By 3 April 1961 the Millpond A- 26s were manned and ready to fly; another 16 That same day, 14 of the H-34s began helilift operations east of Vang Vieng, Laos.
By 3 April 1961 the Millpond A- 26s were manned and ready to fly; another 16 were due on 18 April. Also on 3 April, 14 of the H-34s began helilift operations east of Vang Vieng, Laos.