Kuwati UnitsPhotograph AlbumPhtographer unknown Kuwaiti Skyhawk BuNo 160186, #807, as she taxies by the photographer. Three unknown Kuwaiti Skyhawks painted in a brown/tan camouflage scheme. harr Gann 1976 Kuwait Skyhawk BuNo 160183 alongside an unidentified Kuwait A-4KU. Gary Verver Collection 1976 Kuwait Skyhawk BuNo 160184 on the taxiway with two other unidentified Kuwaiti A-4KU's. Gary Verver Collection 1976 Kuwait Skyhawk BuNo 160210 on the ramp with two unidentified Kuwaiti A-4KU's. Gary Verver Collection 1976 Kuwait Skyhawk BuNo 160210 on the runway with a ground crewman. Gary Verver Collection 1976 Kuwait Skyhawk BuNo 160210 on the runway and ready for take-off. Gary Verver Collection 1976 left side view of Kuwait Skyhawk BuNo 160210 on the runway and ready for take-off. Gary Verver Collection 1977: Kuwaiti Skyhawk BuNo 160187 painted in a brown/tan camouflage scheme. Harry Gann circa 1977 Kuwaiti Skyhawks BuNo 160187 and BuNo 160183. Gary Verver Collection circa 1977 Kuwaiti Skyhawks BuNo 160187 and BuNo 160183. Gary Verver Collection circa 1977 Kuwaiti Skyhawk BuNo 160187. Harry Gann, G. Verver collection. circa 1977 Kuwaiti Skyhawk BuNo 160194. Gary Verver Collection circa 1977 Kuwaiti Skyhawk BuNo 160197. Gary Verver Collection 22 Nov 1990 Kuwait Skyhawk BuNo 160180, 801, parked on the fringes of a crowd that has gathered to listen to a speech by President George Bush who is paying a Thanksgiving Day visit to Operation Desert Shield U.S. troops. U.S. Navy photo, JO3 Gerald Johnson. 1991 Kuwaiti A-4KU 807. In 1974, Kuwait purchased thirty new A-4Ms and six TA-4s, along with spare parts and support equipment for $250 million. The Kuwaiti Skyhawks were designated A-4KU and TA-4KU. Delivery began in 1976. Many Kuwaiti Skyhawks based at Dhahran Air base in Saudi Arabia, were flown on combat missions against Iraq during the 1991 Gulf War. Photograph from Brian K. Shaune. Kuwaiti A-4KU 827 - 1991. After the 1991 war the remaining Kuwaiti A-4KU and TA-4KU Skyhawks were kept in storage until sold to Brazil in 1997. Note the canopy shield - to protect the canopy from desert sand etching and the crew access ladder. Photograph from Max Tollens. 01 Apr 1991 Kuwaiti Skyhawk BuNo 160206, #827,as a Kuwaiti pilot taxies toward the runway during Operation Desert Shield. U.S. Navy photo by Sgt Jeff Wright. BuNo.160186 as A-4KU 807. Photo by Brian K. Shaune BuNo.160206 as A-4KU 827. Photo by Max Tollens TA-4KU photo by Max Tollens Remains of Kuwait Skyhawk #821 (BuNo 160200). Gary Verver Collection Remains of Kuwait Skyhawk forward fuselage and partial wing, BuNo unknown. Gary Verver Collection Remains of Kuwait Skyhawk forward fuselage, BuNo unknown. Gary Verver Collection 2 Oct 1998 Brazilian Navy AF-1 Falcão N-1001 (BuNo 160180) painted in temporary (projected) colors and markings on display at the VF-1 Squadron establishment ceremony. Photo from Ronnie Whamond. Brazilian Navy AF1 Skyhawk BuNo. N 1001, side number 01, at the October 2, 1998 VF-1 Falcões establishment ceremony at the São Pedro d'Aldeia Naval Air Base, Brazil. AF1 Skyhawk BuNo. N 1001 is painted in temporary projected colors and markings. Please notice the three other AF1 Skyhawks in the background. These three Skyhawks are still painted in Kuwaiti markings and colors. Photograph from Ronnie Whamond. The São Pedro d'Aldeia VF-1 Falcões establishment ceremony parading the single seat Brazilian Navy AF-1 Falcão N-1001 (BuNo 160180) painted in a temporary color scheme. Photograph from Lieutenant Commander Claudio Mello, Brazilian Navy.. March 1999 Brazilian Navy Skyhawk N-1001 (BuNo 160180) armed with Sidewinder missiles. Gary Verver Collection Kuwaiti A-4KU 826 - August 1999. Three A-4KU Skyhawks in original Kuwait Air Force colors parked outside the Naval Air Base São Pedro da Aldeia HS-1 hangar. Photograph by Valter Sousa Andrade. Aug 1999 Kuwaiti A-4KU 807. A head on view of a newly arrived Skyhawk in original Kuwait Air Force colors. Photograph by Valter Sousa Andrade. |