The Beverly Deepe Keever Collection

Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Photographs from 1965

General Harold Johnson stands in front of a group of soldiers on a dirt road.

Harold Johnson (363-02496)

Bien Hoa, Vietnam (IO) – General Harold K. Johnson, U.S Army Chief of Staff, talks to men of the Army’s 2nd Bn, 1st Infantry Division at Bien Hoa – The 1st Div. was one of several units visited by General Johnson during his visit to Vietnam. Weapon in foreground is a Chinese Machine Gun captured by the 173rd.

A soldier looks back at the camera from the porthole of a tank. Two other tanks in the background.

Military Operations (363-0045)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A soldier looks back at the camera from the porthole of a tank. Two other tanks in the background.

A procession of tanks. Three men sit atop Tank B43. One soldier sits on a second tank in the background.

Military Operations (363-0046)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A procession of tanks. Three men sit atop Tank B43. One soldier sits on a second tank in the background.

A Negro soldier in tank porthole, speaking into headset.

Military Operations (363-0047)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A Negro soldier in tank porthole, speaking into headset.

A Negro soldier in tank porthole.

Military Operations (363-0048)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A Negro soldier in tank porthole.

A Negro soldier in tank porthole.

Military Operations (363-0049)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A Negro soldier in tank porthole.

A soldier talking with Iht and another man outside a village of thatched-roof cottages and palm trees. A group of children watch from around a 1960 Buick.

Military Operations (363-0050)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A soldier talking with Iht and another man outside a village of thatched-roof cottages and palm trees. A group of children watch from around a 1960 Buick.

Two soldiers talk with tank gunner in the background.

Military Operations (363-0051)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Two soldiers talk with tank gunner in the background.

A soldier gives or recieves orders from tank gunner in the background. A second soldier runs to meet him.

Military Operations (363-0052)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A soldier gives or recieves orders from tank gunner in the background. A second soldier runs to meet him.

A soldier stands on Tank B41, talking with the gunner. Another gunner sits in a second tank in the background.

Military Operations (363-0053)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A soldier stands on Tank B41, talking with the gunner. Another gunner sits in a second tank in the background.

A tank crossing an open, hilly field. A soldier's left shoulder has obscured part of the right side of the picture.

Military Operations (363-0054)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A tank crossing an open, hilly field. A soldier’s left shoulder has obscured part of the right side of the picture.

A soldier adjusts the turret gun of tank B41.

Military Operations (363-0055)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A soldier adjusts the turret gun of tank B41.

Iht stands outside a building attached to a bridge. Marshy land leads to water in the background.

Military Operations (363-0056)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Iht stands outside a building attached to a bridge. Marshy land leads to water in the background.

Four soldiers sitting on a tank in an open, hilly field.

Military Operations (363-0057)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Four soldiers sitting on a tank in an open, hilly field.

The gunner of Tank B41 waiting for further instruction.

Military Operations (363-0058)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” The gunner of Tank B41 waiting for further instruction.

A Vietnamese landscape of shrubs and small hills. A tank rolls toward the right background.

Military Operations (363-0059)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A Vietnamese landscape of shrubs and small hills. A tank rolls toward the right background.

The gunner of Tank B41 taking aim. A second soldier reaches behind the first.

Military Operations (363-0060)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” The gunner of Tank B41 taking aim. A second soldier reaches behind the first.

The gunner of Tank B41 taking aim. A second soldier sits beside and watches.

Military Operations (363-0061)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” The gunner of Tank B41 taking aim. A second soldier sits beside and watches.

Iht (in civilivan clothes) points at another soldier outside a thatched-roof village. A crowd of children and a third soldier among them, stand around a 1960 Buick.

Military Operations (363-0062)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Iht (in civilivan clothes) points at another soldier outside a thatched-roof village. A crowd of children and a third soldier among them, stand around a 1960 Buick.

A Negro soldier in the porthole of a tank removes his helmet.

Military Operations (363-0063)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A Negro soldier in the porthole of a tank removes his helmet.

Four soldiers on three tanks in formation. Tank B12 is in the middle.

Military Operations (363-0064)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Four soldiers on three tanks in formation. Tank B12 is in the middle.

Four soldiers on three tanks in formation. Tank B12 is in the middle. Right corner of picture is slightly obscured.

Military Operations (363-0065)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Four soldiers on three tanks in formation. Tank B12 is in the middle. Right corner of picture is slightly obscured.

Four soldiers on three tanks in formation. Tank B12 is in the middle. Right corner of picture is slightly obscured.

Military Operations (363-0066)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Four soldiers on three tanks in formation. Tank B12 is in the middle. Right corner of picture is slightly obscured.

Tank with seven soldiers on top approach photographer.

Military Operations (363-0067)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Tank with seven soldiers on top approach photographer.

Six soldiers stand in a horseshoe, discussing some papers. Two other soldiers in background.

Military Operations (363-0068)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Six soldiers stand in a horseshoe, discussing some papers. Two other soldiers in background.

Six soldiers stand in a horseshoe, discussing some papers. Two other soldiers in background.

Military Operations (363-0069)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Six soldiers stand in a horseshoe, discussing some papers. Two other soldiers in background.

Six soldiers stand in a horseshoe, discussing some papers (one obscured). Three other soldiers in background.

Military Operations (363-0070)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Six soldiers stand in a horseshoe, discussing some papers (one obscured). Three other soldiers in background.

A crowd of Vietnamese children scramble to fit into the picture Iht (in civilian clothes) is preparing to take. Two other soldiers are caught in the crowd.

Military Operations (363-0071)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” A crowd of Vietnamese children scramble to fit into the picture Iht (in civilian clothes) is preparing to take. Two other soldiers are caught in the crowd.

Iht grins at the camera, surrounded by children with their hands extended. Two soldiers stand in the crowd.

Military Operations (363-0072)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Iht grins at the camera, surrounded by children with their hands extended. Two soldiers stand in the crowd.

Two Vietnamese soldiers pose for a photo. The first soldier is named "Iht." Two children stand beside them. Behind, another soldier leans against a military jeep.

