Tim Page obituary

War photographer who served as a fearless witness to the escalation of hostilities in Vietnam in the 1960s Tim Page, who has died of cancer aged 78, earned a reputation during the Vietnam war as a fearless gonzo combat photographer who would venture where others feared to tread. Dubbed “war groupies” by more conservative correspondents, Tim and his circle of photographer friends paid for their daring with injuries and, in some cases, death. Tim was hit several times and became known for his narrow escapes. His Vietnam war came to an end during an ill-fated 1969 rescue when his helicopter was diverted to pick up wounded American troops near the Parrots Beak region northwest of Saigon. Viet Cong guerrillas triggered a hidden command-detonated artillery shell that killed the soldier in front of Tim, moments after they had both exited the helicopter to assist soldiers on the ground. Continue reading...
http://dlvr.it/SXcY9q