Marines utilize flares during "Operation Midnight," the first night time Hel-Borne Assault in Combat. Collaboration between 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines and Marine Helicopter Squadron 361, near DaNang. 20 H-34 Aircrafts employed. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORES) A422820 127 GVB-205. Date: August 13, 1965. Photographer: SSgt R. W. Savatt, Jr.

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