The Douglas AD-6 Skyraider was the second to last production model of the venerable Skyraider, entering U.S. Navy service in the mid-1950s as a more powerful and durable development of the original aircraft - featuring 3 dive-brakes and an increased loadout capability. Bureau Number (BuNo) 134575 was among the AD-6 aircraft produced during this period, serving during a time when Skyraiders bridged the gap between World War II–era piston aircraft and the jet age. Aircraft of this block went on to see extensive service with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and later in Southeast Asia, where the Skyraider earned a legendary reputation for toughness, accuracy, and the ability to loiter over the battlefield, cementing the Spad’s status as one of the most effective attack aircraft ever flown. Aircraft 134575 featured “Foo Foo Juice” nose art while in Naval service and also served with the United States Air Force and later the South Vietnamese Air Force.