Loaded with bombs and rocket pods and marked with the irreverent nose art "Magnet Ass," this Douglas A-1 Skyraider sits ready for another combat sortie at a forward airbase during the Vietnam War. Crew members prepare the aircraft in the relaxed, practical style common to hot climates and high operational tempo. The Skyraider's massive ordnance capacity made it one of the most effective close air support platforms of the war, trusted by pilots to deliver firepower precisely where ground troops needed it most. Project: 219086