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52-132649 (9506) 1952 Douglas A-1 Skyraider

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52-132649 (9506) 1952 Douglas A-1 Skyraider

Operator: USA - Air Force

 

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  • On display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This Skyraider of 1st Air Commando Squadron was flown by Maj. Bernard F. Fisher when he rescued a fellow pilot shot down at A Shau Valley on March 10, 1966 by landing his Spad under fire and picking up the downed pilot. Maj. Fisher was awarded the Medal of Honor for the rescue.

 

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