Tom Dwelle explains his experience in the big Douglas A 1-E Skyraider with a gun camera pod. #skyraider #douglasskyraider #douglasskyraidera1e #guncampod #guncamerapod #nikoncamera #vietnamwar #airaviation #historysgreatestaircraft #hga #historicaircraft #colemantelevision #documentary #vintageaviation #militaryaviation #televisionprogramme #documentaryseries #history #instaaviation #aviation #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviationlovers #boeing #planespotting | History's Greatest Aircraft

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The Douglas A-1 Skyraider was the last of a dying breed—massive, piston-powered, and built to take a beating. Known as the “Spad,” it carried more ordnance than some bombers and kept flying long after jets took over. From Korea to Vietnam, the Skyraider earned a reputation for toughness, loyalty, and saving lives under fire. A true workhorse with the heart of a warrior. Check out my aviation-inspired shirts at fight2flystudio.com ✈️ #Skyraider #A1Skyraider #warbirds #wwii #aviation #aviationlove

#WarbirdWednesday takes a look at the Douglas AD (A-1) Skyraider the legendary "Spad," which made its maiden flight in March 1945, seventy-two years ago this month. | National Naval Aviation Museum

Douglas A-1E Skyraider The A-1E on display (serial number 52-132649) is the aircraft flown by Major Bernard Fisher on March 10, 1966, a mission for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He rescued a fellow pilot shot down over South Vietnam by landing in enemy territory under heavy fire and flying him to safety. This is believed to be the only surviving fixed-wing Medal of Honor aircraft. The airplane on exhibit, severely damaged in further combat in South Vietnam and later repaired, came to