| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 125485 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Douglas A2D Skyshark |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Douglas A2D Skyshark |
| Aircraft Version: | Douglas A2D-1 Skyshark |
| C/n (msn): | 7596 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | ChinoMap |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KCNO IATA: CNO Local: CNO Other: - |
| Photo Date: | September 1991 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 767662 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 12 January 2025, and has since been viewed 141 times. |