Helicopter Missions (2008): S01E01 – Vietnam Firefight

Introduction Helicopter Missions (aka Helicopter Wars) is a 2008 history documentary hosted by Bill Ratner, published by Smithsonian Channel. Outline Pilot Tom Baca was days from finishing his tour of duty when the distress call came: 100 soldiers had been ambushed, with troops closing in from all sides. Relive the events that followed, as we…

Andrew Marshall

28/09/2021

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Helicopter, War

Introduction

Helicopter Missions (aka Helicopter Wars) is a 2008 history documentary hosted by Bill Ratner, published by Smithsonian Channel.

Outline

Pilot Tom Baca was days from finishing his tour of duty when the distress call came: 100 soldiers had been ambushed, with troops closing in from all sides. Relive the events that followed, as we see how Baca and his team pulled off an amazing rescue.

Helicopter Missions Series

You can find a full index and overview of Helicopter Missions here.

Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2008.
Running Time: 47 minutes.
Rating: Unknown.
Country: US.
Language: English.