The Don Englebreston Collection
Framed Painting: Combat Search-and-Rescue Mission with A-1 Skyraiders and Rescue Helicopter, Vietnam War
This painting captures the essence of a 'Sandy and Jolly Green' combat rescue: A-1 Skyraiders bank through a jungle valley providing cover fire while a rescue helicopter hoists a downed airman to safety. Such missions were the signature achievement of Air Commando and Special Operations Squadron A-1 pilots, who repeatedly flew into hostile fire to protect helicopter crews recovering downed aircrew in Vietnam. Project: 219957