A dramatic aerial scene in 1966 Vietnam, with a trio of UH-1D Huey helicopters, their blades slicing through the dense, tropical air, as they ascend from the lush, battle-scarred landscape of the Filhol Rubber Plantation area. The choppers, painted in the distinctive olive drab and black of military camouflage, are adorned with the insignia of the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Golden Dragons." The soldiers below, dwarfed by the towering rubber trees, are in the midst of boarding, their faces a mix of determination and exhaustion. Their camouflage fatigues blend with the foliage, but the sharp contrast of their gear and weapons against the natural backdrop highlights the stark reality of war. The ground is a mosaic of shadow and light, as the sun, partially obscured by a veil of dust and smoke, casts a warm glow on the scene, emphasizing the urgency of the mission. The first helicopter is already filled with troops, its ramp open and ready to lift off, while the other two hover in place, awaiting their turn to load up. The pilots, skilled in their craft, maintain a steady hover amidst the chaos, a testament to their training and nerve. In the background, the plantation's infrastructure is visible, damaged by the recent conflict, with twisted metal and splintered wood scattered among the orderly rows of trees. The image captures the momentary calm before the storm, as the Golden Dragons prepare for their airborne exodus to a staging area, ready to be deployed into the heart of the battle once more.