Combat History

Operational & Combat History

Delivered to the U.S. Navy in 1952, AD-4N 125716 ALA servedwith VC-35 before transferring to Marine Composite Squadron VMC-1 during theKorean War. Operating from Pohang Air Base, the aircraft flew radar-equippednight attack missions supporting United Nations ground forces. After U.S.service, it later entered French combat operations in North Africa beforeflying with the Republic of Chad Air Force during regional conflicts.

While in service, 125716 ALA conducted:

• 500+ combat hours across 65+ strike missionswith VMC-1 in Korea
• Close-air support and strike missions duringFrench operations in Algeria
• Operations by the Chadian Air Force in the 1970swith French mercenary pilots

Combat Report

Operating from Pohang Air Base, Marine Composite SquadronVMC-1 launched AD-4N Skyraiders on radar-equipped night attack missions againstenemy supply routes and troop positions along the Korean peninsula. Flying lowunder cover of darkness, aircraft like AD-4N 125716 ALA carried heavy ordnanceloads to strike targets supporting enemy operations near the front lines.

During these missions, Skyraiders conducted repeated attackruns using bombs, rockets, and 20mm cannon fire to disrupt supply convoys,fortified positions, and troop concentrations. The aircraft’s endurance allowedit to remain over the battlefield for extended periods, providing close-airsupport and interdiction for United Nations ground forces operating incontested sectors.

Through operations like these, 125716 ALA accumulated morethan 500 combat hours across over 65 strike missions while serving with VMC-1during the Korean War.

Following its U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service, theaircraft later entered French military operations in North Africa before flyingwith the Republic of Chad Air Force during regional conflicts in the 1970s,extending its combat legacy across multiple continents.

Theatre: Korean Peninsula | Squadron: Marine CompositeSquadron VMC-1