"F-43 Phantom jet of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-314 releases bombs during a direct air support mission in the demilitarized zone of Vietnam on May 12, 1967. The bombs, also known as "Boubs," descend towards enemy positions as part of Operation Hickory. Over 500 tons of ordnance were dropped by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing pilots in support of the battalion operation."

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