| Beschreibung: | 5573247 (9053) Feb 28, 1967; Over Scotland, Scotland; Over-wing fuel tanks are being fitted to RAF Lightning fighters for long range ferrying. First R.A.F. Lightning fighter pilot is refuelled in flight over Scotland. In the 1950's, the US began to send troops to Vietnam, during the following 25-year period, the ensuing war would create some of the strongest tensions in US history. Almost 3 million US men and women were sent to fight for what was a questionable cause. In total, it is estimated that over 2,5 million people on both sides were killed. [SPERRVERMERKE BEACHTEN | PLEASE CHECK RESTRICTIONS! Nutzung nur mit Genehmigung und gegen Honorar, Beleg, Namensnennung und zu unseren AGB. Nur zur redaktionellen Verwendung. Honorare an: KEYSTONE Pressedienst, www.keypix.de] Photo by Courtesy of US Military/ZUMA Press. (©) Copyright 1967 by Courtesy of US Military , a00602 |
