The Don Englebreston Collection
AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopters on Flight Line with Fire/Smoke, Operation Tailwind Era, 1970
U.S. Army AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters sit on a forward flight line during the 1970 Operation Tailwind period, with smoke and flame visible from one aircraft in the line. Cobra gunships like these provided critical escort and fire support for MACV-SOG helicopter insertions during the classified cross-border operation into Laos. Project: 219424