The Beverly Deepe Keever Collection
Photos by Beverly Deepe Keever, undated
Le Phan Hung
Hung (363-0377)
Original caption: “A young Vietnamese man (Le Phan Hung) sits in a chair, looking away from the camera. Behind him sits a man in uniform. A second uniformed man is only partially in the photograph.”
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0637)
Original caption: “VN Boy” A young Vietnamese man sits in a blank room. Behind him sits an officer. (Le Phan Hung)
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0638)
Original caption: “VN Boy” A young Vietnamese man sits in a blank room. Behind him sits an officer. (Le Phan Hung)
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0639)
Original caption: “VN Boy” Private Le Phan Hung being interviewed for a newspaper.
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0640)
Original caption: “VN Boy” Private Le Phan Hung being interviewed for a newspaper.
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0641)
Original caption: “VN Boy” Private Le Phan Hung being interviewed for a newspaper. Behind him sits an officer.
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0642)
Original caption: “VN Boy” Private Le Phan Hung being interviewed for a newspaper. Behind him sits an officer.
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0643)
Original caption: “VN Boy” Private Le Phan Hung sits in a blank room with his knees up. Behind him sits an officer.
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0644)
Original caption: “VN Boy” Private Le Phan Hung being interviewed for a newspaper.
Private Le Phan Hung (363-0645)
Original caption: “VN Boy” Private Le Phan Hung being interviewed for a newspaper.
Huong
Huong (363-0419)
Original caption: “Huong.” Tran Van Huong fiddling with glasses. A second man can be seen behind him.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0084)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” LtCol Mah Son Nohn gives speech at a festival. A crowd of others stand around him beneath a banner.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0085)
Original caption “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” LtCol Mah Son Nohn leaving podium. Another soldier points, perhaps directing him.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0086)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” A crowd of people watch as five men select a pig from a wooden crate.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0087)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” A crowd of people, mostly children, line the road. In front of them is a decorated table. A banner stretches above them.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0088)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” An old Vietnamese woman hands a woman in white a gift. Several others stand in the background.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0089)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” An old Vietnamese woman hands a woman in white a gift. Several others stand in the background.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0090)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Three women carrying pigs walk along a dirt road beside a field. One looks back at photographer.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0091)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Three women carrying pigs walk along a dirt road beside a field. A young boy in white stands just off the road and looks at photographer. Several others are farther down the road.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0092)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” A man carries a pig over his shoulder as he walks along a dirt road. Women also carrying pigs walk in front of him.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0093)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Two men exchange a gift. Several others in background.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0094)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Two men exchange a gift. Several others in background.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0095)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Two men exchange a gift. Several others in background.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0096)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Ihn and several other soldiers talk with a group of older Vietnamese men in traditional garb.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0097)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Two young girls carrying pigs.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0098)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Profile of an Army Ranger. A crowd of Vietnamese children stand in the background.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0099)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Profile of an Army Ranger. A crowd of Vietnamese children stand in the background.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0100)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” Two men with checkered scarves stand in front of banner.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0101)
Original caption : “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” A crowd of people, mostly children, line the road. In front of them is a decorated table. A banner stretches above them.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon. (363-0102)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” An Army soldier recieves a pig from a Vietnamese man. Beside him, an Army Ranger smiles.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon (363-0103)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” A smiling man accepts a pig from another man. Two army soldiers, one also with a pig, stand nearby.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon. (363-0104)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” An army ranger pets a pig being held by an old Vietnamese woman.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon. (363-0105)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” An army ranger reaches for a pig being held by an old Vietnamese woman.
Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon. (363-0106)
Original caption: “Lieutenant Colonel Ma Son Nhon.” An old Vietnamese woman gives a pig to an army ranger. The pig is displeased.
Taylor
Taylor (363-0432)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D.Taylor and another man in a 1960 Harvester Scout. A video camera on the right films their procession.
Taylor (363-0433)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D.Taylor and another man in a 1960 Harvester Scout. A video camera on the right films their procession. A soldier stands outside the car and discusses something with them.
