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A U.S. Air force F-80C Shooting Star assigned to the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing, takes off from Suwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, with the assistance of a JATO bottle circa October 1951. On Dec. 15, 1950, to aid in the defense of the U.S. Army the 51st Fighter-Interceptor Wing flew F-80C Shooting Stars, signifying the start of a week-long close air support mission for the 2nd Infantry Division withdrawal from North Korea. In just three days, the 51 FIW conducted over 750 sorties. (Courtesy photo)
| Date Taken: | 08.18.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 08.17.2023 02:43 |
| Photo ID: | 7975758 |
| VIRIN: | 230818-F-XX007-1003 |
| Resolution: | 625x279 |
| Size: | 46.93 KB |
| Location: | OSAN AIR BASE, 41, KR |
| Web Views: | 66 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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Reflecting on 75 years with the 51 FW
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