Doug Matthews has successfully flown his recently refurbished Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk for the first time! We have been following this exciting project for several months, and have posted a few earlier pieces on the project, and its history. The aircraft, Bu.156925, now wears the markings of VF-126, but had originally served in VT-86.
A former US Navy pilot, Doug Matthews acquired the aircraft in late 2015 with just five hours on the clock following a ten-year restoration. The Skyhawk has since undergone a significant upgrade, which included a complete cockpit rebuild, at Matthews’ facility, Classic Fighters of America.
He and co-owner, Al Armstrong, have just completed the first post-restoration flight. (Al Armstrong is a former US Navy F/A-18 Hornet instructor and regular pilot of the Commemorative Air Force Dixie Wing‘s FG-1D Corsair, SBD Dauntless and P-51D Mustang.)
For many more photos please follow the link:
http://www.warbirdsnews.com/warbird-restorations/doug-matthews-a-4-skyhawk-airborne.html
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