The Don Englebreston Collection

Douglas A-1 Skyraider 'Wabash Cannonball' Starting Engine, Ground Crewman Signaling, Vietnam War Era

Douglas A-1 Skyraider 'Wabash Cannonball' Starting Engine, Ground Crewman Signaling, Vietnam War Era

A Douglas A-1 Skyraider named 'Wabash Cannonball' fires up its radial engine in a cloud of exhaust smoke as a ground crewman signals the pilot with a thumbs-up. This two-seat variant of the Skyraider was used for combat crew training and specialized missions during the Vietnam War, alongside the more common single-seat attack version. Project: 218943