Taylor (363-0434)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D.Taylor exiting a 1960 Harvester Scout. The second man remains in the car. A line of military jeeps wait behind.
Taylor (363-0435)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor walking through a village. Soldiers and locals gather nearby.
Taylor (363-0436)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor walking through a village with a soldier. A few locals stand outside their house across the street.
Taylor (363-0437)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor standing among a group of soldiers. A billboard and several trees stand in the background.
Taylor (363-0438)
Original caption: “Taylor.” A U. S. Army soldier gestures toward Maxwell D. Taylor. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0439)
Original caption: “Taylor.”Maxwell D. Taylor standing among a group of soldiers. A billboard and several trees stand in the background.
Taylor (363-0440)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor standing among a group of soldiers. A billboard and several trees stand in the background.
Taylor (363-0441)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor standing among a group of soldiers. Taylor gestures at one of the soldiers. A billboard and several trees stand in the background.
Taylor (363-0442)
Original caption: “Taylor.” A U. S. Army soldier gestures toward Maxwell D. Taylor. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0443)
Original caption: “Taylor.” A U. S. Army soldier gestures toward Maxwell D. Taylor. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0444)
Original caption: “Taylor.” A U. S. Army soldier talking with Maxwell D. Taylor. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0445)
Original caption: “Taylor.” A U. S. Army soldier talking with Maxwell D. Taylor. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0448)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor standing with several soldiers. A truck and some barrels can be seen in the background.
Taylor (363-0449)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor standing with several soldiers. A truck and some barrels can be seen in the background.
Taylor (363-0450)
Original caption: “Taylor.”Maxwell D. Taylor and several soldiers talk with an old Vietnamese woman.
Taylor (363-0451)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor and several soldiers talk with an old Vietnamese woman. Taylor shakes the old woman’s hand.
Taylor (363-0452)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor and several soldiers talk with an old Vietnamese woman.
Taylor (363-0453)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor and several soldiers stand and talk. Behind stand a few rows of short stones.
Taylor (363-0454)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor and several soldiers stand and talk. Behind stand a few rows of short stones.
Taylor (363-0455)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor and several soldiers stand and talk. Behind stand a few rows of short stones.
Taylor (363-0456)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor speaks to a Vietnamese officer in white through an interpreter.
Taylor (363-0457)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor speaks to a Vietnamese officer in white through an interpreter. A group of other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0458)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor speaks to a Vietnamese officer in white through an interpreter. A group of other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0459)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor speaks to a Vietnamese officer in white through an interpreter. A group of other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0460)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Group portrait of four young Vietnamese men standing around an old Vietnamese woman. The men have white numbers on their shirts.
Taylor (363-0461)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor talking to an old Vietnamese woman while a group of other soldiers look on. The woman holds one hand to her mouth.
Taylor (363-0462)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor and another soldier point to something behind the photographer. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0463)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor speaks to some young Vietnamese men through an interpreter. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0464)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor speaks to some young Vietnamese men through an interpreter. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0465)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor speaks to some young Vietnamese men through an interpreter. Several other soldiers look on.
Taylor (363-0466)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor, two soldiers, and driver pause for a photo in a 1960 Harvester Scout.
Taylor (363-0467)
Original caption: “Taylor.” Maxwell D. Taylor, two soldiers, and driver in a 1960 Harvester Scout. Taylor is midword.
Taylor (363-0560)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor and soldiers walking across plane runway. In the background, a group of men in white uniform stand in formation.”
Taylor (363-00787)
Original caption: ” Maxwell D. Taylor walking with officers through a field with some scraggly trees. A lookout tower can be seen among the trees. Another group follows behind. A military truck brings up the rear.”
Taylor (363-00788)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor walking with officers through a field with some scraggly trees. A lookout tower can be seen among the trees. Another group follows behind. A military truck brings up the rear.”
Taylor (363-00789)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor walking with officers through a field with some scraggly trees. A lookout tower can be seen among the trees. Another group follows behind. A military truck brings up the rear.”
