The Beverly Deepe Keever Collection
Photos by Beverly Deepe Keever, 1967
Aircraft Photos
For the six years from the Americanization of the war in 1965 through 1970, the U.S., South Vietnamese, and allied forces would expend 12.22 million tons of explosives. During one month alone in Vietnam, when the U.S. expenditure of munitions peaked in 1970, the 128,000 tons of air and ground explosives equated to the explosive force of 8.5 Hiroshima-size A-bombs
The F8 Crusader (363-01252)
“The F8 Crusader” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 1
The TF9J Cougar (363-01253)
“The TF9J Cougar” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 2
The EA-6A (363-01254)
“The EA-6A” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 3
The F4B Phantom (363-01255)
“The F4B Phantom” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 4
The CH-46 Sea Knight (363-01256)
“The CH-46 Sea Knight” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 5
The CH53A Sea Stallion (363-01257)
“The CH53A Sea Stallion” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 6
The UH1E Huey (363-01258)
“The UH1E Huey” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 7
The UH34D (363-01259)
“The UH34D” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 8
The O1C (363-01260)
“The O1C” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 9
The KC-13OF Hercules (363-01261)
“The KC-13OF Hercules” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 10
The C-117 (363-01262)
“The C-117” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 11
The US-2B (363-01263)
“The US-2B” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 12
The RF4B Phantom (363-01264)
“The RF4B Phantom” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 13
The EF10B Skynight (363-01265)
“The EF10B Skynight” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 14
The A4 Skyhawk (363-01266)
“The A4 Skyhawk” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 15
The A6A Intruder (363-01267)
“The A6A Intruder” Photos of MAW aircrafts, 16
Tonkin Gulf
Tonkin Gulf
Helicopter in Flight (363-03289)
A helicopter is seen in flight, an object is obscuring some of the photo
Helicopter in Flight (363-03290)
A helicopter is seen in flight, an object is obscuring some of the photo
Helicopter in Flight (363-03291)
A helicopter is seen in flight, an object is obscuring some of the photo
Phantom (363-03309)
The F4B “Phantom” is a supersonic, two-place, twin-engine all weather aircraft
C-117 (363-03310)
The C-117 is a twin-engine, medium range aircraft, designed for use as a diversified cargo, personnel or ambulance transport
Hercules (363-03311)
The KC-130F “Hercules” is a four engine, long-range aircraft designed to provide inflight refueling or transportation of personnel or cargo
O1C (363-03312)
The O1C is a single-engine, two seat light observation aircraft
Sea Stallion (363-03313)
The CH53A “Sea Stallion” is a twin-turbine, heavy transport helicopter
Sea Knight (363-03314)
The CH46 “Sea Knight” is a turbine powered, twin rotor helicopter designed to carry cargo and personnel
Phantom (363-03315)
The RF4B “Phantom” is a photographic/reconnaissance version of the versatile F4B supersonic aircraft
Skynight (363-03316)
The EF10B “Skynight” is a two-plane twin-jet aricraft utilizing electronics to provide intelligence and countermeasures
Deuce (363-03317)
The CH37 “Deuce” is a twin-engine, heavy transport helicopter utilized for cargo and personnel
Skyhawk (363-03318)
The A4 “Skyhawk” is a single seat, high performance attack bomber
UH34D (363-03319)
The UH34D is a single engine helicopter designed for transportation of cargo and personnel including aeromedical evacuations
Crusader (363-03320)
The F8 “Crusader” is supersonic, single seat swept-wing fighter aircraft
Intruder (363-03321)
An A6A “Intruder” is a two seat jet, high altitude attack bomber, capable of carrying a heavy load of conventional weapons
US2B (363-03322)
The US2B is a twin-engine, six seat utility aircraft
Huey (363-03323)
The UH1E “Huey” is s jet trubine helicopter, designed for utility use. A Gunship version supplies close air support
Cougar (363-03324)
The TF9J “Cougar” is a single engine, two seat aircraft utilized as a tactical airborne coordinator
Navy
The United States and South Vietnamese Navies have established a formidable “defensive blockade” around the 1200-mile shoreline of South Vietnam in an attampt to counter Communist infiltration by sea. Operating under the code name of “Operation Market Time,” the outer rim of this “defensive blockade” includes more than a half dozen of the DER radar picket escort destroyers “filled with very exotic radar.”
Guns on Newport News (363-02652)
The guns of the USS Newport News, are the most rapid fire 8 inch guns in the navy. The newport news and other crusiers play a vital part in the Navy’s operation Sea Dragon off the coast of the North Vietnam.
USS Newport News (363-02653)
The USS Newport News is shown cruising in the Tonkin Gulf. She is presently engaged in operations off North Vietnam immediately above the DMZ.
Flight Deck USS Oriskany (363-02659)
Late Evening Shadows Begin to form on the flight deck of the USS Oriskany Silhouetting a group of A4 Skyhawks being armed and readied for an attack over North Vietnam.
USS Collett (363-02660)
The USS Collett heads across the Tonkin Gulf at high speed after taking on a fresh supply of ammunition.
Sea King Helicopter (363-02650)
An SH-3A Sea King Helicopter from the attack carrier USS Bon Homme Richard races to rescue a downed U.S. Air Force pilot from an inland ridge east-northeast of Hai Phong, North Vietnam, May 23. The Sea King is a unit of helicopter squadron two, search and rescue detachment presently on station off the coast of North Vietnam.
Night Work (363-02716)
Night Work – A Vietnamese junk is picked up at night by a search light from the U.S. Navy Patrol Gunboat USS Gallup (PG 85). Boarding parties must be prepared 24 hours a day to conduct searches for contraband goods the enemy attempts to inflitrate to Viet Cong ashore in South Vietnam.
Amphibious Craft (363-02722)
An amphibious craft from dock landing strip USS Monticellom loaded with U.S. Marines of the Seventh Fleet special landing force, heads toward the beachhead in Operation Beacon Hill I, March 20. The landing took place just south of the demilitarized zone for search-and-destroy sweep through northern Quang Tri Province. Intelligence reports indicate that at least on North Vietnam army division and an unconfirmed number of Viet Cong have recently been operating in the area. Beacon Hill I is the third amphibious assualt by the Seventh Fleet in this area.
Harbor Defense (363-02721)
Harbor Defense – The crew of a U.S. Navy Harbor Defense craft in Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, search a passenger junk, checking personal identification and looking for equipment which could be used to sabotage the cargo ships at anchor there. The LCPLs, a unit of the Harbor Defense Force of Operation Stable Door, patrol the sheltered harbors of Vietnam to ward off threats to ships bringing vital supplies to Free World Forces. Operation Stabel Door is part of the Coastal Surviellance Force which also conducts Operation Market Time.
All White (363-02718)
All White – The all white U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bering Strait sits at anchor off Phu Quoc Island in the Gulf of Thailand after arriving in Vietnamese waters Monday, May 15. The Bering Strait is one of five, 150-man Cutters that will augment the 26 small, 80-foot Cutters which have served with Navy’s Coastal Surveillance Force (Operation Market Time) since October 1965. The five Cutter are painted all white, the traditional Coast Guard color.
