An A-1 Skyraider sits ready in its blast revetment on a rain-slicked ramp, rocket pods loaded beneath its wings, as ground crew gather near the nose. Steel revetments like this one protected aircraft from enemy mortar and rocket attacks at forward air bases throughout Vietnam, while Skyraiders like this one flew close air support and rescue-escort missions in all weather, including the region's punishing monsoon rains. Project: 218950