Intrepid Museum Acquires Douglas F4D Skyray

Описание: The Intrepid Museum is excited to announce the acquisition of a new aircraft to its collection, a Douglas F4D Skyray. This exact aircraft, acquired from the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks, Conn., flew from Intrepid during the Cold War. The Skyray, named for the unique shape of its wing (which resembles a manta ray), went into operation with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in 1956. It was designed to be a high-altitude fleet protection interceptor, fast enough to catch and neutralize an approaching enemy bomber flying at 500 knots. Skyrays set many speed and time-to-climb records in their day as they were able to reach supersonic speeds. The Skyray will be added to the Museum’s flight deck on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, becoming the 28th plane in the Museum’s aircraft collection.

The Skyray will be transported to the Museum in a multi-step journey over land and sea, then finally craned onto Intrepid's flight deck. Once back aboard Intrepid, our team of experts will begin working to preserve the aircraft so visitors can learn from it for decades to come. Click here to learn more about Skyray and follow the journey: https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/Skyray

The acquisition of Skyray is made possible by the estate of Margaret F. “Peggy” Donovan, a longtime member and supporter of the Intrepid Museum. Since 2012, Peggy spent more than 800 hours volunteering at the Museum, greeting and answering questions from visitors, engaging kids and pointing out exhibits they might enjoy. When she passed away in 2019, the Intrepid Museum was the recipient of a substantial planned gift of her estate, a reflection of her strong belief in the Museum’s mission, exhibits and programs that bring history and STEM subjects together. To learn more about how to support the Intrepid Museum with a planned gift, visit Legacy Society here: https://www.intrepidmuseum.org/legacy...