Operation Proud Deep Alpha

Operation Proud Deep Alpha
Part of the Vietnam War

VF-111 F-4B bombing North Vietnam
Date26–30 December 1971
Location
Result Inconclusive
Belligerents
 United States  North Vietnam
Commanders and leaders
John D. Lavelle
William P. Mack
Phung The Tai
Nguyen Van Tien
Casualties and losses
3 killed
2 captured
3 aircraft destroyed
unknown
2 aircraft destroyed

Operation Proud Deep Alpha was a limited aerial bombardment campaign conducted by the United States (U.S.) Seventh Air Force and U.S. Navy against North Vietnam from 26 to 30 December 1971, during the Vietnam War.