The Don Englebreston Collection
A-1 Skyraider 'Magnet Ass' No. 618 with Ground Crew on Wing, Vietnam War Era
Ground crew attend to the pilot of A-1 Skyraider 'Magnet Ass,' tail number 618, as the aircraft sits loaded with external fuel tanks and ordnance on a Vietnam War-era flight line. Playful nose art like this was common practice among Skyraider squadrons, personalizing the rugged attack aircraft that carried out close air support and rescue escort missions throughout the war. Project: 219086