Douglas_XBT2D-1_Skyraider_on_the_ground,_circa_1945.jpg


Summary

Description A Douglas XBT2D-1 Skyraider . The XBT2D-1 made its first flight on 11 March 1945. The BT2D was redesignated AD in 1946 and A-1 in 1962. Note the original large spinner which was later deleted.
Date circa 1945
date QS:P,+1945-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source U.S. Navy Naval Aviation News June 1961 [1]
Author U.S. Navy

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