Skyhawk removed from pole for preservation

Classic jet being refurbished behind the scenes – Lutterworth Whittle memorial also receiving attention McDonnell Douglas A-4D-2 Skyhawk 11984 has been taken down from its lofty position atop a pole at Tillamook Air Museum in Oregon, US. The jet has been a ‘gate guardian’ at the attraction for many years, but inevitably exposure has taken a toll on its airframe, with museum bosses now deeming the time to be right for a facelift. The Skyhawk served aboard the USS Intrepid