Military Aviation: A-1 Skyraider – Designed During WWII; Made History in Vietnam
Designed during WWII the A-1 Skyraider was too late for that conflict. Ironically this single engine, propeller driven plane found its place over the battlefield in the jet age.
Tory Anderson
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1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Students will have the opportunity to learn about and discuss how a single engine, single seat propeller driven aircraft could carry a higher bombload than a B-17 Flying Fortress. Students will discuss why troops on the ground were happy to see this slow, seemingly outdated attack aircraft appear over their heads in Vietnam. Students will learn of the Medal of Honor heroes who flew it and of all the American lives it saved. For those who know little about this important American ground attack fighter this will be a great learning opportunity. For those who are already fans, this will be an opportunity to geek out.
Learning Goals
Learn the place of the A-1 Skyraider in World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War history.
Understand the details of how the A-1 Skyraider achieved its reputation.
Explore the experiences of a few famous A-1 Skyraider pilots.
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Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
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I spent eight years in the United States Air Force as a radar technician. Working with the highly mobile radar of a forward air control post I traveled the world in C-130s, was buzzed by A-10s, and became proficient with various weaponry. Since the third grade I have been a student of the history of military aircraft, especially World War II fighters.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$13
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 42 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-12 learners per class
