The Don Englebreston Collection

Close-Up of Small-Arms Battle Damage Puncture on Aircraft Skin

Close-Up of Small-Arms Battle Damage Puncture on Aircraft Skin

A close-up view of a small-arms puncture through an aircraft's metal skin documents the ground fire risk faced on combat sorties over Vietnam. Photographs like this were often taken by aircrew and maintenance personnel to record battle damage after a mission. Project: 218965