| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 52-132649 |
| Alternate Serial: | 32649 |
| Military Code: | 2 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A-1 Skyraider (AD) |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A-1E Skyraider |
| C/n (msn): | 9506 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap |
| Region / Country: | Ohio, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KDWF IATA: - Local: DWF Other: - |
| Collection: | National Museum of the United States Air Force |
| Photo Date: | 18 August 2013 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 43673 |
| Photo Comment |
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Originally 132649 with the Navy, when the USAF took it on strength they gave it an s/n compatible with their system by adding the FY number. The NMUSAF lists it officially as 52-132649. This Skyraider was flown by Maj. Bernard Fisher on 10th March 66 to rescue another pilot shot down over South Vietnam, an action for which Fisher was awarded the Medal of Honor. The aircraft was sevely damaged in combat and came to the National Museum of the USAF in 1967 for restoration and preserveration. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 February 2018, and has since been viewed 285 times. |