Seals Ashore in Operation Crimson Tide (363-02651)
Seals ashore in Operation Crimson Tide – U.S. Navy Seals go ashore into a heavily-infested enemy area containing offensive bunkers and camoflaged fortifications along the Bassac River, 67 Miles southwest of Saigon in the Mekong Delta. Landing from support boats, the Seals destroyed approximately 275 enemy fortifications, bunkers, and sampans in the one-day operation on Sept. 15. Called Crimson Tide , the operation was supported by American Navy River Patrol Boats (PBRs) and Vietnamese Navy River Assault Group (RAG) craft. five enemy guerrillas were killed and two persons detained. One U.S. Navyman was slightly wounded. In addition, 25 lbs, of documents, 20 sampan motors, and three individual weapons were captured. Navy Operation “Game Warden” boats patrolling the area repeatedly had been fired on by the enemy. The intent of the operation was to destroy hostile positions hidden on the thick jungle near the river bank.
Richard Nelson (363-02720)
Lieutenant Junior Grade Richard Nelson of Sarasota, Fla., a pilot with fighter Squadron 194, was credited April 20 with silencing a surface-to-air missile (SAM) site while on a mission over North Vietnam. Nelson was among U.S. Seventh Fleet carrier-based aviators who struck two thermal power plants in Haiphong. The multi-wave air strikes by the naval aircraft caused sever damage to the facilities, which together produced 17,000 kilowatts of electricity. “I saw some SAMs coming up through the overcast, but they caused no trouble,” Nelson explained after returning from the strike. ” I saw SAM site through a hole in the clouds and there were puffs of dust around it, showing that missiles had just been fired. So I went down and put a batch of rockets right in the center of the site. They all went right where I wanted them and really tore things up.”
Plots (363-02717)
Plots – A crewmember of the gunboat USS Gallup plots the course to intercept a a Vietnamese junk on one of the ship’s Operation Market Time patrols. The Gallup arrived in Vietnam April 27, 1967 as a unit of Market Time. The new, high-speed gunboat patrols along the 1,000 mile coastline of South Vietnam to prevent the inflitration of enemy men, arms and supplies to the Viet Cong ashore in South Vietnam.
Infiltrating Trawler (363-02723)
Inflitrating Trawler – An enemy steel-hulled trawler, of the same type as this vessel, was detroyed north of Quang Ngai City early this morning. The 100-foot trawler shown was captured June 20, 1966. Close to 80 tons of ammunition and 1,000 weapons were taken off the trawler captured in June.
James Shipman (363-02724)
Carrier Air Wing Nine Aviators from the USS Enterprise hit the KEP airfield 37 miles northeast of Hanoi, this morning. Capt. James L. Shipman, of Aurora, MO, joined Skyhawk pilots on the mission. “There were four plans on the apron and no MIG’s in the air ” “He said, “that’s the way to get them… on the ground.”
J. Andrew Burnett (363-02725)
Carrier Air Wing Nine Aviators pounded the KEP Airfield 37 miles Northeast of Hanoi, this morning. Their bombs destroyed four MIG;s parked in ground reventments. Strike leader CDR. J. Andrew Burnett, of Jacksonville, Florida, executive officer of attack squadron 113 from the USS Enterprise, complimented the group’s performance he said ” It was the prettiest job in a major strike I’ve seen. The section leaders, the wingman…everybody..did a perfect job.” A4 Skyhawks From his squadron served both as flak supressors and as bombers.
Soldiers
But the U.S. combat units and increased firepower were no substitute for a legitimate, stable government worthy of popular support within the United States and South Vietnam. Americanizing the war in the South occurred just twelve days after the Saigon government’s strongman, Gen. Nguyen Khanh, had been exilied from his own country
Master Aviator Wings (363-02521)
Lt. Colonel Athol M. Smith (L) presents Major George Shallcross (right), Commanding Officer of the 54th Aviation Company with his Master Aviator’s Wings. Major Shallcross is the only Aviator in the 222nd Aviation Battalion to have such an honor.
Earle Wheeler (363-02553)
Arrival of Gen. Earle G. Wheeler, chairman joint Chief of Staff at Saigon airport, greeted by Gen. William G. Westmoreland, commanding general, U.S. armed Forces, Vietnam.
Looking through Photo Album (363-02617)
Two American soldiers are looking through a photo album with a young Vietnamese child. One solider is holding the album as the other kneels behind the child.
Looking through Photo Album (363-02618)
A young Vietnamese child is looking at two American soldiers as they are pointing at photos in a photo album.
Young Girl with Shoes (363-02616)
A young Vietnamese girl is photographed sitting on the floor with a pair of shoes off to the side. The young girl appears to be putting on socks before the shoes.
Soldier Holding a Child (363-02619)
An American soldier is pictured holding a young Vietnamese Child as another soldier and Vietnamese woman seen in the background.
TET Envelopes (363-02554)
Saigon – TET Envelopes … Chaplain (Colonel) Theodore V. Koepke, Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, holds the TET Envelopes, containing donations by the NACV Chaplains Corps, for the girls in the Buddet Institute Orphanage in Saigon. Assisting Chaplain Koepke in distributing envelopes is Miss Lee Eckles, of San Fransisco, California, came to Vietnam at her own expense, with the assitance of friends, to try to help the people of this country in thier struggle for freedom and independence.
Independence Pilots (363-02620)
USS Independence pilots who destroyed a North Vietnamese portable surface-to-air sight gather in front of their aircraft today. They are (left to right) Lieutenant Commander C.E. Garber of Mount Crawford, Virginia Commander Harry B. Southworth of Mexico, New York, and Lieutenant (Junior Crade) Ken Jones of Kirksville, Missouri.
Dozer in the Jungle (363-02522)
Dozers in the Jungle – Clearing the thcik Jungle of the Iron Triangle, bulldozers of the 1st Inf. Div. 1st Enginerrer Bn remove the protective foliage that has made the area a Viet Cong sanctuary for years. Much of the success of the multi-divisional Operation CEDAR FALLS is due to the use of modern methods and equipemtn which allied forces have at their disposal in Vietnam.
140mm Rocket (363-02556)
Shown here is a Russian made 140mm rocket and launcher, used for the first time in Vietnam against the Da Nang Air Base on 27 February. The rocket is 43 inches long, weighs approximately 90 pounds and has a range of over five miles.
140mm Rocket (363-02557)
Shown here is a Russian made 140mm rocket and launcher, used for the first time in Vietnam against the Da Nang Air Base on 27 February. The rocket is 43 inches long, weighs approximately 90 pounds and has a range of over five miles.
Armored Personnel Carrier (363-02559)
Mihn Than, Vietnam – An M113 Armored Personnel Carrier from the U.S. Army’s 25th Infantry Division charges along a dustry trail while the crew keeps an alert eye for Viet Cong. The action took place as the division participated in Operation “Junction City.”
Cactus Patrol (363-02560)
Catcus Patrol – Chu Lai, Vietnam – Combat-wise troops of the 196th Light Infantry Brigade fan out on a Viet Cong search sweep near the catcus-strewn nothern coastal village of Chu Lai. Par of the U.S> Army’s Task Force “Oregon” elements, searching out the VC and his chaches of weapons, equipment and supplies.
Heliborne Airborne (363-02561)
Heliborne Airborne – Paratroopers from the 173rd Ariborne Brigade, arriving by helicopter instead of by parachute, make an assault leanding 28 miles southwest of Plieku during Operation “Francis Marion”. A radioman (right) keeps on top of the situation as troopers secure the landing zone while trops carrying Huey “Slicks” move out to pick-up reinforcements.
Leadership in Action (363-02621)
Leadership in Action – Cpl. Bryant C. Collins (right) (Hartford, Conn.) talks to MajGen. Wood B. Kyle, 3rd Marine Division commanding general, after he was awarded the Navy Cross during Memorial Day cermonies at Phu Bai. Collins received the United States’ second highest combat award for personally killing 11 Viet Cong during a four-hour battle and taking command of hs reconnaissance patrol and leading them safely from deep in enemy territory after his company commander was killed.
