A Marine A4 "Skyhawk" is stopped by arresting gear at Marine Corps Air Station, Chu Lai, on December 12, 1966. The gear, known as "OREST," has been utilized by over 325 Marine aircraft since October. Sergeant Bugene F. Williams records the aircraft's arrival while Corporal Michael Sturm operates the system's retrieving engine. The Chu Lai OREST uses a 650-foot long nylon tape to safely halt landing aircraft.

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