A CH-53 cargo helicopter is being worked on by mechanics of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462, as seen in the photograph taken by LCpl, Robert Musolf. The helicopter is floodlighted, indicating work is being done late into the night to prepare it for flight the next day. The scene takes place at Marine Aircraft Group 36 flight line in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. This photograph is an official release from the Defense Department.

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Size: 3348px × 2090px
Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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