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Helicopters Over Rice Fields

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Elevated view of helicopters flying over rice fields in Vietnam.

Date Created:
circa 1960-1965
Creator:
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965

Publication Information

Creator Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965
Date Created circa 1960-1965

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 11 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Dickey Chapelle papers, 1933-1967
Call Number PH 3301 L Box 2 Vietnam
Media Number Box 2
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465379402121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-us0087af

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012D88
Legacy ID
WHi 75427

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