People of Ban Me Thuot greet Col. George. L. Hanna, Maj. Luu Kim Cuong, and Lt. Col. Richard M. Kenney after bringing rice

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Title
People of Ban Me Thuot greet Col. George. L. Hanna, Maj. Luu Kim Cuong, and Lt. Col. Richard M. Kenney after bringing rice
Description
Original caption: "Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN - Royal Welcome - Col. George. L. Hannah, left 315th Air Commando Group commander, Maj. Luu Kim Cuong (hatless) commander of the 83rd special Air Group of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force, and Lt. Col. Richard M. Kenney, right, 309th Air Commando Sq. commander, are greeted by the people of Ban Me Thuot after bringing the first load of rice to the rice short city. Seen over the left shoulder of Colonel Hannah is A1C Donald, L. LeDuc, of Hartford, Conn., a member of the 309th." US Air Force pilots stand decorated with flower necklaces. In the foreground are a group of Vietnamese women.
Is Format Of
363-02479.jpg
Identifier
363-02479
Date
1965, approximate
Subject
Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Air Force; Airmen; Vietnam (Republic). Không quân
Location
Tân Sơn Nhứt, South Vietnam
Coordinates
10.8185; 106.6588
Physical Dimensions
15 x 22 cm
Is Part Of
B145, F1
Format
black-and-white prints (photographs)
Is Required By
MS 363
Collection
Beverly Deepe Keever, Journalism Papers
Creator
Keever, Beverly Deepe
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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Item sets
Keever
Site pages
1965 photos

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