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On a Mission out of MMAF, RVN, 1969
An HMH-463 aircraft slings a "dime-nickel"
A 105mm artilery piece hangs below an HMH-463 bird.  The CH-53 was easily capable of hauling an externally slinged 105, while still carrying the cannon cockers and a supply of "dime-nickel" ammo internally.
- photo courtesy of Gary Zimmermann
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