Destroyed Hamlet (363-02623)
A photograph of a destroyed hamlet. Surrounding the remains of the hamlet is some destroyed vegetation.
Destroyed Hamlet (363-02624)
Pictured is a hamlet in the background with some villagers walking around in the foreground.
Potter (363-02625)
Some pottery is pictured sitting in the ground, smoke and other debris surround it.
Villager (363-02626)
A portrait of a Vietnamese Villager
Patton on the Prowl (363-02731)
Operation “Junction City,” Vietnam – An M48A3 (Patton) tank of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment rampages through rice paddies in search of Viet Cong troops being routed by the U.S. Army’s multi-divisional sweep of War Zone “C”. Code named “Junction City” the current sweep is the largest operation of the conflict in Vietnam.
Road March (363-02732)
Operation “Junction City,” Vietnam – Combat engineers of the Army’s 558th Engineer Battalion road-match to Tay Ninh, bringing the men and material it takes to fight or give instant engineer support to combat soliders in Operation “Junction City.”
Machine Gunner (363-02733)
Rach Kien, Vietnam – A 9th Infantry Division machinegunner hits the ground running near Rach Kien – about 35 miles south of Saigon – as heliborne infantrymen of the “Old Reliable” Division move into combat against Viet Cong forces during Operation “Jackson.” While elements of the 9th Infantry Division sweep the Rach Kien area, the Army’s multi-division Operation “Junction City” is clearing War Zone “C” of hard core VC and North Vietnamese regular forces in Tay Ninh area.
Combat Trooper (363-02734)
Operation “Junction City,” Vietnam – Bandoleered and battleweary, a combat trooper of the 1st Battalion, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, plows through the dense jungle near Suoi Ga, as his unit manuevers through War Zone “C” on the U.S. Army’s multi-division sweep, Operation “Junction City.” The massive Army operation, largest of the Vietnam conflict, entering its fourth week of action.
Artillery Pieces (363-02735)
Operation “Junction City,” – Booming artillery pieces of the 23d Artillery Group Rain tons of the steel on the enemy in War Zone “C”, as U.S. Army Vietnam’s massive multi-division sweep and clear operation continues its hard hitting strike against VC and North Vietnamese Army forces in the largest ground combat operation of the conflict. Endnig their fourth week in “Junction City,” U.S. Army troops have killed more than 1,100 of the hard core enemy. The artillery shell casing (Brass) above testify that the Army’s 23d Artillery Group is living up to the artilleryman’s motto, “Lay The Steel on the Target!”
M48 Tankers (363-02736)
Suoi Da, Vietnam – Headed back to their battlefield base camp near this South Vietnamese village, M48 tankers of 34th Armor give a lift to a base camp-bound infantry squad. The tankers and their ground-trooping passengers are taking part in Operation “Junction City,” the U.S. Army’s multi-division sweep of War Zone “C.” More than 1,100 enemy have been killed so far during the hard-hitting Army sweep and clear operation.
Trooper Watching (363-02737)
Suoi Da, Vietnam -A 173rd Airborne Brigade trooper watches the aerial acrobatics of the U.S. Army resupply choppers helilifting combat cargo to Operation “Junction City” soldiers sweeping through War Zone “C.” The month-long sweep and clear operation is the largest of the conflict in Vietnam, with the Army’s multi-division force adding more than 1,100 “kills” to the “Junction City” sweep.
Loading Captured Rice (363-02738)
Operation “Baker,” Near Duc Pho, Vietnam – Troops of 25th Infantry Division, load captured Viet Cong rice aboard a UH-1D helicopter transportation to Vietnamese villagers. The rice was captured during an action conducted by U.S. Army elements of Task Force “Oregon.”
Ivymen (363-02739)
Operation “Francis Marion” – The going is slow for “Ivymen” of the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division in the lush jungles of western Pleiku Province, as they continue their search for the enemy during Operation “Francis Marion.” Since the operation began early in April, “Ivy” Division infantrymen have killed more the 675 enemy. U.S. casualities in “Francis Marion” have been light.
Time to Rest (363-02741)
Khanh Duong, Vietnam – After cutting his way through thick jungle on a search and destroy mission all day, SSgt. Sylvester Bowman (Philadelphia, Pa.) takes a few moments out for rest during opening phases of Operation Summerall. The operation, which began March 30, sent 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Paratroopers into the central highlands of Khanh Hoa Province to search out the enemy.
Operation Malheur II (363-02740)
Operation “Malheur II” – Paratroopers of the U.S. Army’s 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, shoot and scoot across the open field near Duc Pho in southern Quang Ngai Province, as enemy troops hidden in the treeline snipe at the advancing infantryman. The “Screaming Eagles” of the 101st are one of three U.S. Army brigades operating in the northern provinces as part of Task Force “Oregon.” The airborne unit’s sweep has been named Operation “Malheur II.”
Air Mattress (363-02742)
Khanh Duong, Vietnam – Sgt. Ramon Thomas, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, crosses a jungle stream by air mattress moments after a brief firefight with the Viet Cong during Operation Summerall. The enemy, however, escaped through a series of tunnels on the other side of the stream, Sgt. Thomas learned later.
Sunset (363-02743)
11th Amored Calvary Regiment, Long Giao, Vietnam – Sunset.
Sleepy Time (363-02744)
Sleepy Time. Sgt Carlos Irizarry, from Brooklyn, takes a well deserved break in a landing zone after a hard day of going through the jungles of Tay Ninh Province. His unit, the 2nd Bn, 16th Inf. “Rangers” was participating in the 1st Inf Div’s biggest operation to date in Vietnam, Operation “Junction City,”
Pull the Pack (363-02745)
Minh Than, Vietnam – A U.S. Army maintainence crew “pull the pack” from one of their track vehicles during operation “Junction City II.” The engine is from a M113 Armored Personnel Carrier and the soliders are from 2/22nd Mechanized Infantry, 4th infantry Division.
Operation Pershing (363-02746)
Bong Son, Vietnam – Moving through a village during Operation “Pershing”, soliders of the U.S. Army’s 1/9th Calvary, 1st Calvary Division (Airmobile) search every hut for the suspected Viet Cong.
Same Bullet (363-02747)
Saigon, Vietnam – Twenty-four hours after both men received wounds from the same bullet, Army 2nd Lt. Johnny L. Bryant (Maryville, Tenn.) left, and Warrant Officer Bruce L. Carter (Leeds, Utah) exchange recollections in Saigon’s Third Field Hospital on how they landed their chopper safely despite being disabled. The pair are Army aviators with the 13th Combat Aviation Battalion’s 114th Assault Helicopter Company.
Men Around Tent (363-02914)
A group of men are gathered around the front of a tent labled with a sign “Phat Thouc Chua Benh Phi”
Men Around Tent (363-02915)
A group of men are gathered around the front of a tent labeled with a sign “Phat Thouc Chua Benh Phi”
Vietnamese Man (363-02916)
A Vietnamese man wearing a hat is standing with what appears to be soldiers in the background.
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-02917)
Four Vietnamese soldiers are seen. One is pointing to something off of the photograph.
Soldiers with Helicopter (363-02918)
Soldiers are photographed near a helicopter.
Soldiers (363-02919)
Vietnamese soldiers are seen behind some sort of wooden structure.
