The Don Englebreston Collection

Visitors Examine A-1 Skyraider Cockpit During Restoration, Tennessee Air Museum

Visitors Examine A-1 Skyraider Cockpit During Restoration, Tennessee Air Museum

A young visitor sits in the cockpit of a Douglas A-1 Skyraider undergoing restoration at the Tennessee Air Museum. The Skyraider, a rugged single-engine attack aircraft, served extensively in close air support, rescue escort, and strike missions during the Vietnam War. The red 'RESCUE' marking near the canopy indicates the panel emergency crews would break to free a pilot after a crash landing. Project: 219533