The Don Englebreston Collection
Gallery: Mel Swanson Day from Frances
A great-granddaughter sits in the cockpit of a preserved vintage military aircraft during an event honoring Lt. Col. Mel Swanson. It is a quiet moment of connection, showing how younger generations discover the aviation legacy and service history that these collections keep alive.
A-1 Skyraider Association Veteran After Signing Tribute Panel at Mel Swanson Day
Attendee Beside Signed A-1 Skyraider Panel at Reunion Event
Veteran A-1 Skyraider Aircrew Member Presenting Unit History at Mel Swanson Day Event
Don Engebretsen Presenting OLAA Unit History Research at a Mel Swanson Day Gathering
Frances Beside A-1 Skyraider 'TC 665' at Mel Swanson Day Event
Frances Beside A-1 Skyraider 'Lieutenant America' (Aircraft #665) at Mel Swanson Day
Family Members at 'Mel Swanson Day' Beside Preserved Military Transport Aircraft
Mel Swanson's Granddaughter and Great-Grandchildren at 'Mel Swanson Day' Commemorative Event
Lt. Col. Mel Swanson's Granddaughter's Family at Mel Swanson Day (Watermarked)
Mel Swanson's Granddaughter's Family Posing with Aircraft at Mel Swanson Day
Great-Granddaughter of Lt. Col. Mel Swanson Seated in Vintage Aircraft Cockpit
Child Seated in Vintage Aircraft Cockpit at 'Mel Swanson Day' Event
Great-Granddaughter Seated in a Vintage Aircraft Cockpit, Mel Swanson Day
Mel Swanson's Great-Granddaughter Seated in a Vintage Aircraft Cockpit, Mel Swanson Day
Pilot Departs A-1 Skyraider "Lieutenant America" After Flight
Neal Melton Departing A-1 Skyraider "America" (TC-665) After Flight with Mel Swanson, Mel Swanson Day
Signatures in Aircraft Speed Brake Cavity, Mel Swanson Memorial Day Event
