The last Douglas Skyshark (of 12 built) was saved from fire practice destruction by the Planes of Fame Museum. Displayed for years with a pointed nose replacing missing engines and props, it was sold to long time museum volunteer John Muszala in 1976. Mr. Muszala's warbird restoration company "Pacific Fighters" slowly replaced missing panels and a surprise finding of A2D propellers at a junkyard saw the aircraft take shape at Chino, Ca and Idaho Falls, ID when the company re-located in 1996. The restored aircraft is on display at the San Diego Air and Space Museum Annex at Gillespie Field.

Of 12 Skysharks built, this is the only surviving aircraft.

This is at the store and restoration site for the museum

Photographed as work started on its restoration for the San Diego Air and Space Museum.

The sole surviving Skyshark displayed at Planes of Fame Museum's original location. XT-40 turboprop-powered derivative of the Skyraider. Now displayed at Idaho Falls ID.