A flying crane, one of only two, lifts a downed CH-46 Sea Knight during Operation "Cortes" in Vietnam. This photo, taken on December 11, 1966 by Sgt Gespard, shows the 1st Marine Division's activities during the war. This image is officially sourced from the Defense Department (Marine Corps).

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