A U.S. Air Force pilot, identified on his flight suit as "Larry," wears the unofficial "Yankee Air Pirate" patch associated with A-1 Skyraider crews of Air Force Special Operations squadrons during the Vietnam War. Informal squadron insignia like this one reflected the close-knit, unconventional culture of the Skyraider community, whose pilots flew demanding close air support and rescue escort missions throughout Southeast Asia. Project: 219603