REVIVE THE SKYSHARK

So the Pentagon is looking for a robust counter-insurgency operations (COIN) aircraft (AW&ST Aug. 21/28, p. 36)? Tell Boeing to dig up the drawings for the Douglas XA2D Skyshark. The original was ruined by an unreliable engine, but a newer and better turboprop probably can be found. It was an...

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