The Phnom Penh Airlift

The narrative offers a first-hand account of the airlift that provided essential supplies to the besieged Khmer Republic during the final year of U.S. involvement in the Indochina War. It highlights the bravery of civilian pilots from various nations who faced significant challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, enemy fire, and a dysfunctional Cambodian bureaucracy that complicated their mission. The author's perspective sheds light on the complexities and dangers of this critical humanitarian effort amidst a chaotic war environment.