August 18, 1965: Troop drop and air supply activities in Vietnam during the Vietnam War. Following the troop lift, helicopters began transporting six Howtars, a mortar and howitzer combination, to support positions on the battlefield. Ammunition was also transported throughout the five-day operation known as "Operation Starlite." Photograph taken by SSgt Savatt, Jr. of the Marine Corps. Aircraft seen here belong to HMM-361 (MAG-16) and the operation occurred 10 miles south of Chu Lai. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) lef A184967 127. GVB-35.

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