A visitor poses in the cockpit of a preserved Douglas A-1 Skyraider, the rugged single-seat (and two-seat) attack aircraft flown by U.S. Air Force Special Operations squadrons during the Vietnam War as close air support and 'Sandy' rescue escort for downed airmen. Photographed at a veteran reunion event associated with Operation Tailwind, this image captures the enduring connection between the aircraft and the community of pilots, crew, and supporters who preserve its legacy. Project: 219527