC students. PH1 Terry C. Mitchell 18 AUG 1980: Midshipman Cindy Mason (rear) and Lt. Mary Jorgenson (pilot) give the thumbs-up signal prior to taking off on a familiarization flight in Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154289, NJ-613, during a training program for NROTC students. PH1 Terry C. Mitchell NOV 1980: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154330, NJ-605, assigned to LCDR Bill Butterworth parked on the ramp and painted in an overall gray scheme. Photographer unknown, G. Verver collection 1981 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154289, NJ-613, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection VF-126 TA-4J BuNo 153677, NJ-10, dated 9 Jan 1982. Photo by P. Wilson, G. Verver collection. April 1982 Skyhawk BuNo 154631, NJ-601, assigned to Bandit One CDR Knutson as he taxis away from the flight line. Ted Paskowski, Gary Verver Collection. 1982 BuNo 154631, NJ-601, parked on the flight line. Gary Verver Collection BuNo 153518, NJ-604, parked on the ramp Sept. 1983. Gary Verver Collection. 1983 VF-126 Skyhawk BuNo 154181, NJ-620, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection In-flight view of VF-126 Skyhawk formation: BuNo xxxxxx, NJ-612; BuNo xxxxxx, NJ-604, BuNo xxxxxx, NJ-615 & BuNo 154181, NJ-620. Gary Verver Collection Right side in-flight view of VF-126 Skyhawk formation: BuNo 154181, NJ-620; BuNo xxxxxx, NJ-615; BuNo xxxxxx, NJ-604 & BuNo xxxxxx, NJ-612. Gary Verver Collection In-flight view of VF-126 Skyhawk formation: BuNo xxxxxx, NJ-615 & BuNo 154181, NJ-620. Gary Verver Collection TA-4J SKYHAWK BuNo. 153518 - July 30, 1983 Bandit TA-4J Skyhawk BuNo. 153518, side number 04 at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. From a photograph by Fred Krause. VF-126 TA-4J BuNo 154313, NJ-03, dated 22 Oct 1983. Photo by J. Handelman, G. Verver collection. BuNo 154313, NJ-03, parked on the ramp in an unusual camouflage scheme 22-Oct-83. Gary Verver Collection. BuNo 154338, NJ-11, configured with a centerline tank as she taxies by the photographer Nov. 1983. Gary Verver Collection. 1984: Bandits Skyhawk formation, top to bottom: BuNo 155031, NJ-622, BuNo 155017, NJ-621 and BuNo 154634, NJ-602, in flight over San Diego, CA. U.S. Navy photo by PH2 Trombecky VF-126 SKYHAWKS - March 1984 Five TA-4J Skyhawks and one A-4F Skyhawk rest on the TOPGUN Bandits tarmac at Naval Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, California. Right to left TA-4J BuNo 154313, NJ-603, TA-4J BuNo 153518, NJ-604, A-4F BuNo 155017, NJ-621, and three other TA-4J's. From a photograph by Fred Krause. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 155031 (top) and A-4F BuNo 155017. A-4F Aircraft of VF-126 in flight over San Diego, CA. 17 March 1984. Fleet Audio Visual Center, NAS Miramar. Official U.S. Navy photo by PH2 Trombecky. Gary Verver Collection. BuNO.155036 NFWS A-4F SKYHAWK Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155036, NJ-623, parked on the flight line in an adversary camouflage scheme of alternating bands of dark green and red sand. Picture from Harry S. Gann. TA-4F SKYHAWK BuNo. 154289 TA-4F Skyhawk BuNo. 154289 side number NJ 604 wait for the next vict -- er student. Photograph from Michael Klaver, Webmaster of the F-4 Phantom II Website. ANOTHER PICTURE OF TA-4J 153518 - March 1984 Bandit TA-4J Skyhawk BuNo. 153518, side number 04, pictured eight months late (March 1984), at Naval Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, California. From a photograph by Fred Krause. BuNo 153512 VF-126 BANDIT TA-4J SKYHAWK - March 1984 A sea mist gray on gray Bandit TA-4J Skyhawk side number 06 at Naval Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, California, March 1984. From a photograph by Fred Krause. BuNo 154338 VF-126 TA-4J SKYHAWK - March 1984 A sea mist gray on gray Bandit TA-4J Skyhawk side number 11 at Naval Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, California, March 