Skyraider author requests photos & info

[Ken]

I've been in contact with Mr Don Jay who is working on the next Squadron/Signal title on the Skyraider. This book will mention the Navy's use of the AD and Korea, but will have a greater focus on USAF ops & surviving A-1's than before.

He is looking for any info, but images of unusual ordnance loads, nose art/names, and recent photos of warbirds/museum birds are most needed. I know some of you guys have taken some stunning images that should be seen by a wider audience, please consider sharing.

You may reach him at: djay "at" nc "dot" rr "dot" com

[Mark Allen M]

I probably have nothing he'd be interested in Ken ...


XBT2D-1P


USNAD-7 Skyraider#1


AD with 14,041 pounds flight loaded; 10,500 pounds of bombs.


Douglas A1 Skyraider with a full load


AD over the Korean coast


Ordnancemen fixing bombs on the racks of a U.S. Navy Douglas AD-4 Skyraider during the Korean War on 25 November 1952. The aircraft belonged to attack squadron VA-75 Sunday Punchers of Carrier Air Group Seven (CVG-7) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31), which was deployed to Korea from 20 May 1952 to 8 January 1953.

[Malo83]

Mark, you never cease to amaze me.

[Duggy009]

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