The Royal Australian Navy flew A-4G's and TA-4G's from around 1968 to 30 June 1984. After this the aircraft were sold to the Royal New Zealand Air Force, eventually to be come RNZAF A-4K's. In the ultimate irony they returned to their original home at HMAS Albatross in 1991 for a 10 year stint supporting the RAN.

All these photographs were taken by Ex RAN A-4G pilot John Bartels. All rights are retained by him and I thank him for allowing me to display them here.

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The above images show A-4G's being launched inside Jervis Bay. HMAS Melbourne is pointing into the strong westerly north/westerly winds that blow in August- September. In the background on the left is the silhouette of the clock tower at HMAS Creswell, the Royal Australian Naval College. This photo taken around 1976 or 1977.

The above images show A-4G's landing on HMAS Melbourne

RNZAF and USN A-4K's and A-4E's