Military Operations (363-0073)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Two Vietnamese soldiers pose for a photo. The first soldier is named “Iht.” Two children stand beside them. Behind, another soldier leans against a military jeep.

Iht (in civilian clothes) stands in a crowd of excited children. In the background are two military jeeps and a Vietnamese buffalo.

Military Operations (363-0074)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Iht (in civilian clothes) stands in a crowd of excited children. In the background are two military jeeps and a Vietnamese buffalo.

Iht walking along a country path, looking back at photographer. A woman wearing a coolie hat also walks on the path, carrying two bales of hay on a yolk across her shoulders. Buildings line the horizon.

Military Operations (363-0075)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Iht walking along a country path, looking back at photographer. A woman wearing a coolie hat also walks on the path, carrying two bales of hay on a yolk across her shoulders. Buildings line the horizon.

Iht listening to group of children. Behind him are two other soldiers. In the background are two military jeeps and a Vietnamese buffalo.

Military Operations (363-0076)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Iht listening to group of children. Behind him are two other soldiers. In the background are two military jeeps and a Vietnamese buffalo.

Iht (in civilian clothes) stands in front of a building. Behind him stands an older man in traditional Vietnamese garb.

Military Operations (363-0077)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Iht (in civilian clothes) stands in front of a building. Behind him stands an older man in traditional Vietnamese garb.

Iht stands in the road amid a large group of children. Tall, tropical plants line the road.

Military Operations (363-0078)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Iht stands in the road amid a large group of children. Tall, tropical plants line the road.

Five tanks in a hilly field. The center tank is opened at the rear, revealing more soldiers inside.

Military Operations (363-0079)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Five tanks in a hilly field. The center tank is opened at the rear, revealing more soldiers inside.

Five tanks in a hilly field. The center tank is opened at the rear, revealing more soldiers inside.

Military Operations (363-0080)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Five tanks in a hilly field. The center tank is opened at the rear, revealing more soldiers inside.

Three soldiers run through a field, a tank to their right. The field is edged by a forest. Vague outlines of mountains rest on the horizon.

Military Operations (363-0081)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Three soldiers run through a field, a tank to their right. The field is edged by a forest. Vague outlines of mountains rest on the horizon.

Two tanks in the brush. Photo taken from atop the second tank. A Negro soldier works from this tank.

Military Operations (363-0082)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Two tanks in the brush. Photo taken from atop the second tank. A Negro soldier works from this tank.

Two soldiers atop Tank B12. A third soldier's head partially obscures the picture.

Military Operations (363-0083)

“September 1965 – Military Operations.” Two soldiers atop Tank B12. A third soldier’s head partially obscures the picture.

LtCol Mah Son Nohn gives speech at a festival. A crowd of others stand around him beneath a banner.

Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0084)

“Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” LtCol Mah Son Nohn gives speech at a festival. A crowd of others stand around him beneath a banner.

An aerial view of the ground. Land dotted with trees and buildings stand in the shadow of mountains. The door of an airplane can be seen on the left.

B-52 Raid (363-0624)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” An aerial view of the ground. Land dotted with trees and buildings stand in the shadow of mountains. The door of an airplane can be seen on the left.

An aerial view of the ground. Land dotted with trees and buildings stand in the shadow of mountains. A river winds through the landscape. The door of an airplane can be seen on the left.

B-52 Raid (363-0625)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” An aerial view of the ground. Land dotted with trees and buildings stand in the shadow of mountains. A river winds through the landscape. The door of an airplane can be seen on the left.

An aerial view of the ground. Land dotted with trees and buildings stand in the shadow of mountains. A river winds through the landscape. The door of an airplane can be seen on the left.

B-52 Raid (363-0626)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” An aerial view of the ground. Land dotted with trees and buildings stand in the shadow of mountains. A river winds through the landscape. The door of an airplane can be seen on the left.

An aerial view of the ground. People can be seen walking along the dirt road. A cloud of smoke or perhaps dust drifts in the upper right corner.

B-52 Raid (363-0627)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” An aerial view of the ground. People can be seen walking along the dirt road. A cloud of smoke or perhaps dust drifts in the upper right corner.

An aerial view of the ground. The wide leaves of a group of shrubs bend in the wake of the airplane from which the photo was taken.

B-52 Raid (363-0628)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” An aerial view of the ground. The wide leaves of a group of shrubs bend in the wake of the airplane from which the photo was taken.

The ground and some shrubs. White flecks in the upper right corner are photo damages

B-52 Raid (363-0629)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” The ground and some shrubs. White flecks in the upper right corner are photo damages.

The ground and some shrubs. A man's left foot can be seen in the bottom right corner. White flecks in the upper right corner are photo damages.

B-52 Raid (363-0630)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” The ground and some shrubs. A man’s left foot can be seen in the bottom right corner. White flecks in the upper right corner are photo damages.

A wide row of soldiers standing along the rim of a large crater. Mountains rise up from the background.

B-52 Raid (363-00631)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” A wide row of soldiers standing along the rim of a large crater. Mountains rise up from the background.

A wide row of soldiers standing along the rim of a large crater.

B-52 Raid (363-0632)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” A wide row of soldiers standing along the rim of a large crater. (Damaged.)

A wide row of soldiers standing along the rim of a large crater. Mountains rise up from the background.

B-52 Raid (363-0633)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” A wide row of soldiers standing along the rim of a large crater. Mountains rise up from the background.

A wide row of soldiers standing along the rim of a large crater. Mountains rise up from the background.

B-52 Raid (363-0634)

“B-52 Raid – Q. Tri – Aug 1965” A wide row of soldiers standing along the rim of a large crater. Mountains rise up from the background.

Aerial shot of smoke rises from some trees

Aerial Photo (363-1170)

“Plei Me – Bak To Oct 65” ; “Aerial shot of smoke rises from some trees.”

Aerial shot of smoke rises from some trees

Aerial Photo (363-1171)

“Plei Me – Bak To Oct 65” ; “Aerial shot of smoke rises from some trees.”

A line of landed helicopters lay sit in a field

Helicopters Landed in Field (363-1172)

“Plei Me – Bak To Oct 65” ; “A line of landed helicopters lay sit in a field.”

