Army C-47 helicopter airlifts a downed Marine Corps CH-46A helicopter to a safe location. The CH-46A was targeted and shot down by the Viet Cong during an ambush on May 12, 1966. This recovery operation by the 3rdMarDiv Vietnam took place on May 13, 1966. Photo credits to Cpl. Wolford.

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