Chinook Helicopter Rescue Operations

In February 1967, two Chinooks embark on a critical mission in Vietnam. They encounter a gunfight in the jungle and must carefully plan a rescue. The Chinooks execute a strategic hover maneuver to extract four US soldiers safely, demonstrating the effectiveness of air mobility during the war.

What was the main challenge faced by the Chinooks during the mission?

• Mechanical failure

• Navigating through a storm

• Avoiding enemy gunfire

• Running out of fuel

How did the Chinooks plan to avoid enemy fire?

• By deploying decoys

• By choosing a landing spot outside the firing range

• By flying at a higher altitude

• By using stealth technology

What was demonstrated by the Chinook during the rescue operation?

• Its cargo capacity

• Its hovering ability

• Its stealth capabilities

• Its speed

How many US soldiers were rescued by the Chinook?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• Five

What did the successful rescue operation prove about air mobility?

• It is unreliable

• It is too costly

• It is a temporary solution

• It is here to stay