Three men are gathered around a plane

Men Near Plane (363-1173)

“Plei Me – Bak To Oct 65” ; “Three men are gathered around a plane”

Three men are gathered around a plane.

Men Near Plane (363-1174)

“Plei Me – Bak To Oct 65” ; “Three men are gathered around a plane.”

Two photos, one with several ships seen, the other of land off in the distance

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations (363-01268)

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos, 1

Caravan of tanks winding up hilly Huey coast.

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations (363-01269)

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos, 2, front. Caravan of tanks winding up hilly Huey coast.

Information on Operation.

Navy/Marine Operations (363-01270)

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos, 2, back. Information on Operation.

Soldiers gathering on the shore.

Navy/Marine Operations (363-01271)

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos, 3. Soldiers gathering on the shore.

Troops running from ships onto shore.

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations (363-01272)

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos, 4. Troops running from ships onto shore.

A ship cruising beside a line of small boats. Another small boat is in the foreground.

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations Photos (363-01273)

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos, 5, front. A ship cruising beside a line of small boats. Another small boat is in the foreground.

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos, 5, back. Information on Operation.

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations Photos (363-01274)

Navy/Marine Amphibious Operations photos, 5, back. Information on Operation.

Photo of a pilot doing maintenance work on a plane

Armament Specialist (363-02456)

Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut afld – RVN – Armament Specialist – U.S. Air Force A2C Ross J. Nicholson, of Grove City, Pa., a U.S. Air Force armament specialist, works on the hot gun bay of a North American F-100 Aupersabre of the 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron, Airman Nicholson is loading 20mm cannon shells in the Supersabre for a sortie somewhere in the Republic of Vietnam.

Photo of pilot standing in plane cabin

Cabin Secure (363-02457)

Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut – Cabin Secure – U.S. Air Force A2C William R. Rumsey of 3109 Valley View, Dallas, Tex., a C-130 Hercules loadmaster, tells his aircraft commander, via intercom, that his cargo cabin is secure. This photo was shot just prior to takeoff from Pleiku Airfield, Republic of Vietnam.

Photo of a soldier adding hydraulic fluid to an engine

Adding Hydraulic Fluid (363-02458)

Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut – Inflight – U.S. Air Force A2C John H. Paxton of RT. 4, box 23, Glendenin, Va., adds hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic system of his lockhead C-130 Hercules. At the time, Airman Pacton, maintenance crew chief of his aircraft was on a flight over the Republic of Vietnam.

Aerial photo of two jets dropping bombs

Unloading Bombs (363-02475)

Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortressesses of the Strategic Air Command unload tons of bombs on a strike against the notorious Viet Cong hideway, Zone D, during a July raid.

Aerial photo

Ban Nuoc Chieu (363-02482)

A U.S. Air Force aerial reconnaissance photo of the Ban Nuoc Chieu ammunition depot, 80 miles west-northwest of Hanoi, shows heavy damage inflicted by U.S. Air Force Strikes in late June. This section of the target area covers about 700 by 1200 feet. Debris in the center and right side of the photo reveal areas where buildings were completely destroyed. Reports showed 22 buildings destroyed and seven others damaged during the strikes. Roadways in the target area were also heavily damaged.

Aerial photo

Dong Hoi Barracks (363-02483)

Aerial reconnaissance of a section of the Dong Hoi army barracks, located 35 miles north of the demarcation line, shows some of the heavy damage inflicted by a joint USAF and VNAF stirke force. Eight VNAF A-1H and four USAF F-104s struck the target with 27 tons of 50 to 500 pound general purpose bombs and rockets. Reports showed that 80 percent of the barracks buildings, seen along the bottom and right side of the photo, were destroyed or damaged during the attack on 21 June.

Aerial Photo - A line of bombs exploding

Bombings (363-02484)

Aerial Photo – A line of bombs exploding is photographed

Aerial photo of a jet dropping a bomb

A4 Skyhawk (363-02485)

A U.S Navy A4 Skyhawk from the Seventh Fleet carrier USS Bon Homme Richard drops a napalm bomb during operations against the Viet Cong on July 1 southeast of Saigon. Pilot of the aircraft was Ens R. W. Nielson of Sacremento, Calif.

Aerial photo of a jet dropping a bomb

A4 Skyhawk (363-02486)

A U.S. Navy A4 Skyhawk from the Seventh Fleet carrier USS Bon Homme Richard pulls away as a napalm bomb explodes during action against the Viet Cong on July 1 southwest of Saigon. Pilot of the aircraft was Ens. R. W. Nielson of Sacremento, Calif.

Aerial photo

Than Hoa Barracks (363-02487)

Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Than Hoa Barracks – This reconnaissance photo of a U.S. Air Force stirke against North Vietnam’s Than Hoa Army Barracks (July 7) shows about half the barracks area destroyed. Large craters and debris in the upper portions of the photo are all that reamins of areas once covered by barracks buildings. Effect of bombs on highways can be seen in the lower center.

Men being awarded Silver Stars

Silver Stars for MIG Kills (363-02488)

Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Silver Stars for MIG Kills – Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Moore, commander of the 2d Air Division with headquarters here, awards Silver Star medals to F-4C aircraft commanders who downed two Communist MIG-type jets over North Vietnam yesterday. Accepting the awards are U.S. Air Force pilots Capt. Kenneth D. Holcombe of Detroit, Mich., and Capt. Thomas S. Roberts of LaGrange, Ga. The MIGs were the first shot down by U.S. Air Force pilots in the Vietnamese conflict.

