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Helicopter Rescues Stranded Sailors from HMTS Prasae

2015-379 (untitled)
Accession Number
2015-379
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Related Collection
Parks, Lewis S. Papers
Keywords
Korean War, 1950-1953
Sailors
Ships
Helicopters
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U.S. Navy

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Description
A helicopter from the USS Philippine Sea, piloted by Chief Aviation Pilot D. W. Thorin, lands on the snowy beach to effect rescue of the crew of the Thailand ship HMTS Prasae. The Prasae, which was part of a United Nations operation, grounded during a snow storm. The rescue team was surrounded by enemy troops during the operation but was protected by gunfire from the USS Manchester.
Date(s)
January 6, 1951