VMA-142Photograph Album1961: MAJ Dean H. Maderis checks out one of the new Skyhawks that are replacing the squadrons F9F Cougars. Naval Aviation News BuNo.147726 in a 1970 photo of the reserve flight line at NAS JAX. This VMA-142 A-4C previously was owned by VA-44, where Dave Dollorhide flew it in 1966. Photo provide by Dave Dollarhide. BuNo 147807, MB-9, parked on the flightline. Lionel Paul Skyhawk BuNo 147815, MB-7, parked on the flightline. Unknown photograper via W. Mutza 1974: Flying Gators Skyhawk BuNo 149594, MB-3, parked on the ramp. Unknown photograper via W. Mutza MAR 1974: VMA-142 A-4L BuNo 148436, MB-8, parked on the ramp. L.B. Sides 24 July 1977 BuNo 154979, MB-09, parked on the flight line next to VMA-331 A-4M BuNo 158183. Gary Verver Collection 1978: Flying Gators Skyhawk BuNo 154976, MB-10, painted in a brown/tan camouflage scheme. Harry Gann VMA-142 A-4F Skyhawk BuNo. 155030 - 1979 A-4F Skyhawk BuNo. 155030 side number 04 of Marine Reserve squadron VMA-142/MAG-42 Det "A" the "Flying Gators" from Naval Air Station Cecil Field near Jacksonville, Florida. The "Fox" is carrying "shake and bake" as it departs Cecil for fun and adventure. Photo by and from John W. Street MGySgt - USMC-Ret. 1979 BuNo 155022, MB-06, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection Apr 1979 BuNo 154209, MB-12 parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection Apr 1980 BuNo 154209, MB-12 parked on the ramp with a centerline tank and wing mounted TER's. Gary Verver Collection Apr 1980 BuNo 154971, MB-11, parked on the flight line. Gary Verver Collection Apr 1980 BuNo 155034, MB-03, parked on the flight line. Gary Verver Collection May 1980 BuNo 155030, MB-04, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection Oct 1980 Flying Gators Skyhawk BuNo 155013, MB-07, as she taxis by the photographer. Gary Verver Collection Nov 1980 BuNo 155022, MB-06, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection DEC 1980: BuNo 155013, MB-07, parked on the ramp. Rob Mignard March 1984 of Flying Gators Skyhawk BuNo 154209, MB-00, parked on the ramp. Ted Paskowski, Gary Verver Collection May 1985 BuNo 155028, MB-16, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection Dec 1985 Flying Gators Skyhawk BuNo 154989, MB-12, parked on the ramp in a lo vis gray paint scheme. Gary Verver Collection 03 Sept 1988 BuNo 159482, MB-12, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection 03 Sept 1988 right rear view of BuNo 159482, MB-12, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection Oct 1988 BuNo 159482, MB-12, on the ramp with a pair of drop tanks. Gary Verver Collection VMA-142 A-4M Skyhawk BuNo. 158162 - 1988 Marine Reserve squadron VMA-142 "Flying Gators" A-4M BuNo. 158162, side number Mike Bravo 01. This is the Commanding Officer's bird from Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Florida. It is pictured at Naval Air Station Atlanta in December, 1988. Colors are tactical paint scheme ghost grays ("low-vis"). Photo by and from Frank J. Mirande Sketch drawn by a Squadron ordinance man Sketch from Randy Toskin. A-4 Skyhawk Ejection Seat Drawing from Randy Toskin. BuNo 154207, MB-15, parked on the ramp with a centerline tank. Gary Verver Collection BuNo 154976, MB-10, parked on the ramp. Gary Verver Collection |
