Douglas A-1 SKYRAIDER A1-D Vietnam Search Rescue DVD

Description: A-1 SKYRAIDER " width="100%" height="90" border="0"> Douglas A-1 SKYRAIDER DVD Description The Douglas A-1 Skyraider (formerly designated AD before the 1962 unification of Navy and Air Force designations) is an American single-seat attack aircraft in service from 1946 to the early 1980s, which served during the Korean War and Vietnam War. As American involvement in the Vietnam War began, the A-1 Skyraider was still the medium attack aircraft in many carrier air wings. They were also used by the USAF to perform one of the Skyraider's most famous roles: the "Sandy" helicopter escort on combat rescues. This DVD contains the following 6 movies: - DOUGLAS AD-1 SKYRAIDER AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION This 1947 Navy color training film is about the new AD-1 Skyraider, an American single-seat attack aircraft. (10 min) - SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT LINE OPERATIONS 1954 U.S. Navy training film highlights safety in aircraft line operations. U.S. Navy planes taxi onto the runway, including A1D Skyraiders. (16 min) - SAGA OF THE SKYRAIDER The 1969 film SAGA OF THE SKYRAIDER, produced by the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, recaps the history of the versatile Douglas A-1 Skyraider. (10 mins) - Air Force Now S.A.R. Mission This segment of "Air Force Now" features the A-1 Skyraider in action inVietnam with the First Special Operations Squadron also known as the "Hobos". In this instance the Skyraider is seen flying cover for "Jolly Green Giant" rescue helicopters. [Very funky 70's music soundtrack] (5 mins) - U.S. AIR FORCE HELICOPTER RESCUE SQUADRON This color recruitment film showcases the rescue mission of United States Air Force pilot Captain Gerald Lawrence on August 20, 1972, by members of the 40th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron (15 mins) - USS Leyte Aviation Operations This silent 1950s color footage offers a glimpse into life on the USS Leyte (CV-32) aircraft carrier, showing numerous takeoffs and landings from iconic period aircraft including F4U-4 Corsairs, F9F Cougars and A-1 Skyraiders. (9 mins) View our other military history DVDs here; The Great Battles series, Famous Generals, Rifle Marksmanship, Night Vision, Dog Training, Jeeps, Fighters and Bombers, Battleships/Aircraft Carriers, Submarines, Tanks, Civil defense, Atomic Weapons and more... * Note - these films were all produced by the US Department of Defense or US government and or are in the public domain. Purchase Policy : We always ship within 24 hours of receiving payment. Any items received damaged or unreadable are always replaced at no charge to buyer. Payment and Shipping Info Payment Options PayPal, or Credit card via PayPal Shipping/Handling Rate FREE within the U.S. via USPS First Class mail (DVD is a hybrid disc, and is readable in almost any PC or MAC, or playable in most DVD players. It is shipped in a PAPER SLEEVE with RECYCLED PACKAGING to keep costs low. No case is included.) Another quality product from... " width="200" height="98" border="1">

Price: 6.99 USD

Location: Petaluma, California

End Time: 2024-12-12T22:58:37.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD