Aviation
Spaceflight
Astronomy
Behind the scenes
People
Records and Firsts
Science
Society and Culture
Technology and Engineering
War and Conflict

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.

F-100Ds of the 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron over South Vietnam in February 1966. Early, unpainted F-100s are in the forerground. Camouflage painted aircraft in the back.
Aviation
Spaceflight
Astronomy
Behind the scenes
People
Records and Firsts
Science
Society and Culture
Technology and Engineering
War and Conflict

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.

F-100Ds of the 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron over South Vietnam in February 1966. Early, unpainted F-100s are in the forerground. Camouflage painted aircraft in the back.

Stories

See all Stories
Unbroken The MiG Hunters
Guerrilla Aircraft Charles Bolden: Pilot, Astronaut, and NASA Administrator The Smoke Ship
See all Stories

Exhibitions

See all Exhibitions
Learn more Korea and Vietnam Aviation Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA Learn more Modern Military Aviation National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
See all Exhibitions

Explore other subtopics