805 Squadron Motto – Over Sea and Sand, Call Sign "Checkmates"
Battle Honors – Crete 1941, Libya 1941-42, Korea 1951-52
After being disbanded for 5 years 805 Squadron reformed for the third time on 10
January 1968. This time they would fly the McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk
lightweight strike fighter. Originally the aircraft wore a red and white checkerboard tail
but in 1970 this was replaced by a figure of a chess piece black knight. For 14 years
805 Squadron was based at NAS Nowra and operated from the carrier HMAS Melbourne
for operational missions. In 1982 RAN's sole carrier was decommissioned so once again
the 805 Squadron was disbanded.
In November 1967 the RAN received the first 8 A-4Gs with 882 being one. They were A-
4Fs without the avionics hump and upgraded to perform an air defense role as well as
retaining a ground-strike capability. In the 1970s 882 spent time as part of 805 Squadron’
s (Checkmates) aerobatic team. In 1983 the aircraft was put in storage and sold to the
RNZAF in 1984 and used in the Kiwi Red Aerobatic Team. Damaged in a mid air incident
during a practice in 1989 and returned to service with 2 Squadron in 2001. In January
2001 the plane crashed killing the pilot.
Battle Honors – Crete 1941, Libya 1941-42, Korea 1951-52
After being disbanded for 5 years 805 Squadron reformed for the third time on 10
January 1968. This time they would fly the McDonnell Douglas A-4G Skyhawk
lightweight strike fighter. Originally the aircraft wore a red and white checkerboard tail
but in 1970 this was replaced by a figure of a chess piece black knight. For 14 years
805 Squadron was based at NAS Nowra and operated from the carrier HMAS Melbourne
for operational missions. In 1982 RAN's sole carrier was decommissioned so once again
the 805 Squadron was disbanded.
In November 1967 the RAN received the first 8 A-4Gs with 882 being one. They were A-
4Fs without the avionics hump and upgraded to perform an air defense role as well as
retaining a ground-strike capability. In the 1970s 882 spent time as part of 805 Squadron’
s (Checkmates) aerobatic team. In 1983 the aircraft was put in storage and sold to the
RNZAF in 1984 and used in the Kiwi Red Aerobatic Team. Damaged in a mid air incident
during a practice in 1989 and returned to service with 2 Squadron in 2001. In January
2001 the plane crashed killing the pilot.
True 1/72 scale
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
Loads of optional armament has been provided
Canopy opens
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
Professionally painted
Great attention to detail
All markings are Tampoed (pad applied)
Option to display the model on a stand that is provided
Model can be shown with the landing gear in the down or up positions
Loads of optional armament has been provided
Canopy opens
Extremely heavy metal with a minimum of plastic
Highly collectable
Hobby Master 1/72 Air Power Series (Jet Powered) HA1405 - McDonnell Douglas, Royal Australian Navy A- 4G “882”/N13-154903, VF-805 Checkmates |
| Specifications A-4G Based on the A-4F - new ejection seat, wing lift spoilers, nose wheel steering, optional external in-flight refueling buddy tank and additional weapons options. Manufacturer: McDonnell Douglas Type: Carrier-borne light attack fighter bomber Number purchased: 16 Delivered: 1967 Crew: one Weight: 10,100 lbs empty - 24,500 lbs loaded Dimensions: Wing Span – 27 ft. 6 in. / Length – 44 ft. / Height – 15 ft. Engine: 1 X Pratt & Whitney J52-P8A 9,300 lb thrust Performance: Ceiling - 40,000 ft. Speed - 756.75 mph ( 657.6 kts) Range - 2,000 mi. (ferry) Armament: Guns – 2 X 20 mm cannons 100 rounds per gun, 250lb or 500lb bombs, 2.75 in or 5in rocket pods, AIM-9B Sidewinder IR AAMs |
| THESE ARE PRE-PRODUCTION PICTURES NOT THE FINAL PRODUCT |
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