Operation Linebacker, Day 1 - The Largest Air Battle of the Vietnam War

Podcast: The War Office · The Operations Room

Opublikowano: 2026-05-12

On 10th May 1972 and the United States launches Operation Linebacker. The first day of the operation will be conducted against targets in the North Vietnamese port of Haiphong and its capital Hanoi. The response of the Vietnam People's Air Force will lead to the largest air battle of the Vietnam War. Thanks to: Dr. Brian D. Laslie - Author of 'Air Power's Lost Cause: The American Air Wars of Vietnam'Marshall L. Michel III - Author of 'Operation Linebacker I 1972'Phil Mentesana - F-4 pilot during Operation Linebacker and volunteer at the Wings Over the Rockies...