Photograph
Helicopters in Korea
| 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. |
| Image ID: | 12139 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 01 1953 |
| Creator Name: | United States. Army. |
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| Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | CF 524 |
| Original Dimensions: | 8 x 9 inches |
| Aeronautics, Military |
| Armed Forces |
| Military uniforms |
| War |
| Outdoor photography |
| Helicopters |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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