Capt. Emilie Sanderson and Lt. Col. Leah Sanchez pose with an Italian "bersagliere," who assisted in recovering Vajont Dam disaster victims, speaks to Lt. Col. Leah Sanchez about the disaster that occurred 60 years ago. On October 9th, 1963, a mega-tsunami at the Vajont Dam caused by landslides resulted in one of the worst man-made disasters in history. SETAF-AF provided the first helicopters to assist with recovery efforts, as well as medical supplies and personnel. (U.S. Army photo by 1st. Lt. Katherine Sibilla)
| Date Taken: | 08.10.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 10.09.2023 08:11 |
| Photo ID: | 8062022 |
| VIRIN: | 231008-A-HJ939-9348 |
| Resolution: | 4104x3216 |
| Size: | 5.93 MB |
| Location: | LONGARONE, IT |
| Web Views: | 70 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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Remembering the Vajont Dam Disaster: 60th Anniversary Observance
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