A-1 Skyraider! Pics + Vids thread.

2495 · 11-06-2009, 05:19 PM

Lets get a super A-1 Skyraider thread going - a workhorse and life saver that in Vietnam proved time and time again that a slower, tighter turning and heavily armed airframe will save the day time and time again.

This isn't a 'bash fast jets' thread, more like an 'A-1 Skyraider was airborne sex' thread.

Nice vid - watching it get slung off the steam catapult is awesome - never get sick of watching cat launches of any aircraft type.

Last one - CSAR with A-1, JGG helo and the OV-10.

Danskeren · 11-06-2009, 05:24 PM

I know one that will appreciate this thread!

2495 · 11-06-2009, 05:29 PM

If your an A-1 Skyraider fan, this will really 'float your boat'. 5 Part documentry. Its awesome to boot.

Freeking awesome beyond words.

2495 · 11-06-2009, 05:45 PM

Pics!

Clockwinder · 11-06-2009, 05:45 PM

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2495 · 11-06-2009, 05:47 PM

Cheers Clockwinder - awesome pics - love the twin side by seat variant. Bloody hell, would i love a go in that!....

Clockwinder · 11-06-2009, 05:56 PM

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2495 · 11-06-2009, 06:04 PM

Lets go Vietnam era retro!

Steak-Sauce · 11-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Subscribed.

Ravage · 11-06-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Steak-Sauce

Subscribed.

Ditto

2495 · 11-06-2009, 06:41 PM

More Vietnam retro - The last picture is awesome - hood down baby! what a pimp ride that A-1 Skyraider was.

I like these snapshots into the past - an era far behind, but a time that still impacts us greatly here in the present - memories, experiences and lessons to be re-learnt that were paid for and learnt by many tens of thousands who died / were injured shedding blood sweat and tears along the way.

This pilot has style.

Vince S · 11-06-2009, 06:53 PM

gotta admit it... I fapped to this thread. And I intend to do it again

2495 · 11-06-2009, 07:16 PM

LIFE Magazine shot - Skyraiders inbound to harrass NVA positions.

(Not an A-1, but a 'Spooky' supporting a CAS where the A-1s were called to. So it gets added for sheer 'hot dammit thats sweetness!'

Kingswat · 11-06-2009, 07:23 PM

Awesome thread.

2495 · 11-06-2009, 07:24 PM

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.

On that date, the Special Forces camp at A Shau was under attack by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army regulars. Hostile troops had positioned themselves between the airstrip and the camp.

Other hostile troops had surrounded the camp and were continuously raking it with automatic weapons fire from the surrounding hills. The tops of the 1,500-foot hills were obscured by an 800 foot ceiling, limiting aircraft maneuverability and forcing pilots to operate within range of hostile gun positions, which often were able to fire down on the attacking aircraft.

During the battle, Maj. Fisher observed a fellow airman crash land on the battle-torn airstrip. In the belief that the downed pilot was seriously injured and in imminent danger of capture, Maj. Fisher announced his intention to land on the airstrip to effect a rescue.

Although aware of the extreme danger and likely failure of such an attempt, he elected to continue. Directing his own air cover, he landed his aircraft and taxied almost the full length of the runway, which was littered with battle debris and parts of an exploded aircraft. While effecting a successful rescue of the downed pilot, heavy ground fire was observed, with 19 bullets striking his aircraft. In the face of the withering ground fire, he applied power and gained enough speed to lift-off at the overrun of the airstrip.

Maj. Fisher's profound concern for his fellow airman, and at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country.

That scar, that small brown strip mid photo is the 'landing strip' where Major Fisher MoH, landed his A-1 Skyraider and picked up a fellow aviator, and got him back alive into friendly hands to live another day.

11-06-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
2495 annoying as hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ho Ho Ho! Merry (nearly) Christmas! Posts: 3,072	A-1 Skyraider! Pics + Vids thread. Lets get a super A-1 Skyraider thread going - a workhorse and life saver that in Vietnam proved time and time again that a slower, tighter turning and heavily armed airframe will save the day time and time again. This isn't a 'bash fast jets' thread, more like an 'A-1 Skyraider was airborne sex' thread. Nice vid - watching it get slung off the steam catapult is awesome - never get sick of watching cat launches of any aircraft type. Last one - CSAR with A-1, JGG helo and the OV-10.

