The Don Englebreston Collection
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Three Vietnam War photographs from the Doc Blanchard Collection: airmen unwinding on a Vietnamese beach, a USAF pilot strapping into his cockpit before a mission, and a flier soaked with water in the traditional "fini-flight" celebration beside an A-1 Skyraider. Together they trace the rhythm of an Air Commando tour, from hard-won rest and pre-mission ritual to the squadron milestone that marked a final combat sortie.
Vietnam-Era Helicopter Releasing Red Smoke Marker in Flight
Sikorsky HH-3E 'Jolly Green Giant' Combat Rescue Helicopter in Flight, Bob Karre Vietnam Collection
Douglas A-1 Skyraider 'Magnet Ass' on Flight Line, Vietnam War Era
USAF Airmen Socializing, Including 'Jolly Green Giant' Rescue Squadron Member, Vietnam War Era
Air Force Aircrew in Custom Party Suits at Officers' Club, Vietnam War (Sandy and Jolly Green Squadron Patches)
A-1 Skyraider Taxiing Past "Home of the Spads" Revetment Sign, Vietnam War Airfield
Douglas A-1 Skyraider in Flight Against Cumulus Clouds, Southeast Asia Camouflage
U.S. Air Force Airmen Relaxing Off-Duty with Beer in Squadron Quarters, Vietnam War Era
Pilot Boarding Shark-Mouth A-1 Skyraider with Crew Chief on Wing
Douglas A-1 Skyraider "Wabash Cannonball" Starting Engine, Tail No. 619
A-1 Skyraider in Low-Level Flight Over Vietnam Air Base Ramp
Two Airmen Relax on the Beach During In-Country R&R — Doc Blanchard Collection
Douglas A-1 Skyraider "Peregrine," Tail No. 258, Tail Code TC
Pilot Doused with Water During "Fini-Flight" Celebration Beside A-1 Skyraider
Fini-Flight Celebration on the Flight Line, Vietnam-Era Squadron
USAF Pilot Strapping Into Cockpit Prior to Mission, Southeast Asia
