A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron-463 prepares to lift a damaged CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter after it was shot down by enemy fire on September 8, 1968 in Vietnam. The Sea Stallion, known for its heavy lifting capabilities, operated from Quang Tri and provided support to ground units in the northern part of I Corps. This photograph was taken by LCpl. M. E. Frank.

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