An A-1 Skyraider pilot poses on the flight line beside his aircraft's tail, marked with the code 'TS' and serial number AF 37-628. Nicknamed the 'Spad,' the propeller-driven A-1 was prized for its long loiter time and heavy weapons load, making it a favorite for close air support and rescue escort missions over Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam in support of covert Studies and Observations Group (SOG) operations. Project: 218871