Two Missing Passengers: The Runway Overrun Involving World Airways Flight 30H
During the Vietnam War, World Airways flew American troops to Da Nang Air Base from Oakland, California.
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Journalist - Mark is an experienced travel journalist having published work in the industry for more than seven years. His enthusiasm for aviation news and wealth of experience lends itself to some excellent insight, with his work cited in Forbes amongst other publications. Based in Alicante, Spain.
During the Vietnam War, World Airways flew American troops to Da Nang Air Base from Oakland, California.
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