A searchlight known as "Cyclopa" being used by the 1st Marine Division during the Vietnam War. This particular searchlight is being utilized to survey an area located just below the Division Command Post, approximately 3 miles southwest of Da Nang. The photograph was taken on May 10, 1970 by Sgt. Gardner III. DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARLEE CORPS) A373151 127 GVB-235.


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