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13160_12225_various_defense_3

1980s
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LS of C-5A airplane taxiing in an empty, desert landscape until completely off screen. Shot farther away. Close shot of the nose of the plane, still taxiing, camera zooms out. MLS of man who guides taxiing of plane with his orange vest and two signs, facing camera; large plane visible behind him facing another direction. LS of C-5A slowly moving around in empty tarmac; a few people walking around. LS profile view of unloading of small vehicle. MS of a forklift carrying said object, with a yellow net over it, towards camera.Quick shot of an on-set news reporter with a map of El Salvador behind him. Shot of the sky, taken from the ground, of dozens of parachutes in midair with the text: “Southern Honduras” at the top of the screen. Another shot of a large plane with people in parachutes jumping out the back. Shot from behind the pilot of a helicopter, in midair - with a couple more helicopters visible ahead. Clear shot of a helicopter in midair over a green landscape. MLS of a soldier kneeling in tall grass.Tom Brokaw; map of El Salvador behind him with the text: “American Wounded” beneath. MS of a helicopter taking off. Same helicopter in midair. Shots from the cockpit while in air. Various shots of helicopters over Honduras, in midair making turns, etc.