Photo of several men celebrating. One man is lifted on the shoulders of the others

US Air Forces First Vietnam MIG Killers Whoop It Up (363-02489)

Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut afld, RVN – U.S. Air Force’s First Vietnam MIG Killers Whoop It Up – Following awards of Silver Stars and Distinguished Flying Across by 2d Air Division Commander Lt. Gen Joseph H. Moore at Ten Nhut Airfield today, members of the first U.S. Air Force flight to down Communist MIG Airfield jets whoop it up. Flight Commander Maj. Richard Hall of Forest Lake, Minn., gets a ride to the shoulders of other members of the flight, 1. 1st Lt. George Larson of Winter Haven, Fla.; Capt. Ronald C. Anderson of Fairbanks, Alaska; Capt. Kenneth D. Holcombe of Detroit, Mich,; Capt. Thomas Roberts of LaGrange, Ga.; Capt. Harold Anderson of Yucaipa, Calif.; Major Hall; Capt. Arthur C. Clark of McAllen, Tex., and Capt. Wilbur Anderson of Tarboro N.C.

Aerial photo

Dien Bien Phu Runway (363-02490)

Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Dien Bien Phu Runway – July strikes against the Dien Bien Phu airfield in North Vietnam by U.S. Air Force Republic F-105s and McDonnel F-4s have left the airfield runway unusable. A direct hit (lower left) and several other 750 pound bomb blasts )center_ effectively cratered the airstrip.

Aerial photo

Yen Bay Depot (363-02491)

Hq 2AD, Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Yen Bay Depot – U.S. Air Force fighter-bombers attacked Yen Bay Ordance Depot, July 10. Some buildings (upper left) were severly damaged, while others (foreground) were reduced to their foundations. The roof of the building at the lower left was burned off. All told, air strike accounted for 38 buildings destroyed or damaged.

Aerial photo

Dong Hoi Barracks (363-02492)

Aerial reconnaissance of a section of the Dong Hoi army barracks, located 35 miles north of the demarcation line, shows some of the heavy damage inflicted by a joint USAF and VNAF stirke force. Eight VNAF A-1H and four USAF F-104s struck the target with 27 tns of 50 to 500 pound general bombs rockets. Reports showed that 80 percent of the barracks buildings, seen along the bottom and right side of the photo, were destroyed or damaged during the attack.

Several men sitting in an air boat

Harold Johnson Rides Air Boat (363-02497)

Thuyen Nhon, Vietnam (Army IO) – General Harold K. Johnson rides an air boat used by Special Forces troops to patrol the many canals in the delta region. The Army Chief of Staff was visiting the Tuyon Nhon Special Forces camp in the 1V Corps area.

Photo of a man dressed as Santa Claus propelling down from a helicopter. Several boys in foreground are excited

Santa Claus Propels from Helicopter (363-02498)

Saigon, Vietnam (Army IO) – Happy Vietnamese orphans wait for Santa Claus to rappel to the ground and start the Christmas party the officers and men of the 120th Aviation Company sponsored for the children. The 120th commander, Major William Chamberlin, played the part of Santa Claus.

Two men shake hands and smile

Harold Johnson is Greeted (363-02499)

Arrival of General Harold K. Johnson, Army Chief of Staff to Vietnam. General Johnson is greeted by Maj. General W.B. Rosson, Chief of Staff, MACV at Saigon Airport, Saigon Vietnam.

US Coast Guard boats on patrol. American flag in foreground with four ships in a line behind it

Swift Ships on Christmas (363-02622)

SWIFTS boats try-out their sea legs upon arrival in Vietnam. Six SWIFTs arrived on Christmas Eve to join two others in Operation Market Time patrols off Phu Quoc Island in the Gulf of Thailand. Manned by U.S. Navy crews, these boats will patrol in conjunction with other Market Time unit to prevent inflitrations of men, arms and equipment by the Viet Cong.

US Coast Guard boat on patrol

Coast Guard Cutter (363-02828)

Coast Guard Cutter – Wearing a war zone coat of gray paint over her standard coat of white, the Coast Guard Cutter Point Grey operates on patrol out of An Thoi, Phu Quoc island, in the Gulf of Thailand. Seventeen cutters have been operating as units of the Coastal Surveillance Force since July of 1965, eight in Da Nang and nine in An Thoi.

US boat on patrol

Swift (363-02829)

Swift – Capable of speeds in excess of 25 knots, this 50-footer is aptly named the SWIFT. It mounts a twin .50-cal. Machine gun atop the pilot house and carriers a dual-mount combination, .50-cal machine gun and 81mm mortar aft. The first SWIFTS arrived in South Vietnam on Oct. 31, 1965, when they went on patrol out of An Thoi, Phu Quoc Island, as units of the Coastal Surviellance Force, engaged in preventing the inflitration of men, arms and supplies into the country for the Viet Cong.

US boat on patrol

Swift (363-02830)

Swift – Capable of speeds in excess of 25 knots, this 50-footer is aptly named the SWIFT. It mounts a twin .50-cal maching gun atop the pilot house and carriers a dual-mount combination .50 cal. Machine gun and 81mm mortar aft. The first SWIFTs arrived in South Vietnam on Oct. 31, 1965, when they went on patrol out of An Thoi, Phu Quoc Island, as units of the Coastal Surveillance Force, engaged in preventing the inflitration of men, arms and supplies into the country for the Viet Cong.

A US Coast Guardsman gives first aid to a Vietnamese civilian

First Aid (363-02831)

First Aid – A. U.S. Coast Guardsman administers first aid to a Vietnamese civilian junkman during an inspection of his junk in the Gulf of Thailand. Serving as units of the Coastal Surveillance Force, the Coast Guard cutters are presently engaged in preventing in the infiltration by sea of men, arms and supplies for the Viet Cong.

A South Vietnamese fishing boat is searched

Cargo Check (363-02832)

Cargo Check – A Vietnamese civilian junk is searched by a Vietnamese Navy liaison officer and crewmembers of a U.S. Coast Guard cutter during a patrol in the Gulf of Thailand. The Coast Guard cutters are based at An Thoi, Phu Quoc Island and operate as units of the Coastal Surveillance Force.

Soldier is smoking what appears to be a cigar as he walks towards the camera. A military camp/base appears to be in the background.

Soldier (363-02840)

Soldier is smoking what appears to be a cigar as he walks towards the camera. A military camp/base appears to be in the background.

Soldier appears to be preparing to smoke a cigar. A military base/camp appears to be in the background

Soldier (363-02841)

Soldier appears to be preparing to smoke a cigar. A military base/camp appears to be in the background

A tent is surrounded by sand bag and barbed wire.