1984. From a photograph by Fred Krause. VF-126 A-4F SKYHAWK BuNo. 155017 - March 1984 This garish Top Gun Bandit A-4F Skyhawk, BuNo. 155017 with side number 21, was seen at Naval Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, California, March 1984. From a photograph by Fred Krause. VF-126 TA-4J SKYHAWK BuNo. 153678 - March 1984 An off white Bandit TA-4J Skyhawk BuNo. 153678, side number 03 at Naval Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, California, March 1984. From a photograph by Fred Krause. VF-126 BANDIT TA-4J SKYHAWK BuNo. 153678 - March 1984 A gray on gray Bandit TA-4J Skyhawk BuNo. 153678, side number 10 at Naval Air Station Miramar, near San Diego, California, March 1984. From a photograph by Fred Krause. A LATER PICTURE OF VF-126 A-4F SKYHAWK NUMBER 21 - May 5, 1984 This colorful Bandit A-4F Skyhawk, BuNo. 155017 with side number 21, was seen on display at a Naval Air Station Miramar airshow May 5, 1984. From a photograph by Fred Krause. 1984: Bandits Skyhawks BuNo 154181, NJ-620 (brown/tan camouflage), and BuNo 155064, NJ-625 (blue/gray camouflage). U.S. Navy 21 May 1984 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 153678, NJ-610. Gary Verver Collection 21 May 1984 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 153678, NJ-610 over San Diego, CA. Photo US Navy by PHCS B. Lawson. 21 May 1984 air-to-air left side view, from top to bottom, of: an E-2C Hawkeye from VAW-113; an F-14 Tomcat from VF-124; and a Bandits F-5E Tiger II and TA-4 Skyhawk BuNo 153678, NJ-610 over San Diego, CA. Photo US Navy by PHCS B. Lawson. 21 May 1984 air-to-air, from top to bottom, of: an E-2C Hawkeye from VAW-113; an F-14 Tomcat from VF-124; and a Bandits F-5E Tiger II and TA-4 Skyhawk BuNo 153678, NJ-610 over San Diego, CA. Photo US Navy by PHCS B. Lawson. 21 May 1984 air-to-air right side view, from top to bottom, of: an E-2C Hawkeye from VAW-113; an F-14 Tomcat from VF-124; and a Bandits F-5E Tiger II and TA-4 Skyhawk BuNo 153678, NJ-610 over San Diego, CA. Photo US Navy by PHCS B. Lawson. 21 May 1984 closer air-to-air right side view, from top to bottom, of: an E-2C Hawkeye from VAW-113; an F-14 Tomcat from VF-124; and a Bandits F-5E Tiger II and TA-4 Skyhawk BuNo 153678, NJ-610 over San Diego, CA. Photo US Navy by PHCS B. Lawson. VF-126 A-4F BuNo.155031 NJ-622, August 1985, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. BuNo 150110, NJ-626, parked on the ramp in a blue/gray camouflage scheme May 1988. Gary Verver Collection. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 155017, NJ-621, March 1986, El Centro. Photo by Scott VanAken. May 1986 VF-126 Skyhawk BuNo 153512, NJ-606, on the ramp and painted in a blue/gray camouflage scheme. Pilot is retrieving his gear from the nose cone. Photo by Patrick Martin, Gary Verver Collection. 19 Jul 1987 BuNo 153678, NJ-610, parked on the flight line as the driver boards without the ladder. Photo by Jim Wooley, Gary Verver Collection. 14 SEP 1987: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 151044, NJ-625, and a Bandits F-5E Tiger, stationed at Naval Air Station Miramar, California. Both aircraft are carrying AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. U.S. Navy by PHC Dupree 14 SEP 1987: aerial view of a Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 151044, NJ-625, and a Bandits F-5E Tiger, stationed at Naval Air Station Miramar, California. Both aircraft are carrying AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. U.S. Navy by PHC Dupree BuNo 152861, NJ-614, parked on the line in a brown/tan/green camouflage scheme Nov. 1987. Gary Verver Collection. BuNo 152861, NJ-614, parked on the line in a brown/tan/green camouflage scheme Jan, 1988 Gary Verver Collection. Jan 1988 BuNo 153678, NJ-610, parked on the flight line. Gary Verver Collection BuNo 152061, NJ-657, parked on the ramp in a tan/gray camouflage scheme Jan. 1988. Gary Verver Collection. April 1988 VF-126 Skyhawk BuNo 153512, NJ-616, on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection FEB 1989: VF-126 TA-4J BuNo 153512, NJ-611. Gary Verver Collection. JUL 1989: Gun Skyhawk BuNo 149656, #554, parked on the ramp painted in an all dark green scheme. Rob Mignard 01 Mar 1990 BuNo 149656, #554, still in Top Gun markings on display at the United States Naval Aviation Museum at NAS Pensacola. U.S. Navy photo by Jim Bryant. 