The Don Englebreston Collection

Battle Damage Puncture in Aircraft Fuselage Skin with Ground Crewman's Hand and Repair Tool

Battle Damage Puncture in Aircraft Fuselage Skin with Ground Crewman's Hand and Repair Tool

A ground crewman inspects a jagged puncture in an aircraft's fuselage, likely caused by ground fire during a combat mission over Vietnam. Photographs like this documented the battle damage regularly sustained by tactical aircraft such as the A-1 Skyraider, and the tireless maintenance crews who kept them flying. Project: 218963