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Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

From a birds eye view, multiple aircraft fly along a body of water.

Air Rescue Team

The major elements of the U.S. Air Force air rescue team in Vietnam: Douglas A-1E and A-1H/J Skyraiders (visible are four from the 602nd Special Operations Squadron) and a Lockheed HC-130P Hercules recovery aircraft refueling a Sikorsky HH-3E “Jolly Green Giant” helicopter in 1968.

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  • Credit: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force VIRIN: 201112-F-PB262-002.JPG
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