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Uploaded: 07/27/16 2:45 AM GMT
Midway Carrier Museum - A1 Skyraider
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San Diego, California, USA. First built by Douglas Aircraft in 1945, this plane type saw service with the US Navy, Marines, and Air Force, as well as British and French military. Eventually replaced by jet aircraft, this single-seat attack plane saw operational use in Korea and Viet Nam. The A1's last service was in the Gabonese Air Force in 1986. This plane has the tail lettering of the Pacific Fleet Carrier Wing 2.

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.biffobear
07/27/16 6:22 AM GMT
Looks like a lethal piece of airborne mayhem....R.
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::Ramad
07/27/16 8:24 AM GMT
Sharp shot of this old warplane with all details well in focus Thad.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::corngrowth
07/27/16 10:24 AM GMT
Still impressive Thad, and a wonderful shot.

When the USA wouldn't have had such planes and aircraft carriers, a part of the world wouldn't have lived in peace now!
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::tigger3
07/27/16 11:15 AM GMT
Very well detailed, and crisp and clear image, and a very impressive warplane. tigs=^..^=
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::trixxie17
07/27/16 4:40 PM GMT
Very crisp details Thad and a good accompanying narrative.
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.Tomeast
07/27/16 5:35 PM GMT
Very good planes stay in service for a while so this must be a good one..Fine photo Thad.
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.GomekFlorida
07/28/16 10:24 PM GMT
What a beautiful plane she is. Nice shot.
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Long before the white man and long before the wheel, when the dark green forests were too silent to be real. Lightfoot 1967
::jerseygurl
07/29/16 4:48 PM GMT
That's a mighty impressive airplane Thad - Great Capture!!!!!!!!!
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.rvdb
07/31/16 12:06 AM GMT
Catching up been on holiday.

Rob
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.icedancer
08/03/16 10:55 PM GMT
Oh my, spectacular detail and capture, I didn't realize they could carry so many. Breath taking upload and colour - bravo
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VIEWED IN FULL
.Eubeen
08/08/16 11:10 PM GMT
A good capture of the plane, Thad. Nice details, colours and clarity in the photo.
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