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Artifacts

Gate from Air America Compound

Artifact Details

A silver colored gate piece with an aircraft depicted in the center

Air America was a CIA proprietary airline that operated during the Vietnam War and several other CIA engagements.

During the Vietnam War, Air America, a CIA proprietary airline, flew a variety of missions in the Far East. These missions ranged from undercover CIA operations to overt air transportation. The Republic of Vietnam and various US Government agencies contracted with Air America.

This gate is from an Air America compound located in Southeast Asia during the 1960s.  Note the aircraft depicted in the center.

Artifact Specs

112 cm x 86.5 cm x 1.3 cm

(L x W x H)

Additional Photos

A closer shot of the plane on the gate

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