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-02920)
Vietnamese soldiers are seen saluting some higher officials with a banner hanging above them.
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-02921)
A group of Vietnamese soldiers are gathering underneath a banner.
Soldiers in Camp (363-02922)
Four soldiers are seen walking through camp in a line. The first in the line is carrying some bags.
Soldiers in Camp (363-02923)
Several soldiers are seen walking through what appears to be a camp.
Soldier with Helicopter (363-02924)
A soldier is seen standing outside a helicopter with it’s door open.
Sandbag Hut (363-02925)
Several soldiers are seen standing outside a sandbag hut which is photographed in the background.
Higher Officials (363-02926)
Some higher level officers appear to have visited the camp. One is wearing a white suit and is holding his hat as he chats with another officer.
After a Ceremony (363-02927)
Two soldiers in the foreground are seen chatting to one another as there is a formation of other soldiers in the background, as well as chairs perhaps after some sort of ceremony.
Thieu Aboard 7th Fleet (363-02928)
A Vietnamese man possibly Thieu is pictured, a metal cannister is seen to the side.
Thieu Aboard 7th Fleet (363-02929)
A Vietnamese man possibly Thieu is pictured.
Net Sport (363-03232)
A photo of several soldiers playing some sort of sport including a net
Net Sport (363-03233)
A photo of several soldiers playing some sort of sport including a net
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03235)
A soldier is carrying supplies as he walks near some oxen being lead by a Vietnamese child
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03236)
Soldiers are carrying supplies near some walking oxen
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03237)
Soldiers are walking along and carrying supplies as they walk along some oxen, more oxen are seen ahead in the background
Soldiers (363-03238)
Two soldiers are pictured underneath a tarpped trench and other soldiers are seen in the background
Soldiers Sitting (363-03239)
Some soldiers are sitting while a few others are pictured standing near them
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03240)
Some soldiers are pictured near some oxen
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03241)
Some soldiers are pictured near some oxen
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03242)
Some soldiers are pictured near some oxen
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03243)
Some soldiers are pictured near some oxen
Soldier in Field (363-03244)
A soldier is pictured standing in a field
Soldiers (363-03245)
Three soldiers are pictured walking through a field
Soldiers (363-03246)
Two soldier are pictured walking through a field
Soldier Smoking (363-03247)
A soldier is seen lighting up a cigarette
Soldier with Camera (363-03248)
A soldier is holding what appears to be a camera in between his hands
Soldier with Children (363-03249)
A soldier is standing in a group of children riding bikes
Soldier with Children (363-03250)
A soldier is standing among a group of Vietnamese children
Soldier with Children (363-03251)
A soldier is standing among a group of Vietnamese children
Soldier with Children (363-03252)
A soldier is standing among a group of Vietnamese children
Soldier with Children (363-03253)
A soldier is standing among a group of Vietnamese children
Man Near CBS Banner (363-03254)
A man is pictured standing in front of a CBS News Banner
Man Near CBS Banner (363-03255)
A man is pictured standing in front of a CBS News Banner
Net Sport (363-03256)
A group of soldiers are playing a sport involving a net
Net Sport (363-03257)
A group of soldiers are playing a sport involving a net
Soldiers (363-03258)
Several soldiers are seen walking through a field in a straight line
Soldiers (363-03259)
Two soldiers are pictured in a field. One is laying down as the other stands by
Soldier (363-03260)
A soldier is standing in a field
Buildings (363-03261)
Some buildings are pictured
Soldiers at the Riverbank (363-03262)
A soldier is seen standing near the edge of a river/creek as another is seen walking away in the background
Soldiers at the Riverbank (363-03263)
Several soldiers are seen walking through an empty field
Soldiers at the Riverbank (363-03264)
Soldiers are seen digging trenches near a riverbank
Soldiers at the Riverbank (363-03265)
Soldiers are seen digging trenches near a riverbank
Soldiers at the Riverbank (363-03266)
Soldiers are seen doing various activities along a riverbank
Trimming Branch (363-03267)
A soldier is seen trimming a tree branch with a knife
Soldiers on the Riverbank (363-03268)
Soldiers are seen taking cover under shaded trenches along a riverbank
Soldiers on the Riverbank (363-03269)
Soldiers are seen sitting in and around trenches near the riverbank
Soldiers (363-03270)
Two soldiers are seen huddled near each other, they appear to be looking at a map or plans
Soldiers (363-03271)
Two soldiers are seen huddled near each other, they appear to be looking at a map or plans
Lantern Light (363-03272)
A soldier is sitting near a lantern for light
Two Soldiers (363-03273)
Two soldiers are pictured standing in a field
Soldier (363-03274)
A soldier carrying his pack is pictured standing in a field
Soldiers (363-03275)
Soldiers are seen walking through a field in a line
Soldiers Sitting (363-03276)
Two soldiers are seen sitting down for a rest in a field
Soldiers (363-03277)
Several soldiers are seen walking through a field in a line
Soldiers (363-03278)
Several soldiers are seen walking through a field in a line
Soldiers (363-03279)
Soldiers are seen walking along a dirt road
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03280)
Soldiers are seen behind a small heard of oxen on a dirt road
Soldiers Near Oxen (363-03281)
Soldiers are seen behind a small heard of oxen on a dirt road
Structure (363-03282)
A building is pictured with a large sandbag structure on the top, a man is seen sitting at the base of the building
CBS Station (363-03283)
A man is standing near a pole labeled with “CBS” as his photo is taken
CBS Station (363-03284)
A man is standing near a CBS banner
CBS Station (363-03285)
A man is standing near a pole labeled with “CBS” as his photo is taken
Soldiers at the Riverbank (363-03286)
A soldier is seen folding a tarp along the landscape of the riverbank
Soldiers at the Riverbank (363-03287)
Soldiers are seen working along the landscape of the riverbank
Soldiers at the Riverbank (363-03288)
Soldiers are seen working along the landscape of the riverbank
Smoking Soldier (363-03292)
A soldier is seen smoking a cigarette as he walks through a field
Soldier (363-03293)
A soldier is seen walking through a field
Soldiers (363-03294)
Two soldiers are seen in a field
Soldiers (363-03295)
Three soldiers are seen walking through a field, the soldier in the middle is holding a walking stick
Soldiers (363-03296)
Four soldiers are seen standing in a field
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A soldier is standing in a field as his photo is taken
Soldiers (363-03298)
Several soldiers are seen standing in a field, one on the far right is holding a camera
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Soldiers are seen walking through a field up a slight hill
Soldier Near Sandbags (363-03301)
A soldier is seen standing near a sandbag wall
Soldier with Children (363-03300)
A soldier is seen with some Vietnamese children
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A soldier is seen standing near a sandbag wall
Soldier (363-03303)
A soldier is seen sitting down as his photo is taken
Dog with Handler (363-03304)
A soldier is following his dog walking through an empty field
Soldier with Children (363-03305)
A soldier identified as LCpl Ray Freund from Sacremento is watching as a young Vietnamese child is looking through a pair of binoculars as other children watch
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A soldier identified as LCpl Ronald Steponik from Chicago is showing the Vietnamese children how to use a slingshot
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A soldier identified as Hospital Man 2nd Class Dennis Quinlan from Cincinnatti is seen holding a brown paper bag as children gather around and reach for it
Ping Pong (363-03308)
A soldier and a Vietnamese citizen are playing a game of ping pong as others watch from the side
Innocent Victim (363-03325)
Innocent Victim – Marine Lance Corporal William “L” Gilliland rushes an injuried Vietnamese child to medical aid after a grenade exploded in a residential courtyard approximately 200 yards outside the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Headquarters main gate in Da Nang, March 4. Two Vietnamese suspects were apprehended at the scene. Marines and Navy hospital corpsmen rushed to the scene to treat and evacuate the injured. Gilliand, a 19 year old motor transport operator attached to the 1st MAW Headquarters, is form El Paso, Texas.
