A CH-53 Stallion helicopter from Ilorine Aircraft Group-36 is shown preparing to hook up a Marine artillery piece for transport to a Marine fire support base on November 10, 1969. This photo showcases the heavy lift capabilities of the helicopter during the Vietnam War.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NBV / Alamy / Afripics
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