How the US Stole a Russian Helicopter: Daring Cold War Mission

In 1988, a covert U.S. military mission unfolded in the desolate deserts of northern Chad, resulting in the capture of a Soviet attack helicopter, the Mil Mi-25 Hind-D. This high-risk operation, codenamed "Operation Mount Hope 3," remains one of the most daring recovery missions in Cold War history. Discover how this mission began during the Toyota War, where Chadian forces, using only armed Toyota pickup trucks, soundly defeated the well-equipped Libyan army. Learn the incredible story behind this audacious operation and its impact on the Cold War.
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