Air America (airline)
CIA covert airline from 1950 to 1976 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Air America was an American passenger and cargo airline established in 1946 and covertly owned and operated by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1950 to 1976. It supplied and supported covert operations in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War, including providing support for drug smuggling in Laos.[1][2][3]
CIA covert airline from 1950 to 1976
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| Founded | 1946 | ||||||
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| Ceased operations | 1976 | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 80+ | ||||||
| Destinations | 2 (?) | ||||||
| Parent company | American Airdale Corporation | ||||||
| Headquarters | Washington, DC | ||||||
