The Don Englebreston Collection
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Personal Vietnam War photographs pairing A-1 Skyraiders on the flight line, fully armed engine run-ups, low takeoffs past parked C-130s, and an HH-3E "Jolly Green Giant" rescue helicopter with candid squadron parties, cockpit preparations, and champagne celebrations. Drawn from the Doc Blanchard and Bob Karre collections, these snapshots show both the strike and rescue missions flown by Air Commando squadrons and the off-duty camaraderie that sustained the men who flew them.
A-1 Skyraider in Flight Beside Cumulus Cloud Formation
A-1 Skyraider 'Firebird' on Ramp with Engine Running
Champagne Celebration for Pilot on Flightline, Vietnam War (Bob Karre / "Doc" Collection)
Three USAF Airmen Posing at Night Outside Squadron Quarters
Close-Up of Ordnance Nose Fitting with 'Remove Before Flight' Safety Streamer
Aircraft Framed in Optical Gunsight/Ranging Reticle, In-Flight View
Douglas A-1 Skyraider on Flight Line with Ground Crew and Support Equipment, Vietnam War Era
Silhouette of A-1 Skyraider Nose and Propeller Against Sky, Vietnam War Era
Fairchild C-123 Provider in Flight, Nose-On View, Vietnam Era
Twin-Boom Transport Aircraft (C-119-type) Taxiing on Airfield Ramp, Vietnam War Era
C-130 Hercules Transport Taxiing Past Parked Aircraft, Vietnam-Era Airbase
Two F-4 Phantom II Fighter-Bombers on Airfield Runway
HH-3E Rescue Helicopter Deploying Smoke Marker in Flight
Camouflaged HH-3E 'Jolly Green Giant' Rescue Helicopter on Flight Line
Airmen in Flight Suits Socializing Indoors, Southeast Asia, Vietnam War Era
Airman Doused During Fini-Flight Ceremony, Vietnam War Era
Airman Doused with Water in Traditional "Final Flight" Celebration
Ground Crew Servicing A-1 Skyraider on Flight Line, Vietnam War, Bob Karre Collection
A-1 Skyraider Pilot Mounting Cockpit with Ordnance-Loaded Wing, Vietnam War
Squadron Party in Club or Bar, Vietnam War Era
A-1 Skyraider in Camouflage Scheme Banking in Flight, Bob Karre Vietnam Slide Collection
USAF Sikorsky HH-3E 'Jolly Green Giant' Combat Rescue Helicopter in Flight, Southeast Asia
F-4 Phantom II on Takeoff or Landing Roll
A-1 Skyraider Taxiing on Flight Line
A-1 Skyraider Taxiing Past Revetments, Vietnam Airfield
Airman Reviewing Maintenance Log on Flight Line
56th SOW "Home of the Spads" Squadron Sign, Nakhon Phanom
Airman Hosed Down in Traditional 'Fini Flight' Celebration, Vietnam War Era
Off-Duty Airmen in Squadron Club, Patch-Covered Jacket with 'Yankee' Insignia, Vietnam Era
A-1 Skyraider Engine Run-Up with Full Ordnance Load, Vietnam War Flight Line
A-1 Skyraider in Flight Against Cumulus Cloud, Vietnam War Combat Mission
"SPAD 8" Revetment on a Rain-Soaked Flight Line, Vietnam
C-130 Hercules Aircraft on Approach, Vietnam Air Base Flightline, Bob Karre Vietnam Scans
Single-Engine Attack Aircraft 'SuNanSam' (Tail Code ET-021) Taxiing at Forward Air Base
Base Dogs in a Courtyard, Vietnam
A-1H Skyraider 52-139738, Battle Damage Documentation Photo, Da Nang, 22 April 1970
Battle Damage to A-1H Skyraider Engine Cowling, Da Nang Air Base, 22 April 1970
Battle Damage Evidence Photo: 12.7mm API Fragments, A-1H 52-139738
A-1H Skyraider Maintenance Documentation Photograph, Aircraft 52-139738, 22 SOS, 22 April 1970
A-1 Skyraider Banking in Flight
USAF Pilot Standing on Wing of A-1 Skyraider 'Peregrine,' Vietnam War Era
Airman Doused with Water Beside A-1 Skyraider, Possible Celebratory Ceremony
Pilot Celebrates Milestone Mission with Squadron Commander
USAF 'Sandy' Pilots and Squadron Personnel at Social Gathering, Vietnam War Era
A-1 Skyraider '619 Wabash Cannonball' Engine Start with Smoke, Vietnam Era
Off-Duty Airmen Relaxing in Barracks Quarters, Doc Blanchard Collection — Vietnam War Era
Off-Duty Squadron Mates in Barracks Quarters
USAF Squadron Officers in Party Suits at Club Gathering, Vietnam War Era
Ground Crewman Arming A-1 Skyraider Ordnance
A-1 Skyraider in Low Flight Over Vietnam-Era Airbase with C-130 'DH' in Background
Squadron Party Scene with Airman in Blue Flight Suit and Companions
Group Photograph at Squadron Reunion Banquet
Squadron Social Gathering, Buffet Table, Doc Blanchard Collection
Pilot Leaning into Cockpit of Single-Seat Attack Aircraft, Vietnam Era
Two Servicemen Relaxing on a Poncho Liner at an In-Country Beach, Vietnam — Doc Blanchard Collection
A-1 Skyraider in Flight Above Cloud Deck, Southeast Asia
Air-to-Air View of Propeller Attack Aircraft, Doc Blanchard Collection
USAF Airman with Canon SLR Camera Beside 'SPADS'-Marked Ground Support Equipment
