Hanging ready for the next mission: an A-1 Skyraider pilot's flight jacket, bearing the 'SPAD' squadron patch, alongside a fully loaded survival vest and sidearm. A-1 Skyraider pilots — call sign 'Sandy' when flying rescue escort — carried extensive survival gear, including pencil flares and a personal revolver, in case they were shot down over hostile territory during Southeast Asia combat operations. Project: 218964