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excellence III said:
Perfect
Mitchel25J (69 plus million Views Thank You ) said:
From this photo to the color shots are taking during Vietnam
TVL1970 said:
Douglas AD-7 (A-1J) Skyraider, BuNo 142038 (c/n 11518), shot down by Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) near Ban Senphan, Laos on February 1, 1966. Pilot Lt.(jg) B.S. Eakin (USN) ejected and was rescued by a USAF helicopter.

excellence III said:
Very Nice
Dave_R_ said:
Interesting effect from the white tips on the propeller blades as the airplane moved forward. Hook is higher than the tail wheel so I assume this is take off roll.
TVL1970 said:
Douglas AD-7 (A-1J) Skyraider, BuNo 142048 (c/n 11528), later transferred to the US Air Force and given the serial no. 52-142048. This aircraft would be shot down by Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) over Laos on April 25, 1968. See: www.joebaugher.com/usaf_serials/1952.html

TVL1970 said:
US Navy Douglas AD-5 Skyraider, BuNo 124006 (c/n 7312). Originally constructed as an AD-4 variant, but converted into the prototype for the AD-5 Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) version of the Skyraider. See: www.joebaugher.com/navy_serials/thirdseries13.html www.joebaugher.com/usattack/newa1_17.html
Eagle0025 said:
First flight as AD-5 17 August 1951. Assigned NOTS China Lake, CA.