Operation Thunderbolt
Time: Thursday Jan 25, 1951
Place: Han River, South Korea
Details: In late January, upon finding that the PVA had abandoned their battle lines, General Ridgway ordered a reconnaissance-in-force, which became Operation Thunderbolt (25 January 1951).
‹ Earlier in historyMinor roles1951 Later in history ›USS Windham Bay delivered Grumman F8F Bearcat fighter aircraft to SaigonFriday Jan 26, 1951
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