Airborne Mercy -- Whole blood is administered to an airborne casualty, enclosed in a metal capsule attached to the side of an Air Rescue helicopter about to land at an advanced air station in Korea. Medical technician holds life-giving bottle over the wounded man during the 45-minute flight from the front lines. (circa December 31, 1952)
Korean War Pictures - Wounded Man in a Air Rescue Helicopter
From Jennifer Rosenberg, About.com
Picture courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration.
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