The Don Englebreston Collection

USAF A-1 Skyraider 'TC-258' Banking with Full Ordnance Load, Vietnam War Era

USAF A-1 Skyraider 'TC-258' Banking with Full Ordnance Load, Vietnam War Era

A USAF A-1 Skyraider, tail code TC-258, banks steeply while carrying a full load of bombs and an air-to-ground missile. Nicknamed the 'Spad' for its propeller-driven, WWII-era design, the Skyraider remained in frontline combat throughout the Vietnam War thanks to its long loiter time, rugged airframe, and ability to carry more ordnance than many contemporary jets. Project: 219052