Today in 1975, The Fall of Saigon. President Ford orders the largest helicopter evacuation ever, code-named Operation Frequent Wind. It was made necessary after damage to nearby runways at the airport. Over 7,000 people were ferried from Saigon to US Navy Carriers out to sea. pic.twitter.com/Rmw1KiHBgO— Deep into History (@DeepintoHistory) April 29, 2022
Today in 1975, The Fall of Saigon. President Ford orders the largest helicopter evacuation ever, code-named Operation Frequent Wind. It was made necessary after damage to nearby runways at the airport. Over 7,000 people were ferried from Saigon to US Navy Carriers out to sea. pic.twitter.com/Rmw1KiHBgO