The Don Englebreston Collection

Douglas A-1 Skyraider (USMC 'MR-31') — Front Three-Quarter View, Static Display

Douglas A-1 Skyraider (USMC 'MR-31') — Front Three-Quarter View, Static Display

Nose-on view of a restored Marine Corps A-1 Skyraider, tail code 'MR,' side number 31, showcasing the aircraft's massive four-bladed propeller and radial engine. Built for endurance and firepower, the Skyraider carried more ordnance than many World War II heavy bombers and became indispensable to Marine and Navy close-air-support missions during the Vietnam War. This preserved example is displayed today at air shows to honor that legacy. Project: 219922