Operation Barrel Roll
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Operation Barrel Roll was a covert interdiction and close air support campaign conducted in the Kingdom of Laos by the U.S. Air Force 2nd Air Division and U.S. Navy Task Force 77 between 5 March 1964
Barrel Roll operational area, 1964
North American T-28Ds in Laos
The Cessna O-1 Bird Dog FAC aircraft was unmarked when flown by Raven Forward Air Controllers.
Cessna O-2 Skymaster FAC aircraft
Pathet Lao
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The Pathet Lao, officially the Lao People's Liberation Army, was a communist political movement and organization in Laos, formed in the 20th century. It ultimately gained control over the entire count
Operation Barrel Roll
…war in northern and northeastern Laos. Barrel Roll and the "Secret Army" attempted to stem an increasing tide of People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) and Pathet Lao offensives. Barrel Roll was one of the most closely held secrets of the American military commitment in Southeast Asia. Due to the ostensible neutrality…
Pathet Lao at Xam Neua in 1953
Pathet Lao soldiers in Vientiane, Laos, 1973
Pha That Luang, Vientiane, Laos