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Helicopter Gunner

Image

Portrait of a helicopter gunner at his gun in an H-21 Army helicopter in the mountain region of Vietnam.

Date Created:
1962
Creator:
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965

Publication Information

Creator
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965
Date Created
1962

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
35mm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 3301L, National Geographic, slide #R55 F8

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012D12
Legacy ID
WHi 86751

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