Taylor (363-00791)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor talking with two Vietnamese men. He is shaking one man’s hand.”
Taylor (363-00792)
Original caption: ” Maxwell D. Taylor talking with two Vietnamese men. He is shaking one man’s hand. Other officers stand behind him.”
Taylor (363-00793)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor and two officers talking with a group of Vietnamese men. Behind Taylor stands several other soldiers.”
Taylor (363-00794)
Original caption: “Maxwell D/ Taylor walking with soldiers. A helicopter can be seen in the background.”
Taylor (363-00795)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor watches a group of soldiers approach him in an open field. Behind him have landed two helicopters. Another group of soldiers stand between them.”
Taylor (363-00796)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor walking away from two helicopters. Beneath his feet is a large white X that showed the helicopters where to land.”
Taylor (363-00797)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor walking away from two helicopters. Beneath his feet is a large white X that showed the helicopters where to land.”
Taylor (363-00798)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor walking with officers through a field with some scraggly trees. A lookout tower can be seen among the trees. Another group follows behind. A military truck brings up the rear.”
Taylor (363-00799)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor walking with officers through a field with some scraggly trees. A lookout tower can be seen among the trees. Another group follows behind. A military truck brings up the rear.”
Taylor (363-00800)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor walking with officers through a field with some scraggly trees. A lookout tower can be seen among the trees. Another group follows behind. A military truck brings up the rear.”
Taylor (363-00801)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor walking with officers through a field with some scraggly trees. A lookout tower can be seen among the trees. Another group follows behind. A military truck brings up the rear.”
Taylor (363-00802)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor meeting the Vietnamese locals, here pictured shaking an old man’s hand. Behind him are other officers. In the background are some military jeeps and what may be a tractor.”
Taylor (363-00803)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor meeting the Vietnamese locals, here pictured shaking an old man’s hand. Behind him are other officers. In the background are some military jeeps and what may be a tractor.”
Taylor (363-00804)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor meeting the Vietnamese locals, here pictured shaking an old man’s hand. Behind him are other officers. In the background are some military jeeps and what may be a tractor.”
Taylor (363-00805)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor meeting the Vietnamese locals, here pictured shaking an old man’s hand. Behind him are other officers. In the background are some military jeeps and what may be a tractor.”
Taylor (363-00806)
Original caption: “Maxwell D. Taylor meeting the Vietnamese locals, here pictured shaking an old man’s hand. Behind him are other officers. In the background are some military jeeps and what may be a tractor.”
Taylor (363-03521)
A man that appears to be Maxwell Taylor is pictured in uniform with other military officials
Special Forces
Special Forces (363-0108)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier watches children pump water to wash their dishes. In the back ground are more children and several huts.
Special Forces (363-0109)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier watches children pump water to wash their dishes. In the back ground are more children and several huts.
Special Forces (363-0110)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier watches a woman with a baby strapped to her back pump water. A second man watches from a distance. Behind are several thatched-roof huts.
Special Forces (363-0111)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier watches a woman with a baby strapped to her back pump water. A second man watches from a distance. Behind are several thatched-roof huts.
Special Forces (363-0112)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier named Bennett crouches in a crowd, holding a little girl on his lap.
Special Forces (363-0113)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier named Bennett crouches in a crowd, holding a little girl on his lap. The girl is holding his hand.
Special Forces (363-0114)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A young boy shows a soldier the rabbit pen outside a thatched-roof hut.
Special Forces (363-0115)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A young boy shows a soldier the rabbit pen outside a thatched-roof hut.
Special Forces (363-0116)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett inspects the palm of a Vietnamese man, who is focused on the camera. Two other men stand behind. In the background are thatch-roofed huts.
Special Forces (363-0117)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett inspects the palm of a Vietnamese man, who is focused on the camera. Two other men stand behind. In the background are thatch-roofed huts.
Special Forces (363-0118)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett inspects the palm of a Vietnamese man. In the background are thatch-roofed huts.
