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Inside Helicopter "Manhunt"
circa 1961-1965
This photograph labeled only as "Manhunt" by Milwaukee photographer Dickey Chapelle shows the interior of a helicopter used during the early stages of U.S. involvement in the Vietnamese War.
Marine Helicopter
circa 1960-1965
Uniformed men board helicopter with "Marines" on the side.
Chapelle in Vietnam
1962
Dickey Chapelle dressed in military clothing wading through a swamp in Vietnam.
Vietnam Outpost
circa 1961-1965
Dropping supplies at a South Vietnamese army outpost. Photographer Dickey Chapelle of Milwaukee was on board the helicopter as the drop was taking place.
Helicopters over Rice Paddies
1962
Aerial view of four U.S. Marine helicopters banking over an expanse of rice paddies in Vietnam. Fluffy white clouds fill the sky.
