A CH-53 helicopter hovers to pick up an external load during Operation Taylor Common at the Marine Combat Base Complex in An Hoa. The photograph was taken on February 14, 1969 by GySgt Krueger of the 1st MarDiv Vietnam. The helicopters were used to transport supplies and equipment to units in the area.

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