Flag
Photo credit: Jin S. Lee
Accession Number: C.2020.71.1
Dimensions: 33 in X 36 in
Dimensions (Metric): 83.82 cm X 91.44 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 83.82 cm X 91.44 cm
Credit Line: Anonymous gift
Description
Folded American flag. On the left trim is handwritten text that reads: "5/1/11 | Geronimo 'N.S'."
Folded American flag. On the left trim is handwritten text that reads: "5/1/11 | Geronimo 'N.S'."
Historical Notes
On May 1, 2011, at 10:30 p.m. local time, two Blackhawk helicopters piloted by Army aviators transported 23 SEALs, an interpreter, and a combat dog from a U.S. base in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, to Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Two additional Chinook helicopters followed into Pakistan with extra fuel and a backup force. The pilot of one of those helicopters wore this flag wrapped around the protective front plate of his flight gear. Often, special operations forces will bring flags with them on missions as keepsakes.
On May 1, 2011, at 10:30 p.m. local time, two Blackhawk helicopters piloted by Army aviators transported 23 SEALs, an interpreter, and a combat dog from a U.S. base in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, to Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. Two additional Chinook helicopters followed into Pakistan with extra fuel and a backup force. The pilot of one of those helicopters wore this flag wrapped around the protective front plate of his flight gear. Often, special operations forces will bring flags with them on missions as keepsakes.
