During the Vietnam War, Operation Frequent Wind took place on April 15, 1975, which involved the evacuation of Phnom Penh and Saigon. In this photo, Major Allen and Major Howell discuss flight plans with two pilots from Squadron HMM-164, attached to HMH-463, aboard the USS Hancock, in preparation for the upcoming evacuation in Saigon.

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