1st Marine Aircraft Wing pilot Gregory "Pappy" Boyington visits his old squadron on July 4, 1966. Pictured is Col. McDonald D. Tood from Charlotte, , commander of Marine Medium Helicopter squadron (HMM)-361. He briefs his pilots and crew before picking up the 34 Battalion, 5th Marines for Operation Colorado in Vietnam.

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