The Don Englebreston Collection

Battle Damage Detail on A-1 Skyraider Wing/Fuselage Skin, Vietnam War Era

Battle Damage Detail on A-1 Skyraider Wing/Fuselage Skin, Vietnam War Era

Battle damage on the wing of an A-1 Skyraider, likely caused by ground fire or flak during a combat mission over Vietnam or Laos. Photographs like this were routinely taken by ground crews to document damage for maintenance and repair, and often kept by aircrew as evidence of the punishment their aircraft absorbed while still bringing them home. Project: 219913