A Nerine helicopter identified as YZ-63 is seen after being shot down by the Viet Cong during Operation HARVEST MOON in Vietnam on December 12, 1965. The image was captured by the Defense Department photographer as part of documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War. (#66-1027-65, A186272)

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