A-1 Skyraider
A-1 Skyraider: The U.S. Military’s Last Propeller-Driven Fighter
What You Need to Know: The A-1 Skyraider, introduced during World War II, became the U.S.’s last propeller-driven attack aircraft. First flown in 1945, it served through the Korean and...
A-1 Skyraider: The Prop Plane That Could Fly Nearly Any Combat Mission
The Douglas A-1/ AD-1 Skyraider made her maiden flight on 18 March 1945, i.e. whilst WWII was still raging. If you think she bears at least a passing resemblance to...