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1955 U.S. Air Force Aeronautical Chart or Map of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam
MekongDelta-usaf-1955$75.00
Title
Mekong Delta Cambodia-Vietnam.
1955 (dated) 22 x 29 in (55.88 x 73.66 cm) 1 : 1000000
1955 (dated) 22 x 29 in (55.88 x 73.66 cm) 1 : 1000000
Description
This is an uncommon 1955 U.S. Air Force aeronautical chart of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam. It covers southwest Vietnam and southern Cambodia from the Island of Koh Kong in the Sihanoukville province of Cambodia, east to Phan-Rang. It identifies Saigon or Ho Chi Minh City as well as the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The map is highly detailed, noting important cities, towns, rivers, roads, forts, bridges, railroads as well as other hydrographical and topographical features essential for the air pilot. Verso features legends and a world aeronautical chart index. This chart was published by the USAF Aeronautical Chart and Information Service, Washington 25, DC, and issued as chart no. 739. First issued in 1945, this is the tenth edition revised to March 1955.
Condition
Very good. Minor wear and toning along original fold lines. Minor spotting.