Veteran aviators gather at a reunion social event, wearing squadron 'party suits' and insignia that reflect their wartime service. The orange flight suit at left bears a 'Sandy' patch, the call sign used by A-1 Skyraider pilots who flew perilous rescue escort missions over Vietnam and Laos, shielding downed airmen and rescue helicopters from enemy fire until they could be recovered. Reunions such as this one allowed former combat aviators to reconnect, commemorate their units, and honor the legacy of the search-and-rescue missions that saved countless lives. Project: 218947