On this day in aviation history, 85 years ago-May 1, 1940-the Douglas SBD Dauntless took to the skies for the first time. Designed as a carrier-based dive bomber, the SBD also served as a naval scout ...
Eighty-five years ago today, on September 6, 1940, the United States Navy received its first Douglas SBD Dauntless-a carrier-based dive-bomber and scout aircraft that would go on to earn legendary ...
Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Single engine, low wing, carrier based scout/dive bomber.Both sides of fuselage: "109," U. S. star and bar insignia.
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