The Don Englebreston Collection
Pilot in Flight Suit Celebrated with Water Salute Beside Aircraft Tail, Vietnam War Era (Don Engebretsen Slide Collection)
A pilot in his flight suit celebrates with arms outstretched as fellow airmen douse him with water, a time-honored Air Force tradition marking the completion of a combat tour or final mission. Squadron celebrations like this offered a moment of levity amid the dangers of flying combat missions during the Vietnam War. Project: 219603