[Bell UH-1H Iroquois/Huey helicopter approaching landing zone]

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Identifier2017-03-24_image_007SourceThe Calvin H. and Yun Yau Kam Military Aviation Collection (2017-03-24), Box 1, Folder 2CreatorKam, Calvin H.DescriptionPhotograph of a Bell UH-1H Iroquois/Huey helicopter of the 240th Assault Helicopter Company, U.S. Army, approaching a landing zone in a forested area, Vietnam, circa 1970-1971. A red smoke signal marks the landing zone. The photo was taken from another Bell UH-1H helicopter during an air assault.

Caption from donor: "Smoke dropped from the command and control aircraft on where troops the ground commander want us to land. Sometimes, the commander on the ground will pop the smoke."Creation Datecirca 1970-1971SubjectVietnam War, 1961-1975United States. ArmyUnited States. Army. Assault Helicopter Company, 240thBell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey)HelicoptersPlaceVietnamOriginal FormattransparenciesBibliographic CitationThe Calvin H. and Yun Yau Kam Military Aviation Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsIn copyright

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