Helicopter gunner over snow covered mountains - by: Tim King

This gunner is ready for any possible enemy action with his machine gun locked and loaded. The aircraft, a CH-47 Chinook with the U.S. Army was widely used in Vietnam where it flew over more tropical scenes. With two overhead blades, this might bird can lift a heavy load. It is frequently used to drop off soldiers in combat areas and pick them up after their mission is complete.