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Vietnam Bearcats... presumably all destroyed (?)
Posted by Jacques on Fri Oct 25, 2002 03:08:20 PM
In reply top Re: Vietnam Bearcats posted by Mick on Fri Oct 25, 2002 06:37:09 AM
Mick,
Here is a paragraph from the web page mentioned in link:
'...A few of the legionnaires survived retreated to other strongpoints. By now, Viet Minh artillery fire had destroyed the F-8F Bearcat fighters at Dien Bien Phu, so no local air support was available. At this point, all supplies were being airdropped to the units in the valley. About 12 tons were being brought in daily, which was one-fifth of what was needed for the troops to survive. Deadly anti-aircraft fire continued to decimate incoming flights. By the battle's end, the French lost 62 aircraft, and had 167 damaged.'
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Jacques.