Douglas A1E Skyraider take off and landing

[nta522]

He modified the belly on his Blue A1 so at least one can sit in there. I've climbed inside its belly once.

[68b70e]

I'm not sure which one it was, early on they were showing the blue one and saying "one like this". I haven't been in his Skyraiders so I don't know if his blue one could carry a passenger. This one here has been my favorite after his Avenger.

[nta522]

@68B: That is so sad. Look like he was in his Blue A1. I know prefer the blue one for its faster speed.

[nta522]

@68B: That is so sad. Look like he was in his Blue A1. I know prefer the blue one for its faster speed.

[68b70e]

News just released: two bodies were discovered in the wreckage. Have not been identified, but believed to be Danny Summers 55 and Jodi Wyatt 47 both of Rexburg.... a sad day!! Danny was a good man.

[68b70e]

Yes, Danny was flying, Burned on impact, ground crews have not made it to crash site, but doesn't look good. Bad weather with rain and snow.

[nta522]

68b. How was the WX last night? Do you know if it was Danny flying? Hope for the best.

[68b70e]

The wreckage was located in the Sawtooth National Forest, no word on Survivors.

[68b70e]

Danny's Skyraider went missing last night south of Jackpot Nevada. Can only hope while the search is going on. Love the sound of this plane flying over my house.

[68b70e]

Danny's Skyraider went missing last night south of Jackpot, Nevada. Can only wait for the search and hope for the best. He flies over my house all the time.

[nta522]

Thx for serving pondup

[pondpup]

I was a firefighter at Plieku AB in VN in 69-70 with the A-1s. I always wanted to fly in one, I guess this will be as close as I get. Thanks for the video.

[centurion180ad]

She lands as a virgin's kiss. What a kick ass bird!

[oldironfred]

Thank You to Danny Summers!!!!

[ziggster59]

Thanks for the right seat "ride" ,very nice! 'cept maybe choking on the oil smoke LOL

[nta522]

Corvidae51: you bet

[Corvidae51]

That big round engine sounds amazing upon landing once the canopy is opened.

[exenrontexas]

What is all that ordinance doing at 1:20 & 4:17? Was this a combat operation inside the US? Or was that for training or show purposes?

[nta522]

That's Danny beautiful bird

[caboosesteve]

Is this danny summers' skyraider?

[shallowtiger]

i like jets but i wish i could of flown one of these in Vietnam.

[BillyJimmyLee]

that was one very smooth landing!

[WarbirdFactory]

That's nice!! Beautiful Able Dog.

[octane130]

Very enjoyable video, thanks!

[luuko656]

how come theres smoke in the cockpit?

[freiherrudet]

Read a Navy report that one of these actually took off at night with wings accidentally left folded... for about a hundred yards before crashing. Strange because the fold/unfold lever is huge and hits the pilot's leg when folded.