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142072
1957 Douglas A-1J Skyraider, c/n 9701
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142072 @ VTBD - Preserved - by micka2b
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142072 @ DMK - This particular airplane was deployed on the carriers USS Hancock, USS Midway, USS Ranger and USS Oriskany. Last duty with 56th SOW, 602 SOS in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Today displayed at RTAF Museum. - by Jean M Braun
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142072 @ VTBD - MILITARY - by mark a. camenzuli
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Airframe Info
Manufacturer Douglas
Model A-1J Skyraider Search all Douglas A-1J Skyraider
Year built 1957
Construction Number (C/N) 9701
Aircraft Type Fixed wing single engine
Number of Seats 1
Number of Engines 1
Engine Type Reciprocating
Engine Manufacturer and Model Wright R-3350-26W
Aircraft
Registration Number 142072
Current Status Museum exhibit
Owner
Owner Royal Thai Air Force Museum
Address Bangkok,
Thailand
User Comments
Malcolm Clarke, 2021-01-01 11:28:20
Accepted by US Navy 28 Jan 57. Assigned to VA54 Feb 57/Dec57. Assigned to VA155 Dec 57/Oct 58. Assigned to VA25 Jun 59/Nov 60. Assigned to VA95 Nov 60/Jun 64. Assigned to VA122 Oct 64/Apr 67. Assigned to VA152 Apr 67/Feb 68. SOC at NAS Quonset Point, RI, 27 Feb 68. to USAF as 52-142072. Struck by ground fire over Laos Feb 27 1968 and made gear up landing at Udorn AB, Thailand. To Thai AF Museum, Don Muang AB.
Courtesy Joe Baugher.