A-1 Skyraider: A Photo Chronicle Book

A Photo Chronicle featuring the famed Skyraider in Korea and Vietnam, emphasizing its great ground assault capabilities. The Skyraider was produced too late for use in WWII, but became the backbone of United States Navy aircraft carrier and United States Marine Corps strike aircraft sorties in the Korean War. During the Korean War, Skyraiders were normally painted in dark navy blue earning the nickname "Blue Plane" by enemy troops. Book includes hundreds of colorful and b&w photographs of the A-1 Skyraider. Softbound, approx. 112 pages.