Douglas A-1E Skyraider The A-1E on display (serial number 52-132649) is the aircraft flown by Major Bernard Fisher on March 10, 1966, a mission for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor. He rescued a fellow pilot shot down over South Vietnam by landing in enemy territory under heavy fire and flying him to safety. This is believed to be the only surviving fixed-wing Medal of Honor aircraft. The airplane on exhibit, severely damaged in further combat in South Vietnam and later repaired, came to

DOUGLAS A-1E SKYRAIDER VIETNAM 1965, narrated by Lt Colonel Thomas A. Dwelle

Here's a look back at the restoration of the A-1H Skyraider with restoration specialist Joe Schoenling. #avgeek This aircraft is now on display in the Southeast Asia War Gallery! | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Here's a recent look at the A-1H Skyraider restoration. The aircraft did move to the Southeast Asia War Gallery today. Note: the nose art will be unveiled this week during a private ceremony. We will post video soon! #restoration #skyraider | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

23K views · 1.8K reactions | Check out some footage of the Skyraider restoration to include a view from inside the cockpit. #restoration #dronevideo | National Museum of the U.S. Air Force | Facebook