The Don Englebreston Collection
Head-On View of Radial Engine and Propeller, A-1 Skyraider 'Buddakhan,' Operation Tailwind Event, 2016
A head-on view of the radial engine and four-blade propeller of the restored A-1 Skyraider 'Buddakhan,' displayed at a 2016 commemorative event honoring Operation Tailwind. The Skyraider's powerful radial engine and heavy ordnance capacity made it a mainstay of close air support throughout the Vietnam War. Project: 219527