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USS Manchester's Helicopter Lands on Beach During Rescue Mission

2015-0611
Accession Number
2015-0611
4 x 5 inches
Black & White
Related Collection
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Description
Under enemy fire, unidentified troops and crew members from the USS Manchester use their ship's helicopter to rescue crew from the HMTS Prasae, which ran aground off the coast of Korea during a blizzard. They landed the helicopter on a snow-covered beach.
Date(s)
January 6, 1951