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Helicopters in Vietnam receive CS gas canisters for evac units
American helicopter crews evacuating in Vietnam are equipped with CS gas canisters to deter panic among soldiers and refugees during scramble attempts. Two helicopters were lost in separate incidents, one piloted by the late John Paul Vann. Initial issue totaled 100 canisters in late May or early June, approved by the 1st Aviation Brigade with backing from Generals McCaffrey and Abrams.
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Richard Pyle
Associated Press
Saigon
Vietnam
Strick
John Paul Vann
Central Highlands
Tan Canh
Vann
Fire
Bastogne
Hue
Army
South Vietnam
1St Aviation Brigade
William J. McCaffrey
Creighton W. Abrams
U.S