Hill 881S - Page 22
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From left, LCpl. John F. Francavilla (KIA 04-09-68) and "Doc" Steinberg.  For more about LCpl. Francavilla click here.
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Photo by, HM3 David Steinberg 
When I arrived on the hill this is what the terrain looked like.  Note the smoke from either air delivered or other ordnance.  The next three images are of the same terrain as time passes.
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Photo by, HM3 David Steinberg 
"Willy Pete" smoke marks the enemy position for a "fast mover" to engage.  Note the change from the previous image.
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Photo by, HM3 David Steinberg 
This A1-E Skyraider, also known as a Spad, has been 'cleared hot' on the target and is coming in fast with a deadly payload for the enemy.  Air delivered and other fire missions continue for days.
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Photo by, HM3 David Steinberg 
If it wern't for the same trees on the left of the above terrain images you wouldn't think this was the same piece of real estate.
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Photo by, HM3 David Steinberg 

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