Marine Captain William H. Buffeut showcases the armor plate on his helicopter seat that successfully halted a bullet from a Viet Cong machine gun during Operation Hot Springs. The photograph was taken on April 29, 1966, while Buffeut visited his old squadron. Produced by Pfe Russel G. Cowan for the Defense Department.

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