For those who cared, which did not seem to be many, the epitaph to the U.S. bombing of Cambodia was audible over ordinary radios in Phnom-Penh. As the last curl of smoke disappeared and the final whine of the aircraft faded, a U.S. command plane could be heard talking with its spotter planes and jet fighter-bombers on a regular VHP frequency. "It's really been good working with you," a voice crackled. "Yeah," went the reply. "See you in the next war." Then came the muffled sound of a harmonica playing Turkey in the Straw, followed by silence as the planes headed...
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