Airman Posing with Ammunition Bandolier and Weapon Before Attack Jet, Vietnam Era
USAF Pilot Standing on Aircraft Wing, Tail Number 862, August 1969
Two A-1 Skyraiders Parked on Ramp, Tail Number 1862, Vietnam-Era Airbase (Doc Blanchard Collection)
USAF Airman Posed with Mounted Propeller Blade Display, Vietnam-Era Base, Doc Blanchard Collection
A-1 Skyraider Pilot 'Doc Blanchard' at Open Cockpit, Vietnam-Era Airfield
Air Force Field-Grade Officer on Field Telephone at Command Desk, Vietnam War Era (Newspaper Clipping Reproduction)
Servicemen Relaxing on Beach During In-Country R&R, Vietnam War Era
USAF Pilot Boarding Aircraft Cockpit, Vietnam War Era
USAF Squadron Members at an Evening Buffet Gathering, Vietnam War Era
Group Portrait of U.S. Air Force Aircrew at an Off-Base Social Gathering (Alternate Frame), Vietnam War Era
Airmen Socializing at Squadron Bar Gathering, Candid Group Photograph
Airman Loading Underwing Stores on an Aircraft, Vietnam War Era
A-1 Skyraider in Low Pass Over Airfield, Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam War Era
Airman "Doc Blanchard" with Camera Gear Beside USAF Support Equipment Marked "SPADS"
USAF A-1 Skyraider Pilot with Ammunition Belts, "Peace" Tank Art — Vietnam War
A-1 Skyraider '6T 586' in Flight Above Cloud Cover, Doc Blanchard Collection
In-Flight Photograph of Formation Aircraft, Taken from Cockpit, Vietnam War Era
Pilot Standing on Wing of A-1 Skyraider Tail Number 862, Doc Blanchard Collection
Soldier Posing Beside a Detached Propeller Blade at a Vietnam-Era Airbase
A-1 Skyraider Attack Aircraft on the Flight Line, Vietnam War Era
Portrait of 'Doc' Blanchard in Flight Suit, Squadron Office/Quarters, Vietnam Era
USAF Lieutenant in A-1 Skyraider Cockpit, Vietnam War Era
Airman Walking Through Squadron Living Area Beneath 'SPADS' Sign, Vietnam-Era Air Base
Military Personnel at Truck Cab with Field Radio, Vietnam Era (Doc Blanchard Collection)
USAF Pilot 'Doc' Blanchard Reading Newspaper, Vietnam War Era
USAF Aircrew Group Portrait Beside Attack Aircraft 'Iron Horse Maiden Lane'
USAF A-1 Skyraider Squadron Group Portrait with "Iron Horse of Maiden Lane" Nose Art, Vietnam War Era
Ground Crew Washing an A-1 Skyraider Aircraft, Vietnam War Era
A-1 Skyraider "Firebird" Taxiing at a Forward Airbase, Vietnam War Era
Pilot Standing on Wing of A-1 Skyraider 'TT,' Doc Blanchard Collection
A-1 Skyraider on Alert Status with Aircrew Member, Vietnam War Era
Pilot Boarding Shark-Mouthed A-1 Skyraider — Doc Blanchard Collection, Vietnam War Era
A-1 Skyraider with Shark-Mouth Nose Art — Pilot Boarding Aircraft, Vietnam War Era
USAF Squadron Personnel at the "Spads" Ready Room, Vietnam War Era
A-1 Skyraider in Flight, Tail Code 'FC 668', Vietnam War Era
Pilot Atop A-1 Skyraider "Peregrine" on Flight Line, Vietnam Era
Two Airmen Relaxing on China Beach, Da Nang, South Vietnam
A-1 Skyraider 'TC 668' Banking Through Clouds, Vietnam War Era
Squadron Social Gathering with Flight-Suited Airmen Around Buffet Table, Doc Blanchard Collection
A-1 Skyraider "Peregrine" (Aircraft No. 258) with Crewman on Wing, Vietnam-Era Revetment
Pilot Doused in Traditional 'Fini Flight' Water Celebration, Vietnam War Era
Three USAF Pilots at Evening Squadron Gathering, Vietnam War Era (Doc Blanchard Slide Collection)
A-1 Skyraider "Wabash Cannonball" (619) Starting Engine on Flight Line
Air Force Aircrew Relaxing Off-Duty with Beer, 'Doc Blanchard' Collection
Fini-Flight Handshake and Champagne on the Skyraider Flight Line, 'Doc' Blanchard Collection, circa 1969-1970
Pilot Strapping Into Cockpit Before Mission, Doc Blanchard Collection, Vietnam War Era
A-1 Skyraider on Low Pass Over an Upcountry Vietnam Airbase at Dusk
Servicemen Relaxing on a Camouflage Poncho Liner at an In-Country Beach, Vietnam War Era
Squadron Members Socializing at Officers' Club Gathering, Vietnam War Era
Group Portrait of U.S. Air Force Aircrew at an Off-Base Social Gathering, Vietnam War Era
Personal Quarters Display with Flight Helmet, Oxygen Mask, and Camouflage Helmet
Airman in Blue Flight Suit at Indoor Gathering, Doc Blanchard Collection
A-1 Skyraider Climbing Out Past Parked C-130 "DH" (Print with Border)
A-1 Skyraider Climbing Out Past Parked C-130 "DH" (Alternate Frame)
A-1 Skyraider Climbing Out Past Parked C-130 "DH," Vietnam Highlands Airbase
Airman Arming Rocket Pod Beneath A-1 Skyraider Wing, Golden-Hour Light
Group Portrait of Four Servicemen in Barracks Quarters, Vietnam War Era
Improvised Flight Helmet Effigy ('Mech Man') in Squadron Hooch, Vietnam War Era