11-06-2009, 05:45 PM	#5
Clockwinder Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St Louis Missouri USA Posts: 290	Skyraider Rocks Attachment 84059 Attachment 84060 Attachment 84061 Attachment 84062 Last edited by Clockwinder; 11-20-2009 at 07:00 PM.

11-06-2009, 05:56 PM	#7
Clockwinder Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St Louis Missouri USA Posts: 290	Attachment 84063 Attachment 84064 Attachment 84065 Attachment 84066 Attachment 84067 Attachment 84068 Last edited by Clockwinder; 11-20-2009 at 07:00 PM.

11-06-2009, 07:24 PM	#15
2495 annoying as hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ho Ho Ho! Merry (nearly) Christmas! Posts: 3,072	Major Bernard F. Fisher's Medal of Honor Citation *For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.* *On that date, the Special Forces camp at A Shau was under attack by 2,000 North Vietnamese Army regulars. Hostile troops had positioned themselves between the airstrip and the camp.* Other hostile troops had surrounded the camp and were continuously raking it with automatic weapons fire from the surrounding hills. The tops of the 1,500-foot hills were obscured by an 800 foot ceiling, limiting aircraft maneuverability and forcing pilots to operate within range of hostile gun positions, which often were able to fire down on the attacking aircraft. During the battle, Maj. Fisher observed a fellow airman crash land on the battle-torn airstrip. In the belief that the downed pilot was seriously injured and in imminent danger of capture, Maj. Fisher announced his intention to land on the airstrip to effect a rescue. Although aware of the extreme danger and likely failure of such an attempt, he elected to continue. Directing his own air cover, he landed his aircraft and taxied almost the full length of the runway, which was littered with battle debris and parts of an exploded aircraft. While effecting a successful rescue of the downed pilot, heavy ground fire was observed, with 19 bullets striking his aircraft. In the face of the withering ground fire, he applied power and gained enough speed to lift-off at the overrun of the airstrip. Maj. Fisher's profound concern for his fellow airman, and at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty are in the highest traditions of the U.S. Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of his country. That scar, that small brown strip mid photo is the 'landing strip' where Major Fisher MoH, landed his A-1 Skyraider and picked up a fellow aviator, and got him back alive into friendly hands to live another day.

11-06-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
Danskeren Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fifth Column Age: 35 Posts: 7,071	I know one that will appreciate this thread!

11-06-2009, 05:29 PM	#3
2495 annoying as hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ho Ho Ho! Merry (nearly) Christmas! Posts: 3,072	If your an A-1 Skyraider fan, this will really 'float your boat'. 5 Part documentry. Its awesome to boot. Freeking awesome beyond words.

11-06-2009, 05:47 PM	#6
2495 annoying as hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ho Ho Ho! Merry (nearly) Christmas! Posts: 3,072	Cheers Clockwinder - awesome pics - love the twin side by seat variant. Bloody hell, would i love a go in that!....

11-06-2009, 06:04 PM	#8
2495 annoying as hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ho Ho Ho! Merry (nearly) Christmas! Posts: 3,072	Lets go Vietnam era retro!

11-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#9
Steak-Sauce Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Near the Weißwurst-border to Germany.. that's Oberfranken, Bayern! Age: 23 Posts: 281	Subscribed.

11-06-2009, 06:41 PM	#11
2495 annoying as hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ho Ho Ho! Merry (nearly) Christmas! Posts: 3,072	More Vietnam retro - The last picture is awesome - hood down baby! what a pimp ride that A-1 Skyraider was. I like these snapshots into the past - an era far behind, but a time that still impacts us greatly here in the present - memories, experiences and lessons to be re-learnt that were paid for and learnt by many tens of thousands who died / were injured shedding blood sweat and tears along the way. This pilot has style.

11-06-2009, 06:53 PM	#12
Vince S Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Canada, home of the world's best singletracks Age: 23 Posts: 4,547	gotta admit it... I fapped to this thread. And I intend to do it again

11-06-2009, 07:16 PM	#13
2495 annoying as hell Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ho Ho Ho! Merry (nearly) Christmas! Posts: 3,072	LIFE Magazine shot - Skyraiders inbound to harrass NVA positions. (Not an A-1, but a 'Spooky' supporting a CAS where the A-1s were called to. So it gets added for sheer 'hot dammit thats sweetness!'

11-06-2009, 07:23 PM	#14
Kingswat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 4,626	Awesome thread.