Description
Air America was an American passenger and cargo airline established in 1946 as Chinese National Relief and Rehabilitation Administration x000D
(CNRRA) Air Transport, later changing its name to Civil Air Transport (CAT). x000D
CAT was covertly owned and operated by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) x000D
from 1950 to 1976, changing its name to AIR AMERICA in 195It supplied and x000D
supported covert operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, including x000D
providing support for drug smuggling in Laos.
Vietnam War era.
SIZE:Approximately: Wing: 1/2" in height x 1-3/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Coin Silver.
ATTACHMENT:Two posts with clutch-backs.
MARKINGS:This is from a miscellaneous American airline wing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJJM24 LACGEX07/31/24 SABJJX08/07/24
CONDITION:10 (Mint as new): Condition of wing is mint unworn. Box is Probably: 8 or 8- (Excellent) with light wear and scratches to the plastic cover.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.