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The Vietnam War was fought between the communist government of North Vietnam and the western supported government of South Vietnam from 1957 to 1975. The United States became involved in the conflict in an effort to support western aligned ally South Vietnam and stop the spread of communism.

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A rendering of a museum gallery that features modern military aviation technology such as drones and helicopters. Story

Modern Military Aviation

Five aircraft in a V-formation shot from below. Story

A Military Airplane Flies Into the Sunset

Two military jets prepare to launch from the deck of an aircraft carrier during a daytime mission. Seven U.S. Navy crewmen are in action around the two airplanes, they are dwarfed by the size of the airplanes. Story

Unbroken

Close-up of a Phantom II flying over the ocean. Story

The MiG Hunters

A MiG-17 Soviet jet fighter in fight. This aircraft has more sharply swept wings and a longer fuselage than it's predecessor, the MiG-15. Story

Guerrilla Aircraft

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GE Aviation Lecture: "You Can Do This!"

May 13, 2011
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GE Aviation Lecture: Naval Aviation at 100 as Viewed by a Former POW

May 13, 2011

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Bell UH-1H Iroquois "Huey" Smokey III

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Grumman A-6E Intruder

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Jet engine jamming military aircraft on display in the museum.

Prowler, EA-6B

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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis "Fagot B" at the Udvar-Hazy Center Exhibition

Korea and Vietnam Aviation

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
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A rendering of a museum gallery that features modern military aviation technology such as drones and helicopters. Exhibition

Modern Military Aviation

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Upcoming Exhibition

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