VA-44Photograph AlbumMay, 1958 Promotion of B. H. Fischer Advancement in Rate of B. H. Fischer, AM3, By Cdr. T. R. Sedell, C.O. of VA-44. Fischer is from Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Naval Air News - 1959 & 1960 JUL 1960: Flying at 150', Hornets Skyhawk BuNo 142167, AD-326, delivers 300 gallons of insecticide a minute over the Jacksonville, FL area. Navair News Hornets Skyhawk BuNo 142126, AD-304, in the U.S. Navy's new hi-vis paint scheme which is the result of constant research in an effort to decrease mid-air collisions. NavAirNews April 1961 NavAirNews April 1961 1961: Hornets Skyhawk BuNo 142797, AD-444, parked on the ramp. Unknown photographer via W. Mutza VA-44 A-4B and A-4C Skyhawks BuNo. 142122 and BuNo. 149519. - 1960 A VA-44 formation of two Hornet Skyhawks. The lead Skyhawk is A-4B Skyhawk BuNo. 142122, side number AD 475. On leads' right wing is A-4C Skyhawk BuNo. 149519, side number AD 425. VA-44 first got the A-4B in September 1958 and the A-4C was first assigned in February 1960. A-4B Skyhawk BuNo. 142122, side number AB 502 with VA-72 and United States Ship F. D. Roosevelt CVA 42 - 1967. Blue Hawk A-4B Skyhawk BuNo. 144881, side number AB 501 leads Steve Pollock in A-4B Skyhawk BuNo. 142122, side number AB 502. Number three is A-4B Skyhawk BuNo. 142745, side number AB 505. USN photograph from Steve Pollock. United States Navy Photograph from Walt Adams. VA-44 A-4C Skyhawk BuNo. 148572. VA-44 Hornet A-4C Skyhawk BuNo. 148572 side number AD 409 is pictured at rest. 1966-68: Hornets Skyhawk BuNo 142105 trailing the refueling hose and drogue and accompanied by an RA-3B Skywarrior. U.S. Navy by PH2 Don K-Sieburg, Jr. 1968: Hornets Skyhawk BuNo 142105 refueling an RA-3B Skywarrior. U.S. Navy by PH2 Don K-Sieburg, Jr MAY 1968: Hornets Skyhawk BuNo 152871, AD-465, parked on the flightline. Nick Williams Front View of a VA-44 Skyhawk. A Hornet A-4C loaded for bear on the flight line. United States Navy Photograph from Walt Adams. Passing Gas. Two VA-44 Skyhawk passing gas. The lead Skyhawk is toting a tanking package to pass gas to thirsty buddies. United States Navy Photograph from Walt Adams. A-4F Skyhawk BuNo. 155060 - 1969. A-4F Skyhawk BuNo. 155060, side number AD 403 getting the United States Intrepid three wire removed from the tailhook. VA-44 was performing Carrier Qualifications (CQ) on Intrepid. Photograph by Peter A. Keery. |