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30 years ago on 24 April 1980 USA attempted to rescue 52 Americans from the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in Eagle Claw Operation. The attempt was aborted when 3 RH-53D helicopters (Repainted in sand camouflage) were damaged by a sandstorm in Tabas deserts. As the U.S. force prepared to leave Iran, a refueling accident led to the remaining helicopters and a C-130 Hercules refueling aircraft being destroyed or left behind, and the deaths of eight Americans. An old emblem of Iran Navy can be seen on the fuselage.
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