Three Douglas A-1 Skyraider attack aircraft, nicknamed 'Sandy' or 'Spad' by their crews, fly in loose formation over the Vietnamese countryside, with smoke rising from the ground below. The rugged, propeller-driven Skyraider was prized for its heavy weapons load and long loiter time, making it a mainstay of close air support and combat search-and-rescue escort missions throughout the Vietnam War. Project: 219105