27 OCT 1990: VA-127 Skyhawk BuNo 154183, NJ-702, assigned to CDR Toalson parked on the ramp and painted a grey/brown camouflage scheme. W. Munzenmaier 02 NOV 1990: Desert Bogeys Skyhawk BuNo 154183, NJ-702 "Super Fox", parked on the ramp with a centerline tank. Frank J. Mirande 26 APR 1991: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155064, NJ-625, parked on the flight line. Photo by M. Anselmo, G. Verver collection BuNo 154657, NJ-04, parked on the ramp with a centerline tank 23-Mar-91. Gary Verver Collection. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 155036, NJ-623, 15 June 1991, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. Jun 1991 BuNo 154330, NJ-610, parked on the ramp. Photo by K. Snyder, Gary Verver Collection. 15 JUN 1991: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 151059, NJ-632, parked on the ramp and painted a brown/tan camouflage scheme. Craig Kaston TA-4J BuNo. 155031 - July, 1991 TA-4J BuNo. 155031 side number November Juliet 622 of VF-126 "Bandits", based at Naval Air Station Miramar, California. Photographed on a visit to Naval Air Station Atlanta in July, 1991, this Juliet-model bears a fairly common adversary scheme of alternating bands of light and medium gray. From a photograph by Frank J. Mirande. TA-4J BuNo. 155031 Tail Detail TA-4J BuNo. 155031 tail detail illustrates the squadron insignia then applied to all "Bandit" aircraft. Within a few months, this would disappear in favor of national insignia of potential enemies. From a photograph by Frank J. Mirande. BuNo 155025, NJ-626, parked on the flight line Oct. 91. Photo by K. Snyder, G. Verver collection Oct 1991 right side view of Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155018, NJ-627, parked on the ramp. Keith Snyder, Gary Verver Collection. Oct 1991 BuNo 155036, NJ-623, parked on the flight line. Keith Snyder, Gary Verver Collection. Dec 1991 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 153489, NJ-615, parked on the ramp. Photo by K. Snyder, Gary Verver Collection. Dec 1991 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 153491, NJ-616,, parked on the ramp. Photo by K. Snyder, Gary Verver Collection. Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155025, NJ-626, parked on the flight line. Copyright by Keith Snyder. Dec 1991 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154632, NJ-614, parked on the Miramar ramp. Photo by K. Snyder, Gary Verver Collection. Dec 1991 BuNo 154325, NJ-617, parked on the ramp. Photo by K. Snyder, Gary Verver Collection. Dec 1991 BuNo 154181, NJ-620, parked on the ramp. Keith Snyder, Gary Verver Collection Dec 1991 BuNo 154190, NJ-624, parked on the ramp. Keith Snyder, Gary Verver Collection Dec 1991 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154657, NJ-613, parked on the ramp. Keith Snyder, Gary Verver Collection BuNo 155018, NJ-627, parked on the ramp 23-Dec-91. U.S. Navy photo by B. Trombecky 1991-92: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154209, NJ-621, parked on the ramp and painted in a tan/brown camouflage scheme. Unknown photographer via W. Mutza Circa 1991-92: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 159483, NJ-630, parked on the line. Craig Kaston 1991-92: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 151059, NJ-632, parked on the ramp and painted a brown/tan camouflage scheme. Unknown photographer via W. Mutza 21 APR 1992: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154181, NJ-620, parked on the ramp. W. Munzenmaier 21 APR 