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Dien Bien Phu Bristol Freighter?

My first thread of the year! Recently on Sky I saw a programme about post war sieges, Dien Bien Phu being the one that caught my attention. A piece of film shot across the runway showing C-47’s landing ended with the open mouth of a Bristol Freighter panting in the heat, but no chance of obtaining info. of the operator. I have photos of the RNZAF Freighters in the sixties in Viet Nam but can anybody out there provide information on the Dien Bien Phu one?
Ray

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By: NC900 - 4th January 2008 at 21:01

Hi Ray,
those were Air vietnam Bristol Freighter, several of them were requisition, they were used to carry dismantled M24 15-ton light tank to Dien Bien Phu.
not much information, exepted these entries
http://www.crash-aerien.com/www/database/fiche.php?id=9827
http://1000aircraftphotos.com/Contributions/Alfarrabista/4333.htm
cheers,

Olivier

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