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USS Manchester Helicopter Approaches on Rescue Mission

2015-0583
Accession Number
2015-0583
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 350892742
Related Collection
Parks, Lewis S. Papers
Keywords
Beaches
Military helicopters
Korean War, 1950-1953
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Credit:
William DuCoing
U.S. Navy

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
The USS Manchester's helicopter approaches the North Korean coast to rescue stranded crew members of the HMTS Prasae that ran aground off the North Korean coastline in enemy territory during a blizzard. The pilot of the helicopter was Chief Aviation Pilot D. W. Thorin.
Date(s)
January 6, 1951