Private Pineapple, the mascot of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (M)-161, hops off a 'copter after returning from a combat mission in Hue/Phu Bai, Vietnam. Marine Pfc. John A. Gordon becomes Pineapple's temporary master when she misbehaves, but otherwise, she belongs to everyone in HMM-161. July 30, 1965.

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License: Licensed
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