A rocket projectile hits a fuel pit at the 15th Aerial Port during military activities in Vietnam on February 1, 1971. The explosion causes fires and widespread damage. This photograph, taken by MSgt Witconis, is classified under the Defense Department and falls under the Marine Corps collection, with the identifier mis A422807.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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