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Intrepid Museum Acquires New Historic Aircraft: Douglas F4D Skyray

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The Intrepid Museum is excited to announce the acquisition of a new aircraft to its collection: the Douglas F4D Skyray. This exact aircraft flew from Intrepid during the Cold War and will be 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.

This acquisition is made possible by the estate of Margaret F. “Peggy” Donovan, a longtime member and supporter of the Intrepid Museum. To learn more about how to support the Intrepid Museum with a planned gift, visit our Legacy Society page.

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Events

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LIVE F4D Skyray Craining onto Intrepid's Flight Deck | Tuesday, July 27 11:00am - 12:00pm ET

Join Museum expert Zach Murray for the arrival of the Intrepid Museum’s newest aircraft. Watch LIVE as we crane Skyray onto Intrepid’s Flight Deck and meet the experts making it all happen.

Aircraft of the Month - Skyray Restoration | Wednesday, August 4 11:00am - 12:00pm ET

Join Museum experts Eric Boehm, Zach Murray, and Peter Torraca as they discuss the restoration needs of Skyray and learn how you can help preserve this Cold War Marvel.

Douglas F4D Skyray stats

Timeline — Skyray Move

**Stage 1**

During late July, the Skyray will be loaded onto a flatbed tractor trailer for an over-the-road journey of about 25 miles . The Skyray’s 25 foot wingspan will overhang the trailer sides considerably. This will require a careful route plan and an escort by the Connecticut State Police. This road journey will take the Skyray from the airport to a preselected pier along the Connecticut River, near Hartford.

**Stage 2**

After its flatbed ride and arriving at the pier near Hartford. The Skyray was transferred to a barge to begin its three-day (30-hour trip) journey down the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound to its new home at the Intrepid Museum.

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