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Douglas AD Skyraider (N65164)
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Douglas AD Skyraider (N65164)

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joolsmy
Anyone know why the rear canopy was given that blue tint?
Bryan Nylander
The tinted rear canopy was to darken the aft section so the electronics/radar operators could see their scopes better.
My Dad was a Douglas Tech-Rep for the AD1 in RI and Japan; later, the A4D, DC-9 and DC-10.
joolsmy
Thanks Bryan
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