RASP II History: What was the result of operation Eagle Claw? April 24th 1980

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What was the result of operation Eagle Claw? April 24th 1980

Lane Peters · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, an accident occurred during the early parts of the operation when a helicopter drifted into a C-130 at a refueling site, resulting in eight dead. The mission was aborted on April 24th 1980. 
With the failed mission came the creation of the Joint Special Operations Command.

RASP II History

What was the result of operation Eagle Claw? April 24th 1980

Unfortunately, an accident occurred during the early parts of the operation when a helicopter drifted into a C-130 at a refueling site, resulting in eight dead. The mission was aborted on April 24th 1980. With the failed mission came the creation of the Joint Special Operations Command.

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