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Korean War, 1950-1953

Enoshima, Japan

A street view from Enoshima, Japan as Japanese women walk the streets in traditional kimonos towards a torii. This image was taken during United States naval officer leave from the USS Manchester during Korean War.

Last Crew Members of HMTS Prasae Are Evacuated by USS Manchester Helicopter

The USS Manchester's helicopter, nicknamed the Clementine, lands on the snow covered beach at Kisamun Dan, Korea. A rescue mission was launched after the HTMS Prasae, a Thailand Corvette, ran aground on Korea's Eastern Coast during a blizzard. Original caption: With the temperature at 12 degrees below zero, the last of Commander Vudhichae's crew are evacuated.