The Korean War was fought between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953. In an attempt stop the spread of communism, the United States joined the conflict on the side of South Korea against the Soviet-backed North Korea.

Black scrapbook page, four mounted photographs. Upper left: view of fields, a range of hills, a canal and a bridge. Upper right: villagers among thatched huts. Lower left: Left side view of Sabre in flight. Lower right: right side of aircraft more in back

The Korean War was fought between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953. In an attempt stop the spread of communism, the United States joined the conflict on the side of South Korea against the Soviet-backed North Korea.

Black scrapbook page, four mounted photographs. Upper left: view of fields, a range of hills, a canal and a bridge. Upper right: villagers among thatched huts. Lower left: Left side view of Sabre in flight. Lower right: right side of aircraft more in back
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