Shown here is the Douglas XBT2D-1 Skyraider prototype BuNo. 09086 that was used by the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA), Ames Research Centre, Moffet Field, California (USA), by from 11 March 1946 to 4 September 1947 to gain data on flying qualities, stability and control, and performance. NASA hompage SP-3300 Flight Research at Ames, 1940-1997