1992: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154183, NJ-600, parked on the ramp and painted a tan/brown camouflage scheme. W. Munzenmaier Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154632, NJ-614, painted in a blue/grey camouflage scheme. J.D. Stewart 21 APR 1992: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155017, NJ-621, parked on the ramp. W. Munzenmaier 21 APR 1992: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155018, NJ-627, parked by the hangar and painted a tan/brown/green camouflage scheme. W. Munzenmaier 21 APR 1992: Bandits Skyhawk Skyhawk BuNo 151988, NJ-630, parked on the rmap and painted in a brown/gray camouflage scheme. W. Munzenmaier 21 APR 1992: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 151044, NJ-625, parked on the ramp with the hook and flaps down and the nose cone removed. W. Munzenmaier 21 APR 1992: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 149666, NJ-630, parked on the ramp and painted a brown/green camouflage scheme. Pretty low on the main gear for a Skyhawk without an engine. W. Munzenmaier 21 APR 1992: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 151059, NJ-632, parked on the ramp and painted a brown/tan camouflage scheme. W. Munzenmaier VF-126 A-4F BuNo 154181, NJ-620, 02 May 1992, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 154183, NJ-600, 02 May 1992, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 154183, NJ-600, 02 May 1992, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 155018, NJ-627, 02 May 1992, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 155064, NJ-625, 02 May 1992, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154183, displaying a camouflage paint scheme, on the flight line May 1992. The aircraft, assigned to the Commander, Fighter Wing Pacific, provides adversary training for Pacific Fleet-based squadrons. U.S. Navy photo, PH2 Bruce Trombecky BuNo 155000, #50, parked on the ramp in a brown/tan camouflage scheme May 1992. Gary Verver Collection. BuNo 151988, NJ-630, parked on the flight ramp in a mottled camouflage scheme May 1992. Gary Verver Collection. May 1992 BuNo 154183, NJ-600, "double nuts" parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection May 1992 Left side view of Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154183, NJ-600. Gary Verver Collection BuNo 154188, NJ-701, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection VF-126 BuNo.153513 parked on the flight line and exhibiting the fin flash of China to represent an aggressor country. The aircraft is providing adversary training for Pacific Fleet-based squadrons. U.S. Navy photo by Bruce Trombecky VF-126 TA-4J SKYHAWK BuNo. 154334 - June 5, 1992 TA-4J BuNo. 154334, side number NJ-15 of the VF-126 "Bandits", Naval Air Station Miramar, California, taxiing toward the Naval Air Station Atlanta transit line, June 5, 1992. This aircraft carries what might be called a "snake" camouflage scheme, complete with green Libyan insignia on tail. Prior to the end of the Cold War, "Bandit" aircraft were marked with a red star; this fell from favor (as in other adversary units), so markings of various other prospective enemies were applied after 1991. From a photograph by Frank J. Mirande. BuNo.154182 Bandits Skyhawk, parked on the flight line in preparation for a mock combat training mission, July 1992 photo. Official Navy Photo by LtCdr. Dave parsons. Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155064, NJ-625, parked on the flight line in aggressor markings - July 1992. U.S. Navy photo by LtCdr. Dave Parsons VF-126 A-4M SKYHAWK BuNo. 159486 - August 1992 As the USMC retired its A-4M's, a handful ended up in adversary service with the USN. This A-4M Skyhawk from VF-126, BuNo. 159486, was one of them. It was taken at Naval Air Station Miramar's airshow in August 1992. From a photograph by Mike Shapiro. