A Douglas A-1 Skyraider, affectionately nicknamed the 'Spad' by its crews, fires up its radial engine on a Vietnam-era flight line, its shark-mouth nose art and billowing smoke capturing the raw power of this rugged attack aircraft. Prized for its heavy ordnance capacity and ability to loiter over the battlefield, the Skyraider flew close air support and search-and-rescue escort missions throughout the war, often launching from bases in South Vietnam and Thailand. Project: 218965