Squadron nose art and unit signage, like this 'Home of the Spads' placard, served as a point of pride for airmen flying and supporting the A-1 Skyraider during the Vietnam War. The 56th Special Operations Wing, referenced on the sign below, operated Skyraiders and other aircraft from Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Air Force Base in support of operations over Laos and Vietnam. Project: 219084