Seabees Photos
Was this a battalion of engineers? NO! A company then? NO again! It was a group of 13 men from the U.S. Navy’s Pacific Construction Forces designated as SEABEE Team 1007.
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Seabee from Mobile Construction Battalion Eight
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George A. Bradley and Esmerelda the Pig
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Seabee well-drilling team from Mobile Construction Battalion 71
Woman with Tamper (363-02751)
Women make up the work force that labor beside Seabee Murphy in Tan Hy, the village’s men-folk are in the fields or aboard their fishing sampans. The “tamper” this woman is using is using to compress the foundation soil is common to all construction – this one was made and is manned by Vietnamese.
Repairing the Seam (363-02748)
Seabees from Seventy-One’s Charley Company are strung out along the center seam of Chu Lai Main Runway, as they repair the seam with specially prepared materials. The 2-miles seam had deteriorated and was indangering fast landing aircraft. The Seabees were called on to cut out the broken concrete and replace it with a special epoxy glue and specially mixed concrete. The concrete, requiring an extremely short “set-up” time was mixed close to the seam and quickly put into place by the 25 Seabees that worked on the project 24-hours a day. The project was completed four days ahead of schedule and won a pat on the back of Commodore Turner, Commanding Officer of the third Naval Construction Regiment.
Sawing the Seam (363-02749)
A diamond saw bites into Chu Lai’s two-mile Main Runway as Seabees from MCB 71 hurry to complete repairs on the damaged center seam. Lester Carroll, 19, from San Antonio, Texas, a member of Seventy-One’s Charley Company guides his gas-powered saw along the seam. A constant supply of water was used to lubriacte the work. As many as ten of the power saws were at work at one time on a 2-mile runway. The Seabees finished the project 4 days ahead of schedule…”in keeping with the tradition of the Seabees,” said Commodore Turner of third Naval Construction Brigade.
Foundation Materials (363-02750)
It took almost two month to haul in the foundation material- crushed-rock and laterite – for the Tan Hy market place. The area on the south side of the Song Tra Bong (river) to date has had no market, forcing the population to travel across the river to Hon Ba. It has hoped that with their own bargaining place the fisherman and farmers in the area will find it easier and more profitable to carry on business. Up to 25 volunteer villagers work beside the “one American” to build this community venture. Is there a language barrier? “Who talks” says Murphy, “We do a lot of laughing though.”
Water Barrel (363-02752)
“Ooops, not much water left.” John Murphy holds the water barrel, and old 55-gallon fuel drum – as one of his younger and smaller fellow workers “gets to the bottom of things”. Water for the market project was carted by shoulder – Vietnamese style – by elderly women from a well half-a-mile away. Vietnamese construction methods were at first a bit strange to the American Seabees. Mixing concrete for instance, is done on the ground, at the spot where it will be used. No power mixer was used, only a wooden hoe, feet, and hands – the results are surprisingly good.
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Singing group performs for the Seabees. Seabees news release 170-67 (55). Original caption: “To help the people of Bob Sinh Province in South Vietnam show their appreciation for the construction work done by the Navy Eabees in their behalf, this vietnamese singing fropu performs at Chu Lai for U.S. Naval Mobile Cnstruction Battaliion EIGHT. The singers travel throughout South Vietnam encouraging their people to fight communism and often exposing themselves to Viet Cong terrorism.
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Seabees use large crane to put in place a new observation tower near the de-militarized zone in Vietnam. Seabees news release 35-67 (56). Original caption: “Navy Seabees use mobile crane to lift tower components into place just north of An Hoa, Vietnam. Seabees are constructing the towers for I Corps Marines in attempt to curb the flow of Viet Cong supplies.”
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Seabees put a new watch tower in place near DaNang, Vietnam. Seebees news release 35-67 (56). Original caption: “It takes deft fingers on the controls to ease this 12,000-pound tower into place on Hill 52, southwest of DaNang, South Vietnam. In such remote areas, Viet Cong snipers present a constant danger to crewmen aboard the CH-53A helicopters and to Navy Seabees on the ground.”
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2 steeple jacks attach portions of a pre-fabricated tower near demilitarized zone. Seabees news release 35-67 (56). Original caption: “Working high above ground, two steeple jack members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion ONE attach portions of the pre-fabricated tower. Seabees have already erected almost half of 74 planned towers in I Corps Area, South Vietnam. Most towers are located along the Demilitarized Zone and around DaNang.”
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Final stages of tower construction. Seabees news release 35-67 (65). Original caption: “Construction of this observation tower moves into final stages as Seabee-operated crane raises the crown into place. The observation platform will be sandbagged by Seabees to provide protection from Viet Cong snipers.”
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Navy Seabee’s steelworkers tighten bolts on a storage tank at Chu Lai, Vietnam. Seabees news release 73-67 (67). Original caption: “Navy Seabee steelworkers of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion SEVENTY ONE tighten the last few bolts on the top of on of the five aviation jet fuel storage tanks being built at Chu Lai, South Vietnam. The mast rising out of the center of the circular tank will support the tank’s lid.”
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Seabees lift piling into position for driving. Seabees news release 115-67 (40). Original caption: “SEABEES lift an 85-foot long piling into position for driving. Seven of these whoppers are driven each 20 feet to support the roadway 32 feet above the river’s low-water level. In all, 800 piles, each driven 40 feet into the river bottom, will be used in the “Liberty Bridge,” longest timper span ever built by the SEABEES.”
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Positioning piles for driving. Seabees news release 115-67 (40). Original caption: “Positioning piles for driving can be pretty sloppy, but it’s quite necessary to get them started right. Navy SEABEES work 15-hour days to get the mammoth structure finished in record time.”
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Sawing excesses of the bridges lenthy piles. Seabees news release 115-67 (40). Original caption: “Using the trained precision of a ballet team, these two Navy SEABEES saw the excess of one of the “Liberty Bridge’s” lengthy piles. The SEABEES start work at 5 a.m. and eat breakfast at a nearby Marine Corps camp, provided area roads have been swept clear of Viet Cong mines.”
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A Seabee surveyor adjusts a pile in line. Seabees news release 115-67 (40). Original caption: “A SEABEE surveyor (back to camera) makes sure a newly-set pile is in line. Portions of the Marine camp guarding opposite shore can be seen in background. Bridge will permit many Vietnamese living on both banks to cross river for first time in their lives
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Bridge builds appetites. Seabbes news release 115-67 (40). Original caption: “The SEABEE detachment from mobile Construction Battalion FOUR is fed two hot meals daily by a Marine Corps unit guarding the bridge. SEABEES battle dusty conditions while living in sandbag huts near the bridge site. Sometimes meals are “C” rations prepared by themselves. Only liberty is occasional Sunday trip to battalion base at NaNang, but this invloves riding in back of open truck through sniper-infested territory.”
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Man carries sewing machine. Seabees news release 12-67 (16). Original caption: “Vietnamese people may be small of stature, but their strength and spirit is amazing. The man carrying the sewing machine, during the transfer of the machines from MCB-74 to the Christian Service Society, illustrates a living example of their strength.”
