The Don Englebreston Collection
Aerial Refueling of Camouflaged F-4 Phantom II by KC-135 Boom, Vietnam War Era
An F-4 Phantom II in Southeast Asia camouflage moves into position behind a KC-135 tanker's refueling boom during the Vietnam War. Aerial refueling extended the range and combat endurance of American fighter aircraft, enabling sustained operations deep into contested airspace. Project: 219010