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Photo #1849
CH-53 shot down by Heat-Seeking SA-7

Yes a CH-53 carrying troops was shot down by a guided missile. The starboard engine was blown off by a heat-seeking SA-7. This photo shows one of those "WONDERFUL GIANTS!" working with the ROK Marines south of Da Nang.

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Posted by Admin on 2002-06-05; Last Modified on 2008-01-14

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Categories: Vietnam, Aircraft Specific, CH-53

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Photo #1849 CH-53 shot down by Heat-Seeking SA-7

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CH-53 shot down by Heat-Seeking SA-7