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Helicopters in Korea

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Infantry troops board helicopters for Korea via the 6th Transportation Helicopter Company, the first Army cargo helicopter unit in the combat zone. The 6th was called up in November 1952 and arrived in Korea with their H-19C helicopters in January, 1953. The armistice was signed, several months later, on July 27. For Joseph R. McCarthy and the conservative Republicans the ceasefire meant that there were be no victory over Communism in Korea.

Date Created:
January 1953
Creator:
United States. Army

Publication Information

Creator United States. Army
Date Created January 1953

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 524

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012ACM
Legacy ID
WHi 12139

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