The Snapshots in Time Collection
Fuel Fireball and Smoke Plume from Target Destruction, USS Ticonderoga Weapons Exercise Series
A fuel-loaded target erupts in flame and smoke during a live-fire weapons exercise observed from USS Ticonderoga (CVA/CVS-14) during the Vietnam War era. Rocket and gunfire trails are visible converging on the target, illustrating the destructive training exercises that kept the carrier's air wing and gunnery crews combat ready. Project: 218064