Tent (363-02842)

A tent is surrounded by sand bag and barbed wire.

A group of soldiers are standing in plumes of smoke outside a tent for what appears to be for a meal time.

Group of Soldiers (363-02843)

A group of soldiers are standing in plumes of smoke outside a tent for what appears to be for a meal time.

A group of soldiers is sitting at a table in the middle of what appears to be a military base/camp.

Soldiers At Table (363-02844)

A group of soldiers is sitting at a table in the middle of what appears to be a military base/camp.

Three soldiers are sitting on the ground near some small trees. A fourth soldier is seen leaning against a tree in the background.

Soldiers Sitting (363-02845)

Three soldiers are sitting on the ground near some small trees. A fourth soldier is seen leaning against a tree in the background.

Two soldiers are chatting among many small tents that surround them.

Soldiers Near Tents (363-02846)

Two soldiers are chatting among many small tents that surround them.

A group of soldiers are playing some volleyball

Soldiers Playing Volleyball (363-02847)

A group of soldiers are playing some volleyball

A group of soldiers are standing/kneeling around what appears to be a map.

Soldiers Around Map (363-02848)

A group of soldiers are standing/kneeling around what appears to be a map.

A group of soldiers are standing/kneeling around what appears to be a map.

Soldiers Around Map (363-02849)

A group of soldiers are standing/kneeling around what appears to be a map.

Two soldiers are seen kneeling on a road/path.

Soldiers on Path (363-02850)

Two soldiers are seen kneeling on a road/path.

Two soldiers are seen kneeling on a road/path.

Soldiers on Path (363-02851)

Two soldiers are seen kneeling on a road/path.

Two soldier are seen on a road/path. One is kneeling in the foreground as the other is seen running in the background.

Soldiers on Path (363-02852)

Two soldier are seen on a road/path. One is kneeling in the foreground as the other is seen running in the background.

Two soldiers are seen walking along some path/road.

Soldiers on Path (363-02853)

Two soldiers are seen walking along some path/road.

Two soldiers are seen on some path/road. The soldier in the foreground is kneeling and other in the background is standing.

Soldiers on Path (363-02854)

Two soldiers are seen on some path/road. The soldier in the foreground is kneeling and other in the background is standing.

Two soldiers are seen walking along some path/road. The two soldiers are ahead the photographer.

Soldiers on Path (363-02855)

Two soldiers are seen walking along some path/road. The two soldiers are ahead the photographer.

Several soldiers are seen standing in an open field

Soldiers in Field (363-02856)

Several soldiers are seen standing in an open field

Several soldiers are seen standing in an open field.

Soldiers in Field (363-02857)

Several soldiers are seen standing in an open field.

A photograph of an African America soldier is taken as he walks through what appears to be his camp/base.

African American Soldier (363-02858)

A photograph of an African America soldier is taken as he walks through what appears to be his camp/base.

A soldier is seen walking around a base/camp carrying some weapons. A jeep is seen in the background.

Soldier (363-02859)

A soldier is seen walking around a base/camp carrying some weapons. A jeep is seen in the background.

Soldiers are seen to be gearing up. Two soldier appear to be attaching something to a third soldiers back. Other soldiers are seen in the background.

Soldiers (363-02860)

Soldiers are seen to be gearing up. Two soldier appear to be attaching something to a third soldiers back. Other soldiers are seen in the background.

Three soldiers have their photo taken. Other soldiers are seen in the background.

Soldiers (363-02861)

Three soldiers have their photo taken. Other soldiers are seen in the background.

Several soldiers are seen standing in an informal line.

Soldiers (363-02862)

Several soldiers are seen standing in an informal line.

A group of soldiers seen playing a game of volleyball.

Soldiers Playing Volleyball (363-02863)

A group of soldiers seen playing a game of volleyball.

A group of soldiers ready for a game of volleyball.

Soldiers Playing Volleyball (363-02864)

A group of soldiers ready for a game of volleyball.

A group of soldiers are seen readying for a game of volleyball.

Soldiers Playing Volleyball (363-02865)

A group of soldiers are seen readying for a game of volleyball.

Three soldiers are seen standing near what appears to be a make-shift theater located in a base camp.

Make Shift Theater (363-02866)

Three soldiers are seen standing near what appears to be a make-shift theater located in a base camp.

Two soldiers are seen sitting under a tent like structure playing a game of chess.

Playing Chess (363-02867)

Two soldiers are seen sitting under a tent like structure playing a game of chess.

Rows of tents are pictured. The tents are put in several rows within some trees.

Tent Lines (363-02868)

Rows of tents are pictured. The tents are put in several rows within some trees.

Rows of tents are pictured. A soldier is seen walking in the background.

Tent Lines (363-02869)

Rows of tents are pictured. A soldier is seen walking in the background.

A soldier is relaxing in a hammock in his camp.

Hammock (363-02870)

A soldier is relaxing in a hammock in his camp.

A soldier is relaxing in a hammock.

Hammock (363-02871)

A soldier is relaxing in a hammock.

A soldier is seen standing near tents and a laundry line within his camp.

Soldier in Camp (363-02872)

A soldier is seen standing near tents and a laundry line within his camp.

Several soldiers are photographed while in their camp.

Soldiers in Camp (363-02873)

Several soldiers are photographed while in their camp.

Several soldiers are photographed while in their camp. More soldiers are seen within the background.

Soldiers in Camp (363-02874)

Several soldiers are photographed while in their camp. More soldiers are seen within the background.

Four soldiers are photographed in their camp.

Soldiers in Camp (363-02875)

Four soldiers are photographed in their camp.

A soldier is pictured in his camp behind a tent. He appears to be holding a stick.

Soldier in Camp (363-02876)

A soldier is pictured in his camp behind a tent. He appears to be holding a stick.

A photograph of a camp.

Camp (363-02877)

A photograph of a camp.

A soldier is photographed in his camp some supplies in a box are seen at his feet. He also appears to be holding something in his hand.

