FPP092 - A-1 Skyraider

Fighter Pilot Podcast

E. Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, Retired U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot

History, Personal Journals, Technology, Society & Culture, Government, Leisure, Aviation

4.9 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 September 2020

⏱️ 90 minutes

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A discussion on the propeller-driven attack plane originally developed for carrier operations that may be best known for its rescue "Sandy" missions during the Vietnam conflict. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

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0:00.0	Thanks to our sponsor National University.
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0:31.0	We'll see you back here next week to discuss the carrier plane which was made famous in the
0:36.6	Vietnam conflict for flying rescue missions with a call sign named for the group commander's
0:41.6	dog. You won't want to miss that one.
0:44.0	That's right, Sandy, Spad, call it what you want, but this week it's all about the
0:49.8	Douglas A1 Sky Raider with a guest who flew them in Vietnam and a co-host who still flies one today.
0:56.7	It's all here on this episode of The Fighter Pilot Podcast. cast.
1:04.6	We're here for the riverbed. And, uh, I'll take a fire.
1:08.4	A few, get a 38 on here right, 2 o'clock, 5.
1:10.8	8 o'clock. 8 o'clock. on 5.
1:17.0	Strap in for the fighter pilot podcast, the internet radio show that explores the
1:21.4	fascinating world of air combat, the aircraft, the weapon systems, and most importantly, the people.
1:28.0	Now, here's your host, retired US Navy fighter pilot Vincent Iello. Hello and welcome to the show this is episode 92 I'm your host
1:46.1	Vincent and returning to help us learn all about the Sky Raider today is our
1:50.9	previous F-86 Saber co-host and founder of the Warbird Heritage Foundation,
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