Aug 7, 2022 | A-1 Skyraider, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2022, Nikon 1 V3, Oshkosh 2022
Oshkosh 2022 | Douglas A-1 Skyraider The A-1 Skyraider entered service in December 1946 as the next generation of WWII dive bombers and torpedo bombers. It saw extensive action in the Korean War by the U.S. Navy and USMC. In the Vietnam War, it again saw action as primary ground support attack aircraft and as one of the Skyraider’s most famous roles: the “Sandy” helicopter escort on search and rescue operations. With a cruising speed of 170 to 200 kts, a level attack speed of 260 kts, and a maximum sea level red-line speed of 410 kts, the Skyraider hugged the terrain below enemy radar coverage and delivered ordnance loads up to 8000 pounds. Its pilots and crews bestowed many names on the Skyraider including Sandy, Spad, Hobo, Zorro, and Firefly. The Skyraider was retired by the U.S. military in the 1970’s after a total of 3,180 planes were built. Note: I post an image everyday at hankconrad.com.
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| 7/29/2022 | Douglas A-1 Skyraider |
| Gear | Nikon 1 V3 with a FT-1 Adapter and an AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR lens |
| Exposure | 70mm (189mm) f/25 1/40s -0.33ev 160iso |
Sep 16, 2020 | A-1 Skyraider, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2020, Nikon 1 V3, Remembering Oshkosh
Remembering Oshkosh | A-1 Skyraider “Bad News” Landing The A-1 Skyraider entered service in December 1946 as the next generation of WWII dive bombers and torpedo bombers. It saw extensive action in the Korean War by the U.S. Navy and USMC. In the Vietnam War, it again saw action as primary ground support attack aircraft. The Skyraider’s most famous roles was the “Sandy” helicopter escort on search and rescue operations. The Skyraider was retired by the U.S. military in the 1970’s after a total of 3,180 planes were built. For the whole story with all images, see Remembering Oshkosh | a 7 Image Story.
Aug 2, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, A-1 Skyraider, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2018, Nikon 1 V3, Oshkosh 2018
Oshkosh 2018 | AD-5W (EA-1E) Skyraider Landing Douglas manufactured a total of 3,180 Skyraiders in seven variations. The AD-5 was a multiple crew variant. The fuselage was lengthened and widened for side by side seating and for a crew compartment behind the pilots. Also, the engine was moved forward and the vertical tail area was increased. This Skyraider, a AD-5W (EA-1E), is a three-seat Airborne Early Warning plane with radar. It’s painted in the colors and markings it wore when in service with VAW 12 “Bats”. See Oshkosh 2018 | a 7 Image Story for more about 2018 Air Adventure.
Aug 1, 2018 | 7 Image Story Posts, A-1 Skyraider, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Daily Image 2018, Nikon 1 V3, Oshkosh 2018
Oshkosh 2018 | A-1 Skyraider “Bad News” Landing The A-1 Skyraider entered service in December 1946 as the next generation of WWII dive bombers and torpedo bombers. It saw extensive action in the Korean War by the U.S. Navy and USMC. In the Vietnam War, it again saw action as primary ground support attack aircraft and as one of the Skyraider’s most famous roles: the “Sandy” helicopter escort on search and rescue operations. The Skyraider was retired by the U.S. military in the 1970’s after a total of 3,180 planes were built. See Oshkosh 2018 | a 7 Image Story for more about 2018 Air Adventure.
Jul 29, 2018 | 1 VR 10-30mm f/3.4-5.6 PD-Zoom, 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 7 Image Stories, A-1 Skyraider, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Aviation, B-29 Superfortress, C-47 Skytrain, Events, Nikon 1 V3, Oshkosh 2018, P-51 Mustang, T-28 Trojan
Oshkosh 2018 | a 7 Image Story Picking seven images to represent Oshkosh Air Adventure 2018 feels like mission impossible. To narrow it down a bit; for this story, it’s all about warbirds!
Also, “Doc”, one of 1644 B-29 Superfortresses built in Witchita during WWII, came to Oshkosh. Doc was found in the Mojave Desert in 1987 and restored over the past 15+ years. Learn more about Doc!
With initial deployment in 1950, the North American Aviation T-28 was the first trainer designed to transition pilots to flying jets. Besides being a trainer, the T-28 was also used in a counter-insurgency role during the Vietnam War. In civilian use, it continues flying as an aerobatic warbird.
The Red Tail P-51C Mustang, Tuskegee Airmen, also visited Oshkosh this year. It was painted to honor the four fighter squadrons in the 332nd Fighter Group featuring the red tail indicative of the Tuskegee Airmen. Learn more about Tuskegee Airmen.
The A-1 Skyraider entered service in December 1946 and saw extensive action in the Korean War and Vietnam War. One of the Skyraider’s most famous roles was as the “Sandy” helicopter escort on search and rescue operations. It was retired in the 1970’s after a total of 3,180 planes were built.
This year the Douglas C-47 Skytrain was featured with around twelve C-47s attending, including That’s All, Brother. They attended Oshkosh as part of their preparation for the June 2019 recreation of the flight into Normandy. In the wee hours of the morning on 6 Jun 1944, “That’s All Brother”, piloted by Lt. Col John Donalsoned, led the first flight of more than 800 C-47s to drop over 13,000 paratroopers from the 101st and 82nd Airborne divisions behind enemy lines in Normandy. “That’s All, Brother” on the nose was a message meant for Adolf Hitler.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Oshkosh 2018.
Click any image below for a slide show!
Apr 17, 2016 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, A-1 Skyraider, Aviation, Daily Image 2016, Nikon 1 V3
The A-1 Skyraider entered service in December 1946 and saw combat in both Korea and Vietnam. A total of 3,180 aircraft were produced before production ended in 1957. With a cruising speed of 170 to 200 kts, a level attack speed of 260 kts, and a maximum sea level red-line speed of 410 kts, the Skyraider hugged the terrain below enemy radar coverage and delivered ordnance loads up to 8000 pounds. It’s pilots and crews bestowed many names on the Skyraider: Sandy, Spad, Hobo, Zorro, Firefly. On 10 April 1968, the U.S. Navy officially retired the Able Dog.
Aug 4, 2015 | A-1 Skyraider, AF-S 70-300mm f4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR, Aviation, Daily Image 2015, Military Aircraft, Nikon 1 V3
The A-1 Skyraider was a kick ass, close air support attack aircraft. Actually, designed during WWII, it saw action in Korea and Southeast Asia where it was eventually replaced by jets like the A-7.
