Airmen and support personnel gather for the 'Last Spad Party' at Pleiku Air Base, South Vietnam, a boisterous farewell celebration tied to the retirement of the propeller-driven A-1 Skyraider -- nicknamed the 'Spad' -- from active squadron service. Such informal gatherings, marked by beer, cigarettes, and camaraderie, were a hallmark of squadron life during the Vietnam War. Project: 219082