A-1 Skyraider Guard – Unknown Function, Aircraft-Specific Component
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A-1 Skyraider Guard – Unknown Function, Aircraft-Specific
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This is an original Guard component manufactured under Part Number 50A70B46, cataloged under NSN 1055-00-216-2251. Although its specific function is currently unknown, the part is documented as being associated with the legendary Douglas A-1 Skyraider—a long-range, carrier-capable attack aircraft renowned for its ruggedness, payload capacity, and service longevity spanning from World War II through the Vietnam War.
This item is in very good, new, old stock condition and showing no signs of post-issue use. It is constructed from Aluminum and appears designed to function as a protective shroud, bracket, or enclosure for a critical airframe or armament subsystem, possibly electrical or mechanical in nature.
Historical Background – The Douglas A-1 Skyraider
Originally developed in the final years of World War II, the A-1 Skyraider became one of the most versatile and heavily armed attack aircraft of its era. Used extensively in the Korean War and later in Vietnam, the Skyraider filled roles ranging from close air support to search and rescue escort, delivering ordnance with unmatched endurance thanks to its powerful Wright R-3350 radial engine.
Despite being a piston-engine aircraft in the jet age, the Skyraider remained in frontline service well into the 1970s, in part due to its flexible hardpoint configuration and modular maintenance design. Guards and support brackets like this example were frequently used to shield sensitive components from debris, impact, or interference during flight operations or munitions deployment.
Product Details:
- Item: Unknown Guard for Aircraft Subsystem
- Associated Aircraft: A-1 Skyraider
- Part Number: 50A70B46
- NSN: 1055-00-216-2251
- Condition: New Old Stock
- Construction: Aluminum
- Use: Likely a protective shroud or housing component
Perfect For:
- A-1 Skyraider restoration projects
- Historic U.S. Navy and Air Force aircraft part collections
- Cold War aviation museums
- Period-accurate display builds
- Military surplus part documentation and reference
Whether you're sourcing a specific Skyraider part for restoration or collecting rare Cold War-era aviation components, this original Guard (P/N 50A70B46) offers authenticity, historical context, and quality construction from the golden age of military aircraft engineering.
Approx length 4", Approx width 2.5", Approx height .1", Approx weight .1lbs.
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