US Helicopters Fly Troops into Laos

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004319548

Creation Date

2-12-1971

Subject—Places

Vietnam

Subject—Topics

Vietnam War, 1961-1975

Description

Khe Sanh, South Vietnam: American helicopters leave staging base of Khe Sanh 2/8 to carry South Vietnamese paratroopers to advance positions in Laos. U.S. helicopters flew another 2,000 South Vietnamese troops into Laos 2/12 despite intense ground fire that was inflicting increasingly heavy air losses. Front dispatches said six more U.S. helicopters were shot down during the day in Laos.

Format

BW Photograph, 8.5" x 11"

Source

United Press International

Series

American Experience