The Don Englebreston Collection

Anti-Aircraft Ground Fire Damage to Aircraft Flap Panel

Anti-Aircraft Ground Fire Damage to Aircraft Flap Panel

A single punishing hit from ground fire tore through this aircraft's flap, a stark close-up reminder of the danger faced on every low-level attack sortie flown over Vietnam. Photographs like this documented the battle damage that pilots and maintenance crews confronted daily. Project: 219105