The Don Englebreston Collection
Crossed Propeller Blade Display and 'SPAD Commander' Jeep, USAF A-1 Skyraider Squadron Area, Vietnam War Era
A squadron display of crossed A-1 Skyraider propeller blades marks a U.S. Air Force unit area in Vietnam. Known affectionately as the "SPAD" after the World War I fighter, the A-1 Skyraider was prized for its heavy ordnance capacity and rugged close air support role. The parked Jeep, labeled "SPAD Commander," reflects the informal unit pride common among Skyraider squadrons during the Vietnam War. Project: 219827