A Sikorsky CH-54 Tarhe, nicknamed the "Skycrane," hovers over an airfield ramp while carrying a large external load slung beneath its fuselage. Used extensively during the Vietnam War, the CH-54 could lift over 20,000 pounds, making it invaluable for transporting personnel pods, artillery, and recovering downed aircraft from the field. This faded color slide captures a routine but powerful demonstration of heavy-lift helicopter operations in Vietnam. Project: 218406