Soldier with Supplies (363-02878)

A soldier is photographed in his camp some supplies in a box are seen at his feet. He also appears to be holding something in his hand.

A soldier is photographed in his camp some supplies in a box are seen at his feet. He also appears to be holding something in his hand.

Soldier with Supplies (363-02879)

A soldier is photographed in his camp some supplies in a box are seen at his feet. He also appears to be holding something in his hand.

Two soldiers are pictured while one is receiving a haircut.

Haircuts (363-02880)

Two soldiers are pictured while one is receiving a haircut.

A soldier is photographed standing in a sandbag trench, he is also standing next to a large weapon/gun which is propped against the sandbag structure.

Soldier in Trench (363-02881)

A soldier is photographed standing in a sandbag trench, he is also standing next to a large weapon/gun which is propped against the sandbag structure.

A soldier is photographed standing in a sandbag trench, he is also standing next to a large weapon/gun which is propped against the sandbag structure.

Soldier in Trench (363-02882)

A soldier is photographed standing in a sandbag trench, he is also standing next to a large weapon/gun which is propped against the sandbag structure.

A soldier is pictured in a tank. He appears to be looking through the scope. Other soldiers are surrounding the tank.

Soldier in Tank (363-02883)

A soldier is pictured in a tank. He appears to be looking through the scope. Other soldiers are surrounding the tank.

A soldier is relaxing in a hammock, other soldiers are seen talking to him as the photo is taken.

Hammock (363-02884)

A soldier is relaxing in a hammock, other soldiers are seen talking to him as the photo is taken.

A soldier is relaxing in a hammock in his camp. He appears to be reading something.

Hammock (363-02885)

A soldier is relaxing in a hammock in his camp. He appears to be reading something.

A soldier is photographed near an open trench. The trench appears to have a cover to hide the trench.

Soldier Near Covered Trench (363-02886)

A soldier is photographed near an open trench. The trench appears to have a cover to hide the trench.

A soldier is photographed near an open trench. The trench appears to have a cover to hide the trench.

Soldier Near Covered Trench (363-02887)

A soldier is photographed near an open trench. The trench appears to have a cover to hide the trench.

A soldier's photo is taken as he walks through his camp.

Soldier in Camp (363-02888)

A soldier’s photo is taken as he walks through his camp.

A soldier's photo is taken as he walks through his camp.

Soldier in Camp (363-02889)

A soldier’s photo is taken as he walks through his camp.

Soldiers are photographed inside a tank.

Soldiers in Tank (363-02890)

Soldiers are photographed inside a tank.

Soldiers are photographed walking along a road towards a sandbag structure.

Soldiers on Road (363-02891)

Soldiers are photographed walking along a road towards a sandbag structure.

Soldiers are photographed walking along a road towards a sandbag structure.

Soldiers on Road (363-02892)

Soldiers are photographed walking along a road towards a sandbag structure.

A landscape shot from inside some sort of structure.

Landscape (363-02893)

A landscape shot from inside some sort of structure.

An aerial photograph

Aerial Photo (363-02894)

An aerial photograph

An aerial photograph

Aerial Photo (363-02895)

An aerial photograph

An aerial photograph

Aerial Photograph (363-02896)

An aerial photograph

A photograph of some buildings along a street.

Street Photo (363-02897)

A photograph of some buildings along a street.

Welders taking a break, talking and smiling

Take Five (363-02898)

“Take Five” – Mr. Melvin Werner (center), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and two Vietnamese welders with the Saigon Naval Shipyard relax for a few minutes between periods of instructions on better welding techniques. Mr. Werner and three other welders from the Naval Shipyard at Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assitance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December.

American welder shows a Vietnamese welder proper technique

Running a Bead (363-02899)

Running A Bead – Mr. Melvin Werner (left), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Peral Harbor, Hawaii, keeps a close eye on a Vietnamese welder running a bead with an arc-welder on the underside of a medium landing craft (LCM) at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. Mr. Werner and three other welders from the Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assitance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December.

One welder helps another as two other men watch

Technical Tips (363-02900)

Technical Tips – Mr. Ruberto Bontog (second from left), a welder with the U.S. Naval Shipyard, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is shown giving tips in the art of metal cutting with an acetylene torch to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard in Pearl Harbor, currently on a six weeks tour under the United States Military Assitance Program, are teaching welding techniques to Vietnamese welders at the Saigon Naval Shipyard. They will return to Pearl Harbor on 12 December.

Troops rush a wounded soldier being carried in a blanket to help

Rush Wounded Soldier (363-02904)

Saigon – MACV IO – Comrades rush a wounded friendly soldier to evacuation aircraft following fierce fighting 45 miles North-North-West of Saigon recently.

Wounded soldiers being loaded onto an airplane

Loading Casualties (363-02905)

Saigon – Casualties suffered during a large encounter with Viet Cong forces in the Michelin Plantation area are loaded aboard a C-123 for evacuation

Wounded on stretchers being loaded onto an airplane

Loading Casualties (363-02906)

Saigon – Casualties suffered during a large encounter with Viet Cong forces in the Michelin Plantation area are loaded aboard a C-123 for evacuation

Photo of soldiers bandaging a small child's head as the mother watches nervously

Dressing Child’s Head (363-02908)

Better than bullets – Navy Doctor Jerry A. Shields dresses a Vietnamese child’s head after treating her for an abscess. Her mother looks on, surrounded by Marines. The “clinic” is an amphibious tractor from the 1st Amphibian Bn., 3rd Marine Division. Twice a week amtracs visit a sampan community on the Han River at Da Nang to take medical help to the people, most of whom have never before received any medical treatment. Says a veteran Marine: “This sure beats bullets as a way to win, and it’s so much more lasting.

Presents being dropped off at a hospital

Presents for the Wounded (363-02909)

Saigon – Stacking gifts from Texas literally to the roof of their vehicle, Army Chaplains (Capt.) Fred Hanley (Boston, Mass.) and (Lt. Col.) Edwin F. Hall, Jr. (Pomona, Calif.) prepare to distribute them to patients in U.S. Army hospitals facilities in Saigon area. The presents were contributed and sent to the 1st Logistical Command in Vietnam by the Plymouth Park Baptist Church in Irving, Tex. Priority in the distribution was given to patients admitted so recently their mail from home had not “caught up.”

