A close-up view of one of the Hawk Missile Launchers positioned at Danang airfield in South Vietnam on March 13, 1965. The Hawk missiles were intended for protection against low to medium altitude aircraft. This photograph is from the US Defense Department, captured by SSgt. Batchelor of the 3rdlarDiv (3rd Marine Division).

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