A Marine CH-46 helicopter prepares to land on Landing Zone Chopper West of Ky Shan during Operation Dawson River in January 1969. The helicopter belongs to the 3rd Marine Division and the photograph was taken by Patterson. This image is part of the Defense Department's photo collection.

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