The Don Englebreston Collection

Vertical Aerial Reconnaissance Photograph of River and Jungle Terrain, Operation Tailwind, Laos

Vertical Aerial Reconnaissance Photograph of River and Jungle Terrain, Operation Tailwind, Laos

A vertical aerial photograph of the Laotian jungle terrain traversed during Operation Tailwind, September 1970. Reconnaissance images like this one helped MACV-SOG planners and aircrews identify waterways, trails, and potential landing zones ahead of the mission. Project: 219488