Post strike photo of communist SAM site

Item

Title
Post strike photo of communist SAM site
Description
Original caption: "Post Strike Photo - After massive bombardment of the site, spearheaded by Air Force F-4C Phantom crews, the communist SAM site was completely destroyed. Secondary explosions were observed in each of six launch sites within the complex and numerous other secondaries was triggered in areas immediately adjacent. The air strikes were made through intense enemy 37 and 57mm anti-aircraft fire." Aerial photo, with the location of missiles marked in pen.
Is Format Of
363-02430.jpg
Identifier
363-02430
Date
1967, May 2
Subject
Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Navy; Bombing, Aerial; Jet fighter planes; Vietnam (Democratic Republic). Quân đội; Precision bombing; Aerial photography; Reconnaissance aircraft; Aerial reconnaissance; Surface-to-air missiles; Phantom II (Jet fighter plane)
Location
North Vietnam
Coordinates
21.0278; 105.8342
Physical Dimensions
20 x 25 cm
Is Part Of
B147, F1
Format
black-and-white prints (photographs)
Is Required By
MS 363
Collection
Beverly Deepe Keever, Journalism Papers
Creator
United States. Air Force
Contributor
Keever, Beverly Deepe
Rights
These images are for educational use only. To inquire about usage or publication, please contact Archives & Special Collections.
Publisher
Archives & Special Collections
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