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 154183, NJ-623, 05 December 1992, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. VF-126 A-4F BuNo 154209, NJ-621, 05 December 1992, Miramar. Photo by Scott VanAken. 05 DEC 1992: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 149666, NJ-630, parked on the ramp and painted a brown/green/tan camouflage scheme. Craig Kaston 05 DEC 1992: Skyhawk BuNo 159486, NJ-632, parked on the line and painted in a gray/blue camouflage scheme. Craig Kaston VF-126 A-4F BuNo 154173, NJ-622, dated 24 April 1993. Photo by J. Tunney, G. Verver collection. 24 April 1993 Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155030, NJ-624, parked on the ramp next to the hangar. Photo by J. Tunney, Gary Verver Collection. TA-4J BuNo. 154334 - side number NJ 615 - Summer 1993 VF-126 Bandit TA-4F BuNo. 154334 - side number NJ 615 at Naval Air Station Miramar, California. Please see this aircraft above on June 5, 1992. Photograph from Jeff Malone. MAY 1993: Bandits Skyhawk Skyhawk BuNo 151988, NJ-630, parked on the rmap and painted in a brown/gray camouflage scheme. Unknown Photographer via W. Mutza Four VF-126 TA-4 Skyhawks. Can't read any of the BuNo's, the modex's, clockwise from the top, are NJ-620, NJ-616 in the lead, NJ 617 and NJ 621 in the slot. Official U.S. Navy photo from the Don Scott collection. VF-126 NJ-619, BuNo 152855, eastbound over NALF San Clemente. Don Scott photo, Gary Verver Collection. 26 MAR 1994: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155037, NJ-626, parked on the flightline in a blue/gray camouflage scheme. Jim Burridge 24 NOV 1994: close-up left front cockpit view as plane captain Airman (AN) Mary Garcia, performs preflight inspections with the pilot of Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154632, NJ-614. U.S. Navy photo, PH3 J. Marzini 24 NOV 1994: close-up left front view as plane captain Airman (AN) Mary Garcia, stands nect to Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154632, NJ-614. U.S. Navy photo, PH3 J. Marzini 24 NOV 1994: left front view of Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154632, NJ-614, as plane captain Airman (AN) Mary Garcia, signals the pilot, LT J. P. Whatley, at the conclusion of her preflight inspections. U.S. Navy photo, PH3 J. Marzini 24 NOV 1994: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154632, NJ-614, as plane captain Airman (AN) Mary Garcia, performs her preflight inspections. U.S. Navy photo, PH3 J. Marzini 24 NOV 1994: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154632, NJ-614, as plane captain Airman (AN) Mary Garcia, checks the undercarriage during her preflight inspections. U.S. Navy photo, PH3 J. Marzini 24 NOV 1994: Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154632, NJ-614, as plane captain Airman (AN) Mary Garcia, checks the port main gear during her preflight inspection. U.S. Navy photo, PH3 J. Marzini 24 NOV 1994: plane captains for Fighter Squadron 126 (VF-126), prepare for preflight checks on Skyhawk BuNo 154173, NJ-622. US Navy PH3 J. Marzini 24 NOV 1994: plane captain for Fighter Squadron 126 (VF-126), performs preflight checks on a Skyhawk BuNo 154209, NJ-621, as ground crewmen look on. US Navy PH3 J. Marzini In-flight view of Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154634, NJ-602, in formation with A-4F BuNo 155017, NJ-621 and A-4F BuNo 155031, NJ-622. Bruce Trombecky 1994 BuNo 154334, NJ-615, on display. David Lindley. BuNo 154289, NJ-613, parked on the ramp with a centerline tank. Gary Verver Collection. BuNo 155017, NJ-621, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection. BuNo 154288, NJ-622, parked on the ramp & configured with a centerline tank. Gary Verver Collection. VF-126 Skyhawk BuNo 153513, NJ-612, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 154313, NJ-603, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155030, NJ-624, parked on the ramp and painted in a blue/grey camouflage scheme. J.D. Stewart Bandits Skyhawk BuNo 155064, NJ-625, on final for touchdown. J.D. Stewart |