The Don Englebreston Collection

Restored Douglas A-1 Skyraider Nose and Propeller, Operation Tailwind Reunion, 2016

Restored Douglas A-1 Skyraider Nose and Propeller, Operation Tailwind Reunion, 2016

A restored Douglas A-1 Skyraider, the propeller-driven attack aircraft that flew close air support and search-and-rescue escort missions throughout the Vietnam War, photographed at a veterans' reunion event commemorating Operation Tailwind. This view highlights the aircraft's black-painted cowling and propeller, details preserved by warbird restoration teams to honor the type's combat legacy. Project: 219527