A sky full of helicopters taking off into the sun, carrying the first assault wave of Marines during Operation Piranha. The photo was taken on September 7, 1965 at Chu Lai, Vietnam by SSgt. Savatt of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW). DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS) A185243 Xwm 127 GVB-2//

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