Special Forces (363-0119)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett inspects the palm of a Vietnamese man. Beside them, a man smokes a pipe and urinates. In the background are thatch-roofed huts.
Special Forces (363-0120)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A young boy stands between two soldiers outside a building. A crowd of other children surround them.
Special Forces (363-0121)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two soldiers stand outside the village communal house.
Special Forces (363-0122)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two soldiers stand outside the village communal house.
Special Forces (363-0123)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two soldiers stand outside the village communal house.
Special Forces (363-0124)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier shaking hands with a small man standing beside a garden between a row of huts. A barechested woman looks on. A dog is in the background.
Special Forces (363-0125)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier and a small man standing beside a garden between a row of huts. A barechested woman looks on. A dog is in the background.
Special Forces (363-0126)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Aerial view of a Vietnamese village and surrounding farmland.
Special Forces (363-0127)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Aerial view of a Vietnamese village and surrounding farmland.
Special Forces (363-0128)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Aerial view of a Vietnamese village and surrounding farmland.
Special Forces (363-0129)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A young boy stands between two soldiers outside a building. A crowd of other children surround them.
Special Forces (363-0130)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A young boy stands between two soldiers outside a building. One soldier leans down to speak in the boy’s ear. A crowd of other children surround them.
Special Forces (363-0131)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A young boy stands between two soldiers outside a building. A crowd of other children surround them.
Special Forces (363-0132)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two young children crouch in front of the rabbit pen.
Special Forces (363-0133)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two young children crouch in front of the rabbit pen.
Special Forces (363-0134)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two young children crouch in front of the rabbit pen.
Special Forces (363-0135)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two young children crouch in front of the rabbit pen.
363-0136
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A young boy shows a soldier the rabbit pen outside a thatched-roof hut.
Special Forces (363-0137)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A young boy shows a soldier the rabbit pen outside a thatched-roof hut.
Special Forces (363-0138)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Soldiers in formation at the edge of the village. Mountains darken the horizon behind four squat buildings.
Special Forces (363-0139)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A pilot reaches to adjust overhead controls.
Special Forces (363-0141)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A pilot turns to give instructions to the copilot.
Special Forces (363-0143)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A pilot looking back into the cabin toward photographer
Special Forces (363-0144)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watching a young boy grind flour outside a thatched-roof hut.
Special Forces (363-0145)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watches three children grinding flour outside a thatched-roof hut.
Special Forces (363-0146)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watches three children grinding flour outside a thatched-roof hut.
Special Forces (363-0147)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A Vietnamese family in their shop. Bottles and packages litter the table. In the foreground, a young girl holding a baby sibling stands between two soldiers.
Special Forces (363-0148)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier stands outside a thatched hut surrounded by a fence made of bags and sticks.
Special Forces (363-0149)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Soldiers in formation at the edge of the village. Mountains darken the horizon behind four squat buildings.
Special Forces (363-0150)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watches older children carry younger children on their backs to water pump.
Special Forces (363-0151)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watches children at water pump.
Special Forces (363-0152)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watches children at water pump.
Special Forces (363-0153)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watches children at water pump.
Special Forces (363-0154)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watches children at water pump.
Special Forces (363-0155)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett watches children at water pump.
Special Forces (363-0156)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett crouches with young girl on his lap. The young girl holds his hand.
Special Forces (363-0157)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A group of Vietnamese villagers outside a few huts. Bennett sits with a young girl on his lap. Several other children bear signs of starvation.
Special Forces (363-0158)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett stands with group of Vietnamese villagers outside a hut.
Special Forces (363-0159)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Bennett stands with group of Vietnamese villagers outside a hut.
Special Forces (363-0162)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier glances up at photographer while mixing a large pot of stew. Two young soldiers stand beside him, watching.
Special Forces (363-0163)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A community kitchen, with stew steaming in large pots. One boy notices photographer and smiles. Others are sillouetted against the outside.
