Spads

I called the Spads and thanked them for their help.

Leplant, Kurt E. 1968

I called the Spads and thanked them for their help.

Sanchez, Jose R. 1968

I called the Spads and thanked them for their help.

Palacios, Luis F. 1968

I called the Spads and thanked them for their help.

Harper Ralph L. 1968

There was no way to quantify the morale of aviators who flew over the beach in total confidence that choppers, "Spads," and ResCAP birds were waiting just offstage.

On Yankee Station Nichols, Tillman 1988

But the vintage "Spads" — prop-driven Skyraiders — remained carrier aviation's premier EW aircraft for quite some time.

On Yankee Station Nichols, Tillman 1988

Part were the speedy little "Spads" which were used as scout planes.

The Fight for the Argonne Personal Experiences of a 'Y' Man William Benjamin West

But it is under Labour that the use and number of "Spads" has ballooned.

Telegraph.co.uk: news business sport the Daily Telegraph newspaper Sunday Telegraph 2009

'Spads', as they are known, are appointed by ministers to carry out the political business, that impartial civil servants cannot.

BBC News | News Front Page | World Edition 2009

But it is under Labour that the use and number of "Spads" has ballooned.

Telegraph Major News 2009