The Don Englebreston Collection

Nose Art Detail, A-1 Skyraider 'Lieutenant America,' Tennessee Air Museum

Nose Art Detail, A-1 Skyraider 'Lieutenant America,' Tennessee Air Museum

This close-up view shows the nose art of 'Lieutenant America,' a preserved Douglas A-1 Skyraider painted in the Southeast Asia camouflage scheme worn by combat aircraft during the Vietnam War. Nose art such as this reflected the personal pride and identity that aircrews and ground crews invested in their aircraft. This particular Skyraider, cataloged as A-1 #665, is part of the Tennessee Air Museum's collection, where visitors can view and learn about the aircraft up close. Project: 219533