A-1H Skyraider aboard USS Midway June, 1965
During the Viet Nam War the Skyraider saw extensive service. Aside from attack duties, it was used in various forms as transports, ambulances, freighters, target tugs, and rescue helicopter escorts. Twice, Skyraiders from VA-25 and VA-176 engaged in air to air combat with Mig-17’s and scored one kill on each occasion.
Douglas’ catch phrase for the Skyraider was that “It could carry anything but the kitchen sink”. To help prove this point, on June 20,1965, Lt Commander Ed Greathouse flew this aircraft, “Paper Tiger II” off Midway with a toilet attached to a bomb rack. I have not found the results of this mission nor heard any comment from the enemy that may have been struck by it. Lets hear it for our troops sense of humor.
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Craig Abrahamson said on July 26, 2013
Good work on the Spad, Frank – (love the armament)….:)
Phil Steele said on July 26, 2013
Skyraiders—one of the best. Great looking build.
Stephen W Towle said on July 27, 2013
One of the great “American Standard” stories of the Vietnam War and the SPAD.
Neat model and a A/C with out the Hornet painted on the side of it.
Two thumbs up,
Gregor de Ste Croix said on July 28, 2013
Great Skyraider Frank. Like it 🙂