The Don Englebreston Collection

Douglas A-1 Skyraider in Southeast Asia Camouflage, Tail Code 'TC', Serial 665

Douglas A-1 Skyraider in Southeast Asia Camouflage, Tail Code 'TC', Serial 665

Douglas A-1 Skyraider, shown here in Southeast Asia camouflage with tail code 'TC' and serial 665. Developed in the final days of World War II, the rugged, propeller-driven Skyraider became a mainstay close air support and strike aircraft for the U.S. Air Force and Navy during the Vietnam War, prized for its heavy ordnance load, long loiter time, and survivability over the battlefield. Project: 219309