- The first book to chronicle, in detail, the complete history of the iconic A-4 Skyhawk

- Interviews with pilots and engineers yield new insights into US naval aviation and aerospace industry

- Contains numerous previously unpublished photographs

Few modern military aircraft can claim the longevity and success of the legendary Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. First flown in the mid- 1950s the A-4 Skyhawk achieved combat fame in the Falkland and Vietnam wars and saw service with the air arms of seven foreign countries including Israel and New Zealand. It is still in use today in South America.