The Don Englebreston Collection

Helicopter Cockpit Instrument Panel Close-Up (CH-47 Chinook), Vietnam War Era

Helicopter Cockpit Instrument Panel Close-Up (CH-47 Chinook), Vietnam War Era

A close view of the instrument panel from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, showing the torque, altitude, airspeed, and attitude gauges pilots relied on during flight operations in Vietnam. Such instrumentation was essential for the demanding troop and cargo lift missions flown by Chinook crews throughout the war. Project: 218950