Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider, N91945 / 7682, Private
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Registration: N91945
Construction Number: 7682
Code Number: 126882/TT
Model Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider
Operator: Private
Airport: Houston - Ellington Field (EFD / KEFD), USA - Texas
Airshow: Ellington - Wings over Houston Air Show - 2017
Photographer: Erik Frikke
Date Taken: 20/10/2017
Date Submitted: 10/11/2017
A real tough airframe. Started life as a US Navy aircraft serial 126882, Delivered in 1961 to the French Air Force serial 85, delivered to Gabon Air Force as serial 41 (1968-76). Recovered in 1977 and sold to the US as N91945.. It was badly damaged in a landing accident in 1982. Rebuilt and flew again in 1992 painted as USN 37543/AK-409/USS Intrepid but crashed again on 4.4.1992 at Titusville, FL, killing the pilot. Reborn again in 2002 and painted in its present colours, named Marlene - Uncle Ho´s Nightmare
Picture ID:1585208