1965 Press Photo North Vietnamese Pilot Pham Ngoc Lan Hugs Mechanic after Flight

Enemy claim: Downed 3 U.S. planes - The Communist-controlled radio in Hanoi, North Vietnam, transmitted this radiophoto with accompanying caption: "Pilot Pham Ngoc Lan (left) who commanded a unit which contributed to the downing of three U.S. planes on September 20, 1965, heartily hugs a mechanic when returned back after the victory."

Photo is dated 1965.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.