The Don Englebreston Collection

Combat Battle-Damage Close-Up on Military Aircraft Skin

Combat Battle-Damage Close-Up on Military Aircraft Skin

A close-up documentation photograph shows severe combat damage to an aircraft's skin, likely from anti-aircraft flak or ground fire encountered during a Vietnam War mission. Photographs like this were routinely taken by maintenance crews to assess airworthiness and record the punishment absorbed by aircraft flying low-level attack and support sorties. Project: 219051