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Seabee stops to read the news. Seabees news release 28-67 (50). Original caption: “Navy Seabee Bill Stoffle takes time out at Chu Lai, South Vietnam to catch up on reading — especially the item about his father being recently nominated to rank of Rear Admiral in the Coast Guard Reserve by President Johnson. The elder Soffle was the commanding officer of a Coast Guard Seabee battalion in the Pacific during World War II. Young Stoffle, who now serves in Naval Mobile construction Battalion SEVENTY ONE, recently received a promotion, too — to the rating of Builder Third Clas. This year, the Seabees are observing their 25th anniversary.”
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Clearing debris off of air field. Seabees news release RVN 242 (58). Original caption: “U.S. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion SEVEN instantly rushed quipment to DaNang Air Base in South Vietnam recently to help clear the field of aircraft destroyed in an early morning Viet Cong attack. Among those responding to the Air Force request for assistance are Navy Seabees George J. Furtado (operating crane) and Robert L. Bowman (signalling directions). Seabee Batttalion SEVEN is based at DaNang East to provide suport to combat units. This year, Seabees mark the 25th anniversary of their organization, which served outstandingly in World War II and Korea–and is doing so again in Vietnam.”
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Steelworkers removed damaged steel. Seabees news release 79-67 (34). Seabee steelworkers remove damaged M8Al steel matting from the parking apron at Dong Ha airfield (Official U. S. Navy Photograph)
Vice President Humphrey
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey visited 1st Infantry Division headquarters ad Di An on Saturday, February 12 as a part of his current tour of Vietnam. Accompanying the vice president were high-ranking military and civilian officials including Ambassador Averell Harriman and General W.C. Westmoreland.
Humphrey in Vietnam (363-02753)
U.S. Vice President Humphrey arrives in Vietnam for Presidential inauguration. Saigon – Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey led the official delegation that arrived in Saigon Oct. 29 to attend the inaugration cerremony of President Nguyen Van Thieu and Vice President Nguygen Coa Ky on Oct. 31. The U.S. party was met at Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut airport by Mr. Ky. U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, Deputy Ambassador Eugene Locke, General W.C. Westmoreland and other top Vietnamese and American military and cilivian officials. The other official delegates representing President Johnson at the inaugration were Mr. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Heartst Corporation; and Mr. James A. Suffridge, President AFL/CIO Retail Clerke International Association.
Humphrey in Vietnam (363-02754)
U.S. Vice President Humphrey arrives in Vietnam for Presidential inauguration. Saigon – Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey led the official delegation that arrived in Saigon Oct. 29 to attend the inaugration cerremony of President Nguyen Van Thieu and Vice President Nguyen Coa Ky on Oct. 31. The U.S. party was met at Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut Airport by Mr. Ky. U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, Deputy Ambassador Eguen Locke, General W.C. Westmoreland and other top Vietnamese and American military and civilian officials. The other official delegates representing President Johnson at the inauguration were Mr. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Hearst Corporation; and, Mr. James A. Suffridge, President AFL/CIO, Retial Clerks International Association.
Humphrey in Vietnam (363-02755)
U.S. Vice President Humphrey arrives in Vietnam for Presidential inauguration. Saigon – Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey led the official delegation that arrived in Saigon Oct. 29 to attend the inaugration cerremony of President Nguyen Van Thieu and Vice President Nguyen Coa Ky on Oct. 31. The U.S. party was met at Saigon’s Tan Son Nhut Airport by Mr. Ky, U.S. Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker, Deputy ambassador Eugene Locke, General W.C. Westmoreland and other top Vietnamese and American military and civilian officials. The other official delegates representing President Johnson at the inauguration were Mr. William Randolph Hearst, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Hearst Corporation; and Mr. James A. Suffridge, President, AFL/CIO Retail Clerks International Association.
Humphrey in Vietnam (363-02756)
U.S. Vice President Humphrey visits U.S. – Vietnamese Installations in Delta – Saigon – U.S. Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey (center) with U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ellsworth Bunker and General William C. Westmoreland, Commander, Military Assistance Command Vietnam (MACV) confer atop the new American Embassy in Saigon before departing by helicopter on a field trip, Oct. 30 to visit U.S. troops of the Riverine Force aboard the USS Benewah, and the Vietnamese National Training Center for Revolutionary Development at Vung Tau, a port city on the South China Sea. During his visit aboard the USS Benewah he presented Purple Heart medals to several wounded Americans.
Humphrey in Vietnam (363-02757)
Unofficial Description – U.S. Vice President Hubert Humphrey (center) appears to be looking at some plans being presented to him by some Vietnamese officials.
Aerial Photographs
I saw that the U.S. bombing of North Vietnam did little to stave off political turmoil or attract enough attention to raise the morale of Saigonese.
Post Strike Photo- Bac Giang (363-02378)
Post-Strike photo of Bac Giang thermo power plant taken March 11 during a coordinated strike from three aircraft carriers. The plant. Located 23 miles from Hanoi, was hit from A6 Intruders from Kitty Hawk and other Navy carrier based planes.
Enemy Missile (363-02379)
An ememy surface to air missle is photographed in flight by the crew of an RA5C Vigilante Photo Reconnaissance plane. The carrier based vilgilante was on a recon mission west of Hai, Duong, July, 2, when the SAM was photogrpahed.
Hai Duong Soccer Stadium (363-02380)
Aerial photogrpah taken by U.S Navy reconnaisance aircraft showing SAM site in the Hai Duong soccer stadium midway bewteeen Hanoi and Haiphong. Photograph graphically shows North Vietnam’s location of an Air Defence site in a populated area.
Pinpoint Bombing (363-02384)
Pinpoint Bombing – bombs strike the Hoang Mai rail siding, 23 miles north-northwest of Hanoi, hitting an estimated 15 pieces of rolling rock, two 10-car trains and support buildings. The Air Force pilots unloaded their bombs on the west and center portions at the sidings June 11.
Huong Vi Railroad (363-02385)
Air Force Bombardment – Dense smoke billows skyward at Huong Vi railroad yars, 36 miles northeast of Hanoi, after Air Force F-105 Thunderchief pilots unloaded their bomb payloads on the facility. Air Force strikes, such as the one pictured above, are part of the continuous pressue being applied to North Vietnam’s lines of communications to halt the flow of war materials to the South.
Railroad Bridge Knocked Out (363-02386)
Railroad bridge knocked out – bombs from F-105 Thunderchiefs of the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing Impact on the Ha Gia railroad bridge, 20 miles north of Hanoi. The bridge’s center sectuib and south end were severly damaged during the strike yesterday.
Railroad Bypass Bridge (363-02387)
Railroad bypass bridge – high flying air force aerial reconnaissance pilots photographed the Dong Phong Thuong railroad bypass bridge undergoing intensive repairs in the western part of North Vietnam.
Hit Son Tay Army Supply Area (363-02388)
On target – Bombs from Air Firce F-105 Thunderchiefs hit on target during the March 26 strike at the Son Tay Army supply area, North Vietnam, during the Strike, 23 miles west of Hanoi, Colonel Robert R. Scott, 355th Tactical Fighter Wing Commander, chalked up his first MIG kill, bring the Air Force total of confirmed MIG kills for the Vietnam war to 30, and two probables.
Recon Jet Photographs MIGS on Airfield (363-02389)
MIGS on Ramp – An unarmed Air Force reconnaissance jet photogrpahed five MIG-17s parked at the Hoa Lac Airfield near Hanoi in a daylight mission over North Vietnam. The airfield is protected by a series of anti-aircraft gun batteries (upper left). Air Firce reconnaissance pilots keep a constant watch over North Vietnam airfields.
