Then and Now

Then and now . . .

Douglas A2D Skyshark – photographed at Pacific Fighters, Idaho Falls, Idaho on 01 August 2006. Only twelve of these beasts were ever made. Imagine a Douglas Skyraider on steroids . . . This is (SFAIK) the sole surviving example and is not airworthy. When I asked if they think they’ll ever get this into the air, the folks at Pacific Fighters just laughed good-naturedly. “Far too complex a machine. . .” Nikon FE2 w/Sigma 35-70mm zoom lens and 400 ASA Fuji color negative film.