Douglas A-1E Skyraider The A-1E on display (serial number 52-132649) is the aircraft flown by Major Bernard Fisher on March 10, 1966, a mission for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He rescued a fellow pilot shot down over South Vietnam by landing in enemy territory under heavy fire and flying him to safety. This is believed to be the only surviving fixed-wing Medal of Honor aircraft. The airplane on exhibit, severely damaged in further combat in South Vietnam and later repaired, came to

🔥 The Medal of Honor A-1E Skyraider: A True Hero’s Aircraft ✈️🏅 On March 10, 1966, Major Bernard Fisher piloted this very A-1E Skyraider (serial #52-132649) on a daring rescue mission in South Vietnam. Under intense enemy fire, he landed in hostile territory to save a fellow pilot, a heroic act that earned him the Medal of Honor. This aircraft is believed to be the only surviving fixed-wing Medal of Honor aircraft in existence. 🔹 Originally designed as a U.S. Navy carrier-based attack aircraf

Here's a recent look at the A-1H Skyraider restoration. The aircraft did move to the Southeast Asia War Gallery today. Note: the nose art will be unveiled this week during a private ceremony. We will post video soon! #restoration #skyraider | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Here's a look back to the nose art painting on the A-1H Skyraider restoration by Chad Vanhook. Did you know that Chad also painted the Four Queens nose art and the brunette in the red swimsuit on the Memphis Belle? #artist 🎨 | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Feel free to share your Skyraider photos from here or across the globe! This aircraft (US Navy BuNo 134600) was modified and painted by the Museum’s Restoration Division to represent Capt Smith’s Air Force Cross aircraft and placed on display in 2022. It was part of OPERATION FARM GATE and flown by the South Vietnamese Air Force from 1965 to 1975. The Air Force Museum Foundation partnered with the A-1 Skyraider Association to fund the A-1H restoration. #avgeek #history | National Museum of the U