Photo of soldiers putting out a fire in an amphibious tractor

Amphibious Tractor Burned (363-02910)

Baked Alaska – That’s how a Marine Aircraft Group fire fighter described this amphibious tractor which hit a Viet Cong mine and burned five miles south of the Marble Mountain Air Facility, near Da Nang. Rounds of mortar shells and grenades inside did not explode due to the crash crew’s fast response.

Soldier presents a puppy to children at an orphanage

Presenting a Puppy (363-02911)

Ah, How About a Smile – A new puppy given to the children of the Sacred Heart Orphanage in Da Nang appears somewhat disenchated with all the attention. Perhaps he would rather be off in some corner chewing on a big bone. Presenting the dog to the children is Marine Lance Corporal William Houllett (Jacksonville, Fla.) a member of the Marine Air Groupd 16 Crash Crew.

Sister Mary Angela & Maj. John Arguiette at Orphanage

Sister Mary Angela (363-02912)

Sister Mary Angela & Maj. John Arguiette at Orphanage

McNamara is pictured

McNamara (363-03121)

McNamara is pictured

McNamara is speaking to another officer

McNamara (363-03122)

McNamara is speaking to another officer

McNamara is surrounded by several other officers

McNamara (363-03123)

McNamara is surrounded by several other officers

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara (363-03124)

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara (363-03125)

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara (363-03126)

McNamara is speaking to other officers

Reporters questions McNamara on his visit

McNamara (363-03127)

Reporters questions McNamara on his visit

McNamara is surrounded by several other officers

McNamara (363-03128)

McNamara is surrounded by several other officers

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara (363-03129)

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara (363-03130)

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara (363-03131)

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara (363-03132)

McNamara is speaking to other officers

McNamara speaks to military members near the end of a plane

McNamara (363-03133)

McNamara speaks to military members near the end of a plane

Military members are walking together

Military Members (363-03134)

Military members are walking together

A Vietnamese soldier is pictured

Vietnamese Soldier (363-03135)

A Vietnamese soldier is pictured

A man wearing sunglasses is speaking to another man

Man in Sunglasses (363-03136)

A man wearing sunglasses is speaking to another man

An officer speaks to another officer

Officers (363-03137)

An officer speaks to another officer

An Army officer speaks to other officers

Army Officers (363-03138)

An Army officer speaks to other officers

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

McNamara (363-03139)

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

McNamara (363-03140)

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

McNamara (363-03141)

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

McNamara (363-03142)

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

McNamara (363-03143)

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

McNamara (363-03144)

Officers question McNamara, one is holding a microphone

McNamara speaks with another officer as other photograph them

McNamara (363-03145)

McNamara speaks with another officer as other photograph them

McNamara speaks with another officer as other photograph them

McNamara (363-03146)

McNamara speaks with another officer as other photograph them

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara (363-03147)

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara (363-03148)

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara (363-03149)

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara (363-03150)

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara speaks to other military officers

McNamara (363-03151)

McNamara speaks to other military officers

Several soldiers are seen near a military Jeep

Soldiers on Jeep (363-03152)

Several soldiers are seen near a military Jeep

Several soldiers are seen near a military Jeep

Soldiers on Jeep (363-03153)

Several soldiers are seen near a military Jeep

Several soldiers are seen near a military Jeep

Soldiers on Jeep (363-03154)

Several soldiers are seen near a military Jeep

Two soldiers stand near a Vietnamese sign

Soldiers Near Sign (363-03155)

Two soldiers stand near a Vietnamese sign

A camp is photographed from some distance away

Camp (363-03156)

A camp is photographed from some distance away

A photo of some military vehicles in the desert

Vehicles in Desert (363-03157)

A photo of some military vehicles in the desert

A camp is photographed from some distance away

Camp (363-03158)

A camp is photographed from some distance away

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Jeep in Desert (363-03159)

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Jeep in Desert (363-03160)

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Jeep in Desert (363-03161)

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Jeep in Desert (363-03162)

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Jeep in Desert (363-03163)

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

Jeep in Desert (363-03164)

Some Jeeps are seen driving through the desert

A photo of some supplies in some kind of desert camp

Supplies in Camp (363-03165)

A photo of some supplies in some kind of desert camp

Several smaller tanks are surrounded by barbed wire and sandbags

Tanks (363-03166)

Several smaller tanks are surrounded by barbed wire and sandbags

Several smaller tanks are surrounded by barbed wire and sandbags

Tanks (363-03167)

Several smaller tanks are surrounded by barbed wire and sandbags

Some soldiers are seen waving as the photograph is taken near a tent

Soldiers Waving (363-03168)

Some soldiers are seen waving as the photograph is taken near a tent

A large tent is pictured inside some type of camp

Tent (363-03169)

A large tent is pictured inside some type of camp

Several tents are pictured as soldiers emerge from the tent in the middle

Tents (363-03170)

Several tents are pictured as soldiers emerge from the tent in the middle

Several military vehicles are pictured in sitting in sand

Military Vehicles (363-03171)

Several military vehicles are pictured in sitting in sand

Several military vehicles are driving through sand

Military Vehicles (363-03172)

Several military vehicles are driving through sand

A camp set up in some kind of desert is pictured

Desert Camp (363-03173)

A camp set up in some kind of desert is pictured

A camp set up in some kind of desert is pictured

Desert Camp (363-03174)

A camp set up in some kind of desert is pictured

A camp set up in some kind of desert is pictured

Desert Camp (363-03175)

A camp set up in some kind of desert is pictured

A camp set up in some kind of desert is pictured

Desert Camp (363-03176)

A camp set up in some kind of desert is pictured

Two soldiers are seen outside a tent inside a camp

Soldiers in Camp (363-03177)

Two soldiers are seen outside a tent inside a camp

Several soldiers are seen either loading/unloading a military vehicle in camp

Soldiers in Camp (363-03178)

