The Don Englebreston Collection

Restored A-1 Skyraider 'TC 665' Taxiing at Air Show, 2014

Restored A-1 Skyraider 'TC 665' Taxiing at Air Show, 2014

A restored Douglas A-1 Skyraider, painted in authentic Vietnam-era camouflage, taxis at a modern air show. Nicknamed 'Sandy' by the pilots who flew rescue escort missions, the Skyraider was prized for its ability to carry a heavy bomb load and loiter over the battlefield far longer than jet aircraft, making it a mainstay of close air support throughout the Vietnam War. Project: 219310