Fishbed (363-02390)
The communist-build Mig-21 “Fishbed” jet fighter has stepped up its appearance over North Vietnamese targets recenently. The one above was photographed near Hanoi. The aircraft set a sped record in Oct. 1959 of 1,484 mph. Flying in March 2, it has a combat radius of 375 miles. The basic load used by the communist jet is two air-to-air heat seeking missles. It can also carry a 30mm cannon.
Truck Convoy (363-02391)
An Air force reconnaiassance pilot photographed this truck convoy heading northwest on Route, 106, 50 miles north of the Democration line near Cu Hap, North Vietnam. Of the 12 turkcs, five are turning into a truck park located approximately 150 yards east of the highway.
Pontoon Bridge (363-02392)
An Air Force reconnaissance pilot photographed this newly constructed pontoon bridge on the Son Chay River near Doan Hung, Norh Vietnam, approximately 60 miles northwest of Hanoi. The pontoon bridge has 19 sections supported by sandbar at mid-river. Most permanent type bridges in North Vietnam have been rendered unservicable by attacking air Force tactical fighter-bombers.
F-105 Thunderchiefs (363-02393)
Flights of F-105 Thunderchiefs, simliar to those shown above, yesterday (March 19), bombed the Viet Tri thermal power plant 38 miles north of Vietnam capital with 500 pund bombs. The Power plants jointly produce 28 per cent of the electrical power in North Vietnam.
North Vietnam Auxiliary Field (363-02394)
Unaware of the roving camera eye of an Air Force reconnaissance pilot, this North Vietnamese auxiliary landing strip is being repaired following a strike by U.S. Air Force tactical aircraft. Two trucks and an earth-grading machine are in the center of the strip, packing and leveling the earth. Off the runway, (top of photo) is an unidentified destroyed aircraft. Reconnaissance aircraft constantly prowl the skies of North Vietnam seeking out targets for Air Force strike aircraft and recording post stirke bomb damage.
Power Plant (363-02395)
The Viet Tri thermal power plant, 29 miles northwest of Hanoi, was the target (March 19), for Air Force F-105 Thunderchief pilots from the 355th Tactical Fighter Wing. Flying under the low handing clouds, the pilots hit the plant which produces 11 per cent of the electrical power to North Vietnam.
Bombed Trench (363-02396)
Jets bomb trench – After tactical fighter-bombers made direct hits on a trench sheltering enemy forces, Air Force reconnaissance jet photos reveal the bomb damage. The photo was taken in South Vietnam.
POL Area (363-02397)
Pol Area Bombed – Heavy black smoke clouds billow into the sky as Air Force reconnaissance jets take this photo of a North Vietnam POL fuel storage area immediately after it was struck by tactical fighter bombers.
Steel Plant (363-02398)
Steel Plant – An unarmed Air Force reconnaissance jet photographed this section of the Thai Nguygen Steel Plant, 38 miles north of Hanoi. Enemy barges are clearly visible (top left) as well as petroleum-oil and lubricant tanks (right) and bridge girders (left). The steel plant, which has been hit several times in the past few months, produces a major portion of North Vietnams steel supply.
Road Interdiction (363-02399)
A direct hit is scored by an Air Force tactical fighter jets on one of the North Vietnam highways leading into South Vietnam. North Vietnam truck convoys have been using the road to transport supplies to the Viet Cong. The aerial reconnaissance photo also shows anti-aircraft gun positions on both sides of the interdicted road.
Kep Railroad Yard (363-02400)
Dense smoke and dust – Air Force reconnaissance photographs taken shortly after the air raid on the Kep railroad yard, 39 miles northeast of Hanoi, revealed the thick smoke and dust kicked up by the heavy bombardment. Air Force F-105 Thundercheif pilots triggered numerous secondary explosions and ignited several large fires during thier bombing strike April 20.
Hai Phong Thermo Power Plant (363-02401)
Damage assement photograph taken from a VF-213 Aircraft during a strike on Hai Phong Thermo Power Plant West on 20 April 1967, large smoke and dust clouds envelope the power plant as the plant is being struck by Air Wing Eleven pilots from the attack carrier Kitty Hawk, USS Kitty Hawk is presently off the coast of North Vietnam.
F-105’s Drop Ordinance (363-02402)
An Air Force reconnaissance aircraft took this unusual photogrpah of three F-105 Thunderchiefs dropping their bomb-load simultaneously during an air strike over North Vietnam.
Tonkin Gulf
Tonkin Gulf
Bombing of Vien Rail Classification Yard (363-02407)
Bomb craters cover the Yen Vien railroad classification yard, 10 km (6 miles) east-northeast of Hanoi, in this picture take by an Air force reconnaissance pilot. The complex was hit Aug. 21, by F-105 Thunderchief pilots and F-4 Phantom crews of the 355th and 8th Tactical Fighter Wings. Numerous boxcars were wrecked and the center of the yard torn up. Numerous anit-aircraft artillery sites surround the rail facility.
Strike on Kep Airfield (363-02408)
Minutes after an attack by other aircraft of air wing nince from the USS Enterprise, an rA-5C Vigilante obtained this photograph of burning MIG’s in Revetments at Kep military Airfield May 21. Four MIG’s were burned on the ground during the attacks and airfiled facilities received considerable damage. The pilot and Navigator of the reconnaissance vigilante were, lt. commander John H. Fowkles of Hanover, Vierginia and Lt. John Capewell Jr. of Trenton, NJ.
Tri Dong Highway Bridge (363-02411)
Photo show remains of the Tri Dong Highway Bridge 38 miles South of Hanoi after strike by USS Bon Homme Richard pilots on 11 July 1967. Brdige was knocked out in an earlier raid but rebuilt. The 11 July attacked knocked down one span and damaged the rest. Bombed areas at top left and right of photo are anti-aricraft sites. LTJG Stephan R. Gray, Okla. on strike with other pilots of attack squadron 212, was Lemoore Calif., said “we got some direct hits I could see pieces of the bridge flying through the air.”
Surface to Air Missiles (363-02412)
A surface to air missle is fired against U.S Navy aircraft in the vicinity of Hai Duong, North Vietnam, the missle was fired from a heavily populated area. No damage was inflicted upon the navy aircraft as the SAM exploded prematurely over the city of Hai Duong.
Missiles Destroyed (363-02414)
F4B Phantoms and A4C Skywaks successfully hit the missile holding area with 500-pound bombs and rockets. The photo shows nince of the ten missiles were destroyed by the Enterprise pilots. Photos were taken despite heavy AAA fire from five placements.
Pilots Examine Damage (363-02415)
Commanding officer, Cdr. Philip J. Ryan, 39, of Goodhue, Minn., and his navigator, Lt. (j.g.) James E. Owne, 24, of Hartford, Conn., examine damage sustained by their RA-5C Viligante while obtaining photo reconnaissance of the damage inflicted by planes from USS Enterprise on SAM missile complex, 50 miles southwest of Hanoi.
Death of an MIG (363-02416)
Saigon – Firing his 20mm cannon at point-blank range, Major Kuster hits the left wing of the MIG near the fuselage and it bursts into flame. The major’s F-105 passed 15 to feet below the flaming MIG.
