The Don Englebreston Collection

Helicopter in Flight Trailing Red Smoke, Vietnam War Era

Helicopter in Flight Trailing Red Smoke, Vietnam War Era

A Sikorsky-type search-and-rescue helicopter, likely an HH-3E 'Jolly Green Giant,' releases a red smoke marker while in flight over Vietnam. Red smoke was commonly used to mark landing zones or signal position to rescue crews and ground troops during combat operations in Southeast Asia. Project: 218896