Multiple CH-46 helicopters are seen in an image taken on July 17, 1968, during the Vietnam War. The helicopters are at the Marine Base "Camp Rock Pile" in South Vietnam, serving as a jump-off point for Operation Lancaster II. Marines from Second Battalion, Third Marines prepare to board the helicopters for their mission. The photograph was captured by SSgt. Refd, a photographer with the Marines. This image is part of the collection titled "Photographs of American Military Activities during the Vietnam War," under reference number 3M-1-1158-68* III MAF Vietnam 17Ju168. DEFENSE DE


Multiple CH-46 helicopters are seen in an image taken on July 17, 1968, during the Vietnam War. The helicopters are at the Marine Base "Camp Rock Pile" in South Vietnam, serving as a jump-off point for Operation Lancaster II. Marines from Second Battalion, Third Marines prepare to board the helicopters for their mission. The photograph was captured by SSgt. Refd, a photographer with the Marines. This image is part of the collection titled "Photographs of American Military Activities during the Vietnam War," under reference number 3M-1-1158-68* III MAF Vietnam 17Ju168. DEFENSE DET. HUTO (MARINE CORPS) mis A191652.


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