Several soldiers are seen either loading/unloading a military vehicle in camp

Several soldiers are seen either loading/unloading a military vehicle in camp

Soldiers in Camp (363-03179)

Several soldiers are seen either loading/unloading a military vehicle in camp

Several soldiers are seen either loading/unloading a military vehicle in camp

Soldiers in Camp (363-03180)

Several soldiers are seen either loading/unloading a military vehicle in camp

Military vehicles are seen spread out throughout camp

Military Vehicles (363-03181)

Military vehicles are seen spread out throughout camp

Military vehicles are seen driving through some valley in the desert

Military Vehicles (363-03182)

Military vehicles are seen driving through some valley in the desert

Man with a microphone addresses a crowd out of photo. Another man stands behind him

Speaking to Crew (363-03196)

RADM James R Reedy, USN, Commander Task force 77 looks on as Admiral David L. MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations speaks to the crew of the USS Independence

Two men looking over paperwork on the bridge of a battleship

On a Bridge (363-03197)

RADM James R Reedy, USN, Commander Task Force 77 looks on as Admiral David L. MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations, on the bridge of the USS Indpendence

Two men greet with a handshake. Another man stands in the background

On a Tour (363-03198)

Adm. David L MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations is greeted by Capt. John E. Kennedy C.O. of the USS Independence. Adm MacDonald and his party are on a tour of naval ships and installations in the South China Sea and Vietnam.

Man climbing out of an airplane

Greeted (363-03199)

Adm. David L MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations steps down from C1A/ IR- craft after landing on board the USS Independence. He is greeted by Ens. Richard E. Newbert UNSR, Air Traffic Officer

Several men smiling and exchanging handshakes

Greeted (363-03200)

RADM, James R. Reedy USN, Commander carrier task force 77 greets, Adm. David L. MacDonald USN, Chief of Naval Operations on the flight deck of the USS Independence. Vadm Paul Blackburn Commander 7th Fleet and Vadm Paul E. Ramsey are in background.

Man stands smiling and cutting a cake

Cutting the Cake (363-03201)

During his visit to the Seventh Fleet flagship Oklahoma City Adm. David L. MacDonald, Chief of Naval Operations, cuts a cake commemorating his 59th birthday. The four-star Navy boss is touring Navy and Marine Forces in the Pacific.

Two men walking towards camera smiling. A helicopter is in background with another man climbing out

Visit (363-03202)

Adm. David L. MacDonald, U.s Chief of Naval Operations, (L) is greeted by Vice Adm. Paul P. Blackburn, Jr., Commander Seveth Fleet, on the flagship Oklahoma City. During his 10-day tour of Navy and Marine forces in the Pacific, Adm. MacDonald made an overnight visit 12 Sept. to the fleet commander and his flahship.

Several soldiers are seen standing around planes that have landed among the Wreckage of Bien Hoa

Plane in Wreckage (363-03206)

Several soldiers are seen standing around planes that have landed among the Wreckage of Bien Hoa

A soldier is seen walking away from a plane landed among the wreckage of Bien Hoa

Plane in Wreckage (363-03207)

A soldier is seen walking away from a plane landed among the wreckage of Bien Hoa

Some soldiers and medical personnel are walking away from the wreckage of Bien Hoa

Plane in Wreckage (363-03208)

Some soldiers and medical personnel are walking away from the wreckage of Bien Hoa

Aerial shot of a damaged bridge

Supply Route Cut (363-03210)

Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld RVN – Supply Route Cut – A flight of four U.S. Air Force F-105 Thunderchiefs knocked out one span of the Vinh Tuy Highway Bridge on Aug. 11. After cutting the Communist supply route, the F-105 piloted by Capt. Lawerence D. Wilson of Cleveland, Ohio, was downed by anti-aircraft fire. Captain Wilson ejected from his aircraft was rescued from the Gulf of Tonkin by an HU-16 Albatross.

Man kneeling with a German Shepherd dog

Davis and Duchess (363-03211)

Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Plucky Sentry dog – Duchess, a U.S. Air Force sentry dog poses with her handler. A2C Clifford F. Davis of Knoxville, Tenn. The German Shepard probably saved Airman Davis’ life last week when she tooks a bite from a krait snake in tall grass while on patrol. Krait bites are fatal to humans in almost every instance, but the plucky sentry dog survived and is back on duty.

Two men walk through the rubble of a city. In the foreground, a 1960 Volkswagon Beetle is covered with rubble and torn fabric.

1965/66 (363-0617)

Original caption: “1965/66” Two men walk through the rubble of a city. In the foreground, a 1960 Volkswagon Beetle is covered with rubble and torn fabric.

A man in uniform climbs over a ruined 1960 Volkswagon Beetle. Rubble and torn fabric litter the street.

1965/66 (363-0618)

Original caption: “1965/66” A man in uniform climbs over a ruined 1960 Volkswagon Beetle. Rubble and torn fabric litter the street.

5 men total in picture. They stand outside a ruined building unloading supplies. There is one soldier and four workers.

1965/66 (363-0619)

Original caption: “1965/66” A group of men in uniform arrive outside a ruined building with a truck filled with supplies.

A man in uniform outside a ruined building, perhaps unloading something. The blurred face of another man obscures most of the picture.

1965/66 (363-0620)

Original caption: “1965/66” A man in uniform outside a ruined building, perhaps unloading something. The blurred face of another man obscures most of the picture.

4 men stand in foreground, 3 are soldiers and one worker. In the background supplies are being unloaded.

1965/66 (363-0621)

Original caption: “1965/66” A group of men in uniform arrive outside a ruined building with a truck filled with supplies.

Dark photo with only a small circle of light near the upper left. May be the sun or moon.

1965/66 (363-0622)

Original caption: “1965/66” A bright light which may be the sun.

Black and white photo of a row of 5 soldiers walking in a street on the right. To the left stand 3 military officers and one guard. In the background is a military truck with more soldiers in it.

1965/66 (363-0623)

Original caption: “1965/66” Soldiers standing in a city street. A second group of soldiers has arrived in a military truck. Three officers in white talk with a soldier on the left.