The Don Englebreston Collection

USAF A-1 Skyraider 'Cherry Girl,' Tail Code TC, in Flight

USAF A-1 Skyraider 'Cherry Girl,' Tail Code TC, in Flight

Named 'Cherry Girl' in hand-painted nose art on its engine cowling, this Douglas A-1 Skyraider banks through the clouds carrying external ordnance beneath its wings. Personalized nose art was a longstanding tradition among American combat aircrews, and Skyraider units in Vietnam continued the practice with pride. Project: 219052