The Don Englebreston Collection

Douglas A-1 Skyraider "America" (Tail Code TC) Taxiing, 2014 Airshow

Douglas A-1 Skyraider "America" (Tail Code TC) Taxiing, 2014 Airshow

A restored Douglas A-1 Skyraider, nicknamed 'Spad' by the pilots who flew it, taxis at a 2014 airshow wearing the camouflage scheme it would have worn over Vietnam. Rugged and heavily armed, the Skyraider became famous for 'Sandy' combat search-and-rescue missions, providing close air support and covering fire to protect downed American aircrew. Project: 219309