The Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was an American jet fighter / bomber originally designed to operate from U.S. Navy aircraft carriers.  The jet was designed and produced by Douglas Aircraft Corporation (later McDonnell Douglas) and was initially given the designation A-4D under the Navy's pre-1962 designation system.  The Skyhawk has played key roles over the last fifty years in the Vietnam, the Falklands and Yom Kippur wars.  Approximately 2,960 aircraft have been produced since its introduction with the U.S. Navy in 1956.  While the U.S. military retired all examples during the 1998 - 2003 timeframe, several foreign air arms around the world still fly the A-4 to this day.  The A-4 E variant, which is the subject of this kit, included an upgraded J52-P-6A engine, two more weapons pylons and improved avionics.  This older A-4 E "Skyhawk" model is molded in light-gray plastic and includes the following features: 1) Authentic markings for three different aircraft including one flown by the United States Navy from the carrier U.S.S. Independence; 2) Black plastic colored bombs and rockets; 3) Clear plastic canopy; 4) Recessed panel lines and 5) Illustrated assembly instructions.  The box is in very good condition.  Never started and 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions inventoried.