This painting depicts two A-1 Skyraider attack aircraft executing a low-level strike run along a river in Southeast Asia, a scene evocative of the search-and-rescue escort and close air support missions flown by 56th Special Operations Wing 'Sandy' pilots during the Vietnam War. Skyraider crews regularly flew at treetop altitude through heavy ground fire to protect downed airmen and support troops in contact, making the type one of the most decorated aircraft of the conflict. Project: 219105