The Don Englebreston Collection
CH-54 Tarhe 'Skycrane' Airlifting A-1 Skyraider, Aircraft Recovery Operation
A Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe 'Skycrane' helicopter carries a damaged Douglas A-1 Skyraider back to base as an external sling load. Recovery missions like this one allowed the Army and Air Force to reclaim valuable aircraft from remote or hazardous locations in Vietnam, salvaging airframes for repair rather than leaving them to the enemy. Project: 219105