Few modern military aircraft can claim the longevity and success of the legendary Douglas A4 Skyhawk. First flown in the mid1950s the A4 Skyhawk achieved combat fame in the Falklands 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. The A4 also known as the Bantam Bomber and Scooter was a small subsonic aircraft which was originated during the 1950s. The A4 dramatically bucked the trend