57mm Positions (363-02417)
57mm Positions – This anti-aircraft site near the Hoa Loc airfield, 23 miles west of Hanoi, contains six 57mm positions. There are also numerous POL trucks in the area. U.S. Air Force reconnaissance jets maintain a contant surveillance over the communist airfields in North Vietnam to note any increase in MIG activity.
AA Site (363-02418)
AA Site – This photograph of a typical communist anti-aircraft site was taken by a U.S. Air Force reconnaissance aircraft. This site is near the Hoa Loc airfield, 23 miles west of Hanoi. The site has nine 57mm gun placements and support facilities. Air Force reconnaissance jets continually patrol the skies near the MIG airfields to detect any increase in communist aircraft activity.
Four F4Bs (363-02419)
Four F4B’s streak across the sky in formation towards their targets, in North Vietnam. The squadron is VF-114 which is deployed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk.
Tram Bac Oil Storage Area 1 (363-02420)
Aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard in the Gulf of Tonkin. This series of six pictures shows the Tram Bac OII Storage Area, located about six miles west of Haiphong in North Vietnam, exploding after pilots from this 7th Fleet attack aircraft carrier destroyed the site with 500-pound bombs. The photographs were made by a camera mounted in a navy A4E Skyhawk jet at an altitude of 3,00 feet on July 7 pilot of the aircraft, LTJG Billy W. Putnam, 274, of Winston, Salem, N.C. reported seeing several secondary fires and smoke cover the targer after the attack. Bombers were from attack squadrons 76 and 212.
Tram Bac Oil Storage Area 2 (363-02421)
Aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard in the Gulf of Tonkin. This series of six pictures shows the Tram Bac OII Storage Area, located about six miles west of Haiphong in North Vietnam, exploding after pilots from this 7th Fleet attack aircraft carrier destroyed the site with 500-pound bombs. The Photographs were made by a camera mounted in a Navy A4E Skyhawk jet at an altitude of 3,000 feet on July 7 pilot of the aircraft, LTJG Billy W. Putnam, 27, of Winston Salem, N.C., reported seeing several secondary fires and smoke cover the targer after the attack. Bombers were from attack sqadrons 76 and 212.
Tram Bac Oil Storage Area 3 (363-02422)
Aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard in the Gulf of Tonkin. This series of six pictures shows the Tram Bac OII Storage Area, located about six miles west of Haiphong in North Vietnam, exploding after pilots from this 7th Fleet attack aircraft carrier destroyed the site with 500-pound bombs. The photographs wer made by a camera mounted in a Navy A4E Skyhawk jet at an altitude of 3,000 feet on July 7 pilot of the aircraft, LTJG Billy W. Putnam, 27, of Winston, Salem, N.C., reported seeing several secondary fires and smoke cover the target after the attack. Bombers were from attack squadrons 76 and 212.
Tram Bac Oil Storage Area 4 (363-02423)
Aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard in the Gulf of Tonkin. This series of six pictures shows the Tram Bac OII Storage Area, located about six miles west of Haiphong in North Vietnam, exploding after pilots from this 7th Fleet attack aircraft carrier destroyed the site with 500-pound bombs. The photographs were made by a camera mounted in a Navy A4E Skyhawk jet at an altitude of 3,000 feet on July 7, pilot of the aircraft, LTJG Billy W. Putnam, 27, of Winston, Salem, N.C., reported seeing several secondary fires and smoke cover the target after the attack. Bombers were from attack squadrons 76 and 212.
Tram Bac Oil Storage Area 5 (363-02424)
Aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard in the Gulf of Tonkin. This series of six pictures shows the Tram Bac OII Storage Area, located about six miles west of Haiphong in North Vietnam, exploding after pilots from this 7th Fleet attack aircraft carrier destroyed the site with 500-pound bombs. The photographs were made by a camera mounted in a Navy A4E Skyhawk jet at an altitude of 3,000 feet on July 7, pilot of the aircraft, LTJG Billy W. Putnam, 27, of Winston, Salem, N.C., reported seeing several secondary fires and smoke cover the target after the attack. Bombers were from attack squadrons 76 and 212.
Tram Bac Oil Storage Area 6 (363-02425)
Aboard the USS Bon Homme Richard in the Gulf of Tonkin. This series of six pictures shows the Tram Bac OII Storage Area, located about six miles west of Haiphong in North Vietnam, exploding after pilots from this 7th Fleet attack aircraft carrier destroyed the site with 500-pound bombs. The photographs were made by a camera mounted in a Navy A4E Skyhawk jet at an altitude of 3,000 feet on July 7 pilot of the aircraft, LTJG Billy W. Putnam, 27, of Winston, Salem, N.C. Reported seeing several secondary fires and smoke cover the target after the attack. Bombers were from attack squadrons 76 and 212.
Vehicle Mounted Weapons (363-02426)
Vehicle Mounted Weapons – This Air Force reconnaissance photograph reveals six mobile, vehicle-mounted anti-aircraft weapons (4 reveted), with a reveted central fire control area. Seven troop and support tents are located throughout the area.
MIGS Revealed (363-02427)
MIGs revealed – This Air Force reconnaissance photograph reveals three Russian-built MIG-17 fighter aircraft at an airfield in North Vietnam. The aircraft parking area at rights shows one of the aircraft being serviced.
Post Strike Photo (363-02430)
Post Strike Photo – After massive bombardment of the site, spearheaded by Air Force F-4C Phantom crews, the communist SAM site was copletely destroyed. Secondary explosions were observed in each of six launch sites within the complex and numerous other secondaries was triggered in areas immediately adjacent. The air strikes were made through intense enemy 37 and 57mm anti-aircraft fire.
Highway Bridge Cut (363-02431)
Highway Bridge Cut – An Air Force reconnaissance jet photographed the Hanoi railroad and highway bridge shortly after it was cut by F-105 Thundercheif pilots. Struck for the second time in less than a week the bridge serves these only railway link between Hanoi and the three railroads north, northwest, and northeast of Hanoi.
This is How We Did It (363-02432)
This is How We Did It – Air Force Major Robert G. Dilger, 34, of Tampa Fla., an F-4C Phantom aircraft commander (right) and his pilot, First Lieutenant Mack Thies, 26, of Houston (center), explain to Lieutenant Colonel Hoyt S. Vandenberg Jr., 38, Washington, D.C., how they forced down a MIG-17 during an aerial dogfight over North Vietnam yesterday (May 1). Colonel Vandenberg is the commander is the commander of the 390th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Da Nang air base. The MIG kill was the second for the 390th in a week and the 36th confirmed Air Force Kill.
Navy F-8 Crusader (363-02433)
A U.S. Navy F-8 “Crusader” leaves the flight deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) At dawn, for a strike mission against North Vietnam.
Pre Strike Photo (363-02434)
Pre-Strike Photo – Kep Airfield, 37 miles northeast of Hanoi, as it appeared July, 31 1966 when photographed by an RA5C Vigilante of Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron 13.
Explosion at Kep Airfield (363-02435)
Explosions – Kep airfield, 37 miles northeast of Hanoi, as explosions blasted the runway a daylight strike by Navy jets from attack carrier USS Kitty Hawk.
Pre Strike Photo (363-02714)
Pre-Strike Photograph of the Haiphong Bridge SSE taken prior to the strike by Oriskany’s carrier air wing sixteen pilots on 4 September.
Post Strike Photo (363-02715)
Post-Strike photograph taken after the strike by pilots from Oriskany’s carrier air wing sixteen against the Haiphong Highway Bridge SSE, two miles south of the North Vietnamese Prot City on 4 September. The northern end of the bridge is completely destroyed and spans were dropped in the water.