The Don Englebreston Collection

Radial Engine Propeller Hub Detail, A-1 Skyraider, Lloyd Air Museum Air Show, June 2014

Radial Engine Propeller Hub Detail, A-1 Skyraider, Lloyd Air Museum Air Show, June 2014

A close-up view of the propeller hub and radial engine cylinders on a restored A-1 Skyraider reveals the mechanical complexity behind this rugged attack aircraft's powerplant. The Wright R-3350 radial engine gave the Skyraider the power and endurance needed for long-duration close air support and rescue escort missions during the Vietnam War. Project: 219310