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Helicopter and Plane, Luang Prabang Airport

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Two men stand next to a military helicopter at Luang Prabang airport, Laos. A silver plane is just taking off in the background.

Date Created:
May 1961
Creator:
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965

Publication Information

Creator
Chapelle, Dickey, 1919-1965
Date Created
May 1961

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
35mm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 3301L, LAO-01, slide #11
Classification
Archives

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012CZ8
Legacy ID
WHi 86349

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