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Did the Skyraider really drop a toilet bomb in Vietnam?

by dymaniz19198 » Sun May 25, 2025 8:23 am

I saw a meme recently about a Skyraider dropping a toilet as a bomb during the Vietnam War. It sounded like one of those made-up internet stories, but now I’m wondering if there’s actually any truth to it. Did that really happen, or is it just an aviation myth that got out of hand?
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Re: Did the Skyraider really drop a toilet bomb in Vietnam?

by fasadik » Sun May 25, 2025 9:08 am

It might sound like a joke, but that story is absolutely real. During the Vietnam War, the crew of a Navy Skyraider did in fact drop a toilet from a wing pylon in a kind of unofficial farewell to their squadron commander. It was rigged up like any other ordnance and even had tail fins attached! It’s one of the most bizarre — but true — stories from that era. If you’re interested in the full background with photos and firsthand accounts, this article covers it in detail: http://thenrwa.com/skyraider-toilet-bomb-k.html.
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