The Don Englebreston Collection

Close-Up of Combat Battle Damage to Aircraft Fuselage/Wing Skin

Close-Up of Combat Battle Damage to Aircraft Fuselage/Wing Skin

This close-up photograph documents combat damage sustained by a U.S. aircraft during the Vietnam War, likely from ground-based anti-aircraft fire. Photographs like this were taken for maintenance and damage assessment records, and they offer a stark visual reminder of the risks faced by pilots flying close air support missions. Project: 219052