A heavily armed A-1 Skyraider, its nose adorned with a fierce shark's mouth, banks above the jungle canopy in this striking image from the Don Engebretsen collection. Loaded with rockets, bombs, and napalm, the Skyraider was prized for its ability to carry a massive ordnance load and loiter over the battlefield, making it a favorite of ground troops calling for close air support during the Vietnam War. Note: the jungle backdrop in this particular image may be a later-added composite layer rather than the original photographic background. Project: 218963