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Vietnam Remembered: Western/Southwestern Minnesota: Dan Markell

Dan Markell talks about his experience during the Vietnam War. He was assigned to a Chinook department and recalls one close call particularly well.

This clip is part of Vietnam Remembered: Western/Southwestern Minnesota from Pioneer Public TV.
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All of a sudden there was a fire in the back of our aircraft because one of the bullets had penetrated the hydraulic hoses.

Submitted From: Marshall, MN

Primary Location During Vietnam: Vũng Tàu, Vietnam

Story Subject: Military Service

Military Branch: U.S. Army

Story Themes: Chinook, Close Call, Helicopter, Pioneer Public Television, Vietnam Remembered: Western/Southwestern Minnesota, Watch

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