Douglas A-1 Skyraider, nicknamed 'Lieutenant America,' on static display. Rugged and heavily armed, the A-1 Skyraider served as a mainstay close air support and rescue escort aircraft during the Vietnam War, prized for its long loiter time and ability to absorb battle damage. This example preserves the type's distinctive camouflage scheme and hand-painted nose art for visitors to view up close. Project: 219309