The Don Englebreston Collection
Gallery: 105NIKON
Restored A-1 Skyraiders take to the air during a "Tailwind Day" commemorative gathering honoring the veterans of Operation Tailwind, the 1970 MACV-SOG operation into Laos. Approach passes, low flyovers, and a close look at "Lieutenant America" nose art keep the legacy of Skyraider aircrews and ground crews visible decades later.
Preserved Douglas A-1 Skyraider 'America' - Front Quarter View, Wing Folded, SEA Camouflage
Close-Up Detail of 'Lieutenant America' Nose Art and Propeller Data Placard
Close-Up Detail of Aircraft Internal Wing/Panel Structure Showing Hinge, Pulley, and Access Panel Markings
Nose Art Detail, Restored A-1 Skyraider 'Lieutenant America,' Operation Tailwind Reunion Event
Douglas A-1 Skyraider Engine Start with Smoke, 'Lieutenant America' Nose Art Visible
Radial Engine Startup Smoke, Warbird Aircraft Nacelle with 'Forgotten America' Nose Art, Tailwind Day Redux
Douglas A-1 Skyraider "Lieutenant America" — Forward Fuselage and Cockpit Detail
Douglas A-1 Skyraider Nose with 'Lieutenant America' Art and Pilot in Cockpit
Douglas A-1 Skyraider, Tail Code 'TC 665', Rear View with Folded Wing
A-1 Skyraider-Type Aircraft on Runway, Rural Airfield
Douglas A-1 Skyraider on Takeoff/Landing Roll, Operation Tailwind Reunion Flying Day
Restored A-1 Skyraider 'TC' in Low Pass During Tailwind Day Commemorative Event
Twin Beech (Beechcraft C-45/Model 18) on Ramp, Operation Tailwind Reunion Event
Distant Flyover of Restored A-1 Skyraider Under Overcast Sky, Operation Tailwind Commemorative Event
A-1 Skyraider on Approach, Operation Tailwind Commemorative 'Redux' Event
Douglas A-1 Skyraider in Flight Against Overcast Sky, Right Frame Position
Distant A-1 Skyraider in Flight with Gear Down, Operation Tailwind Commemorative Event
Douglas A-1 Skyraider in Flight Against Overcast Sky, Landing Gear Extended
Douglas A-1 Skyraider in Flight, Overcast Sky – Reunion/Airshow Flyover
A-1 Skyraider in Flight, Tailwind Day Commemorative Event
Douglas A-1 Skyraider on Final Approach, Operation Tailwind Reunion Fly-In
Douglas A-1 Skyraider Climbing Out After Takeoff, Rural Airfield
Douglas A-1 Skyraider on Runway at Rural Airfield, Rear View
Nose Art and Running Radial Engine of Preserved Douglas A-1 Skyraider 'Lieutenant America'
Close-Up of 'Lieutenant America' Nose Art on Vintage Attack Aircraft Engine Cowling