A pilot prepares for takeoff in an A-1 Skyraider adorned with hand-painted "Wiley Coyote" nose art, a lighthearted tradition among Skyraider crews. Nicknamed the "Spad," the A-1 flew some of the Vietnam War's most demanding close air support and combat rescue missions. This photograph, taken at a modern reunion event, celebrates the enduring bond between veterans and the aircraft that carried them into battle. Project: 219505