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52-132649, 1952 Douglas A-1E Skyraider, C/N: 9506

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52-132649, 1952 Douglas A-1E Skyraider C/N 9506, On display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.  This Skyraider of 1st Air Commando Squadron was flown by Maj. Bernard F. Fisher when he rescued a fellow pilot shot down at A Shau Valley on March 10, 1966 by landing his Spad under fire.

On display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This Skyraider of 1st Air Commando Squadron was flown by Maj. Bernard F. Fisher when he rescued a fellow pilot shot down at A Shau Valley on March 10, 1966 by landing his Spad under fire.

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Photographer: Arjun Sarup
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Shot Date: 2016-06-22
Airport: KFFO
Wright-patterson Afb Airport
Upload Date: 2018-09-06
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Device Manufacturer: Nikon Corporation
Device Model: NIKON D800
Device Type: Digital Still Camera
Shot Time: 2016:06:22 17:05:40
Original Image Size: 1200 x 801 pixels
Exposure Time: 1/10 sec
F Number: f/4
Exposure Bias: 0
ISO Speed: 320
Focal Length: 28 mm
Flash: Compulsory Flash, Return light not detected
Exposure Mode: 1
White Balance: 0
Scene Type: Directly Photographed
Contrast: 0
Saturation: 0
Sharpness: 2
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  • 52-132649 @ FFO - Formerly with the US Navy, 132649 was transferred to the USAF as 52-132649. Used in rescue of downed airman March 10, 1966 at Special Forces camp at A Shau, for which Maj Bernard G. Fisher was awarded the Medal of Honor. - by Dean Heald by Dean Heald @ FFO
  • 52-132649 @ KFFO - National Museum of the Air Force - by Ronald Barker by Ronald Barker @ KFFO
  • 52-132649 @ FFO - A-1E Skyraider - by Florida Metal by Florida Metal @ FFO
  • 52-132649 @ FFO - 1952 Douglas AD-5 (A-1E) Skyraider at the USAF Museum in Dayton, Ohio.  On 3/10/66, Maj. Bernard Fisher landed this plane in combat to rescue a downed fellow pilot. - by Bob Simmermon by Bob Simmermon @ FFO
  • 52-132649 @ KFFO - Douglas A-1E - by Mark Pasqualino by Mark Pasqualino @ KFFO