The Don Englebreston Collection

Douglas A-1 Skyraider 'Lieutenant America' with Reunion Attendees, 2 May 2015

Douglas A-1 Skyraider 'Lieutenant America' with Reunion Attendees, 2 May 2015

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider, nicknamed 'Spad' by its crews, was a rugged single-engine attack aircraft that saw extensive combat over Vietnam with both American and South Vietnamese Air Force squadrons. This preserved example, marked 'Lieutenant America,' represents the aircraft's enduring legacy at veteran reunion and airshow events. Project: 219943