Koreacloseairsupport1950.JPEG

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Description Koreacloseairsupport1950.JPEG	U.S. Marines watch explosions of bombs dropped by Marine Vought F4U Corsair s during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea, in December 1950. Original caption: "CLOSE SUPPORT-- This is one of a series of three remarkable combat photographs showing the close coordination of the United States Marine air and ground units during recent fighting with Chinese Communists in Korea. United States Marines drive forward after effective close air support of F4U-5 Corsairs. Billows of smoke and flame from a small target area bear out the accuracy of the flying Leathernecks' markmanship."
Date	26 December 1950
Source	U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN: 127-GK-234F-A54388
Author	Cpl. P. McDonald, USMC

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26 December 1950