[Image Caption]: An A-4 Skyhawk aircraft from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA)-223 is seen taking off from the runway at Marine Aircraft Group (MAG)-12 in Chu Lai, Vietnam on September 14, 1966. The aircraft is utilizing Jet Assistance Take Off (JATO) bottles, capable of providing 1500 pounds of thrust for five seconds. This allows for shorter takeoff distances during short field operations. Photo taken by Pfc. R. Cowen ( Department of Defense, Marine Corps).

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