The Don Englebreston Collection
A-1 Skyraider Escort Photographed from HH-53 Jolly Green Giant Rescue Helicopter, November 1970 (Gary Hawes Collection)
Photographed from an HH-53 'Jolly Green Giant' rescue helicopter in November 1970, this A-1 Skyraider flies escort during a combat search-and-rescue mission over Southeast Asia. Skyraider pilots, known by the call sign 'Sandy,' provided close air support to protect rescue helicopter crews as they recovered downed airmen. Project: 219029