The nose art 'Lieutenant America,' paired with a stars-and-stripes shield emblem, adorns this preserved A-1 Skyraider on display at the museum. Nose art like this personalized aircraft for their crews and often reflected patriotic or pop-culture themes popular among Vietnam-era airmen. The Skyraider's rugged airframe and heavy ordnance capacity made it indispensable to Air Commando and Special Operations units flying close air support and rescue escort missions throughout the war. Project: 219533