Marine Helicopters Reel 2 · Part 1

Description

This film covers field activities of the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) attack helicopter AH-1T, utility helicopter UH-1N, heavy-lift cargo helicopter CH-53D, heavy-lift cargo helicopter CH-53E, and cargo helicopter CH-46D. It shows troops insertion and withdrawal; artillery and vehicle movement by sling; USMC attack helicopter AH-1T firing tube as it was launched and optically tracked, wire guided (TOW) missiles, a chin cannon, and 2.75 rockets. It also includes the pickup of men on a stabilized body (STABO) sling by cargo helicopter CH-46D and scenes showing safety precautions during flight.

Collection

Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense

Series

Motion Picture Films and Video Recordings on Five Decades of U.S. Military Activities Around the World