The Don Englebreston Collection

Douglas A-1 Skyraider Engine Start with Ground Crew Removing Tie-Downs, Vietnam War Era

Douglas A-1 Skyraider Engine Start with Ground Crew Removing Tie-Downs, Vietnam War Era

A Douglas A-1 Skyraider spins up its engine on the flight line while ground crew remove tie-down cables in preparation for a mission. Known to its pilots as the 'Spad' or 'Sandy,' the A-1 flew rescue escort and close air support missions throughout the Vietnam War. Project: 219050