A Douglas A-1 Skyraider taxis out on a Southeast Asian airfield, its wing pylons loaded with bombs and fuel for a close air support mission. Rugged, heavily armed, and able to loiter for hours, the propeller-driven Skyraider became a mainstay of Air Force Air Commando and Special Operations squadrons throughout the Vietnam War, prized for its ability to deliver precise firepower in support of ground troops. Project: 219052