The Don Englebreston Collection

Detail Photograph: A-1 Skyraider Cockpit Right Console and Seat, with 'Octane 115/145' Placard

Detail Photograph: A-1 Skyraider Cockpit Right Console and Seat, with 'Octane 115/145' Placard

This detail view of an A-1 Skyraider's cockpit highlights the fuel grade placard reading 'Octane 115/145,' a reminder of the high-octane aviation gasoline required by the aircraft's powerful R-3350 radial engine. Preserved cockpits like this one offer visitors a close look at the complexity behind every Skyraider mission. Project: 219105