The Don Englebreston Collection

Pair of CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopters in Flight, Operation Tailwind Collection

Pair of CH-53 Sea Stallion Helicopters in Flight, Operation Tailwind Collection

Two CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopters fly in formation during Operation Tailwind, the September 1970 MACV-SOG incursion into Laos. Marine Corps helicopters of this type provided critical insertion and extraction support for the reconnaissance force, including medic Captain Gary M. Rose, later awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the mission. Project: 219516