The Don Englebreston Collection
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Two pages of a September 1970 commendation letter honor Forward Air Controllers of the 20th Tactical Air Support Squadron for a perilous three-day rescue under enemy fire and severe weather, tied to the classified Operation Tailwind incursion into Laos. Signed by unit commanders, the documents highlight the dangerous, often under-recognized missions FACs flew directing close air support over the Pleiku Highlands.
Letter of Commendation, OL AA-56 Special Operations Wing to 20th TASS, 21 September 1970 (Operation Tailwind Rescue)
