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A-4 Skyhawk: The Navy's Mini 'Bomber' Still Give Me the Chills
Summary and Key Points: Developed in the 1950s, the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk played a key role in the Vietnam War as the U.S. Navy's primary attack aircraft. -Known for its speed and heavy bomb load, it logged more combat missions than any other naval …