Air America (airline)
Air America was an American passenger and cargo airline established in 1950 and covertly owned and operated by the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) Special Activities Division from 1950 to 1976. It supplied and supported United States covert operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War.
Read more about Air America (airline): Organization, Operations During The Vietnam War (Second Indochina War), After The War, Airfleet, Air Asia, Accidents and Incidents
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