Considered by many to be one of the worst maintenance jobs during the Vietnam War

First the old tube is readied for removal

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The hook-up to remove the tube is made

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Next the tube is carefully unfastened and removed

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The new tube is readied for placement

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The new tube is raised into position

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Carefully the new tube is jockeyed into place

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Mission accomplished - ready for another 700 rounds

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