Operation Ivory Coast
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Operation Ivory Coast was a mission conducted by United States Special Operations Forces and other American military elements to rescue U.S. prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. It was also the first joint military operation in United States history conducted under the direct control of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The specially selected raiders extensively trained and rehearsed the operation at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, while planning and intelligence gathering continued from 25 May to 20 November 1970.
Sơn Tây prison camp. The walled compound is center left next to the river
Practice formation showing helicopters drafting on their Combat Talon navigation escort. The HH-3E is third from the right as viewed.
HH-3E "Jolly Green" identical to the helicopter carrying the Blueboy assault group
VA-113 A-7E on deck of USS Ranger 1970–71
USS Oriskany
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USS Oriskany (CV/CVA-34),, was one of the few Essex-class aircraft carriers completed after World War II for the United States Navy. The ship was named for the Battle of Oriskany during the Revolutionary War.
USS Oriskany near Midway Atoll c. 1967
USS Oriskany as completed, 1950
Oriskany showing angled flight deck and hurricane bow
Oriskany on fire