A Douglas A-1 Skyraider in cruise over Southeast Asia, ca. December 1969, photographed from an accompanying aircraft whose external tank fills the lower corner of the frame. Camouflaged upper surfaces silhouette the aircraft against the cumulus deck; underwing pylons carry external stores. The photographer, Lt. Donald L. Engebretsen, flew A-1s with Operating Location Alpha Alpha of the 56th Special Operations Wing at Da Nang. Images like this were taken on the transit legs - long, quiet stretches of straight-and-level flying between the airfield and whatever waited over the target. Project: 219603