This photo shows an HC-130 in the background and an HH-53 in the
foreground readying for a rescue mission out of Cam Ranh. The tail number of the
HH-53 is 69-5788 and the historical record shows that it survived until December 27, 1972.
On that date, it took a round through its refueling probe. Unable to refuel,
the helicopter had to be abandoned and was intentionally destroyed by an A-7. Photo
generously donated by Bob Munn. |