Korea Orders were received to get underway to Korea to relocate 600 North Korean officers to South Korea. In addition we were to take aboard one or two helicopters, a Doctor to handle medical emergencies and a Marine contingent . Helicopter preparing to land Off loading tank at Pusan Korea. Inspection prior to Prisoner pickup. Captain admired the Helicopters. Cho go ri- Prisoner pickup Beached near Koje Do Mail transfer while underway Dr. Lee, Capt. McClean, Lt. Falvey Visitor from a flagship We had a Marine Helicopter on board to rescue downed pilots that were shot down or otherwise in trouble. We failed during one the events and it is documented in the official log that can be reached by clicking on Downed pilot below. When you reach the Article scroll down the left side to " The Angels Tried ". Also see the Helicopter and one of the crew on their return to our ship on page nine. LST History Downed pilot Playing with a full deck. Our new crane 1955 A full deck plus a floating bridge for the vehicles on board. Helicopter preparing to land Inspection prior to Prisoner pickup. Koje Do Farmer near where we beached Beached at Koje Do LCU w/ pens, transfering prisoners at Inchon Korea 1953 Many other pages of History of the LST Ship can be found by clicking on LST History |
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