Keywords: XBT2D-1 NAN6-61.jpg A Douglas XBT2D-1 Skyraider The BT2D-1 made its first flight on 11 March 1945 The BT2D was redesignated AD in 1946 and A-1 in 1962 Note the original large spinner which was later deleted U S Navy Naval Aviation News June 1961 http //www history navy mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1961/jun61 pdf 1945/46 USN PD-USGov-Military-Navy AD-1 Skyraider |