Unloading a Defoliation Sprayer in Chu Lai, Vietnam
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Material Information

Title:
Unloading a Defoliation Sprayer in Chu Lai, Vietnam
Creator:
Larsen, Thomas ( Photographer )
Donor:
Harlem, Peter Wayne
Publisher:
Florida International University
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Notes

Abstract:
Members of the 242nd Chemical Platoon unload the 3090 sprayer from a UH-1D helicopter nicknamed "Zorba the Gook", Chu Lai, Vietnam. During the Vietnam War, defoliation was accomplished through the use of herbicide, agent orange.
Scope and Content:
CC 49659; Chu Loi [Chu Lai], Vietnam; Members of he 242nd Chemical Plt, 1st Inf Div, unload the Model 3090 sprayer from a UH-1D helicopter from Co "A", 1st Avn Bn, 1st Inf Div, following the completion of a defoliation mission. 27-30 May 1968; Photo by SP5 Thomas L. Larsen, USA Sp Photo Det, Pac
Ownership:
On backside of photo: UH-1D "Zorba the Gook"; U.S. Army Photograph Signal Corps File No. to be used when re-ordering (49659) (BC)

Record Information

Source Institution:
Florida International University
Holding Location:
Florida International University
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Pete Harlem Vietnam War Photography Collection