The Don Englebreston Collection

Aircraft Optical Gunsight Reticle at Dusk, Viewed Through Cockpit Windscreen

Aircraft Optical Gunsight Reticle at Dusk, Viewed Through Cockpit Windscreen

The glowing reticle of an aircraft optical gunsight, photographed through the cockpit windscreen at dusk. Instruments like this allowed Vietnam-era attack pilots, including A-1 Skyraider 'Sandy' aircrews, to precisely aim guns, rockets, and bombs during close air support and rescue escort missions. Project: 219603