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

🔥 The Medal of Honor A-1E Skyraider: A True Hero’s Aircraft ✈️🏅 On March 10, 1966, Major Bernard Fisher piloted this very A-1E Skyraider (serial #52-132649) on a daring rescue mission in South Vietnam. Under intense enemy fire, he landed in hostile territory to save a fellow pilot, a heroic act that earned him the Medal of Honor. This aircraft is believed to be the only surviving fixed-wing Medal of Honor aircraft in existence. 🔹 Originally designed as a U.S. Navy carrier-based attack aircraf

Here's a recent look at the A-1H Skyraider restoration. The aircraft did move to the Southeast Asia War Gallery today. Note: the nose art will be unveiled this week during a private ceremony. We will post video soon! #restoration #skyraider | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Check out some footage of the Skyraider restoration to include a view from inside the cockpit. #restoration #dronevideo | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Here's a look back to the nose art painting on the A-1H Skyraider restoration by Chad Vanhook. Did you know that Chad also painted the Four Queens nose art and the brunette in the red swimsuit on the Memphis Belle? #artist 🎨 | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force