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USS Manchester's Helicopter Aides in Rescue of Troops

2015-0591 (untitled)
Accession Number
2015-0591
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
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Related Collection
Parks, Lewis S. Papers
Keywords
Beaches
Military helicopters
Korean War, 1950-1953
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Credit:
U.S. Navy

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Description
The HMTS Prasae ran aground off the coast of Korea in enemy territory. Crew members from the Prasae sit huddled on the beach awaiting rescue from the USS Manchester helicopter. A large milk can of soup was brought to shore to feed the stranded men. All are unidentified.
Date(s)
January 6, 1951