Special Forces (363-0164)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A Vietnamese nurse shows a soldier a chart that illustrates different forms of broken bones.
Special Forces (363-0165)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A Vietnamese nurse shows a soldier a chart that illustrates different forms of broken bones.
Special Forces (363-0166)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two soldiers stand infront of a telephone pole outside a long thatched-roof building. Trees, a mountiain, and clouds obscure the horizon.
Special Forces (363-0167)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two soldiers stand infront of a telephone pole outside a long thatched-roof building. Trees, a mountiain, and clouds obscure the horizon. The telephone pole has been converted to a flag pole.
Special Forces (363-0168)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Four soldiers stand for a group photo at the edge of the village.
Special Forces (363-0169)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Four soldiers stand for a group photo at the edge of the village.
Special Forces (363-0171)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Children and mothers in the street outside a restaurant called “Golden Palace.”
Special Forces (363-0172)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Children look curiously at the photographer from the street. Several bicycles and a single person carriage are in the street. Behind the children, one of the buildings has become just an empty roof.
Special Forces (363-0173)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A moped, a bike, and several children in the street.
Special Forces (363-0174)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” The sillouettes of two soldiers beside the brush.
Special Forces (363-0175)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier stirs the stew in the communal kitchen. Three other soldiers lean in, smelling.
Special Forces (363-0176)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier stirs the stew in the communal kitchen. Three other soldiers are with him. One brings a spoonful to his lips.
Special Forces (363-0177)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier stirs the stew in the communal kitchen. Three other soldiers are with him. One brings a spoonful to his lips.
Special Forces363-0178
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier stirs the stew in the communal kitchen while another watches.
Special Forces (363-0179)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier stirs the stew in the communal kitchen two others watch.
Special Forces (363-0180)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two soldiers stand with hands in pockets in front of a long thatched-roof building. To the right, a group of three other soldiers have gathered.
Special Forces (363-0181)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Two soldiers stand with hands in pockets in front of a long thatched-roof building. The older smiles down at the younger. To the right, a group of three other soldiers have gathered.
Special Forces (363-0182)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier pausing before entering a thatched building. A wall of bags surround him and the building.
Special Forces (363-0183)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier pausing before entering a thatched building. A wall of bags surround him and the building.
Special Forces (363-0184)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” A soldier pausing before entering a thatched building. A wall of bags surround him and the building.
Special Forces (363-0185)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Four soldiers stand for a group photo at the edge of the village.
Special Forces (363-0186)
“Advanced Article – Special Forces.” Soldiers running through tall prairie grass. Smoke rises on the horizon.
Gulf of Tonkin
7th Fleet (363-0586)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A row of men in uniform beneath what may be a plane. A metal ladder stands in the foreground.
7th Fleet (363-0587)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A plane in flight. Landing gear is still visible. Photo taken from another plane.
7th Fleet (363-0588)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. An aircraft carrier and an ascending plane can be seen in the background. Photo taken from a second aircraft carrier.
7th Fleet (363-0589)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. An aircraft carrier and an ascending plane can be seen in the background. A wide strip of water in the foreground is rough in the wake of a second ship, out of view.
7th Fleet (363-0590)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” Navy airplanes sitting on an aircraft carrier in open water. A second aircraft carrier can be seen in the background.
7th Fleet (363-0591)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” Navy airplanes sitting on an aircraft carrier in open water. A second aircraft carrier can be seen in the background.
7th Fleet (363-0592)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” An aircraft in flight. Top of image is obscured by some overhead machinery.
7th Fleet (363-0593)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A row of Navy airplanes sitting on an aircraft carrier in open water. One airplane has just taken off.
7th Fleet (363-0594)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A row of Navy airplanes sitting on an aircraft carrier in open water. One airplane has just taken off.
7th Fleet (363-0595)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. A low-flying airplane approaches the aircaft carrier from which the photo was taken. In the background a second aircraft carrier can be seen.
7th Fleet (363-0596)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. An aircraft carrier and an ascending plane can be seen in the background.
7th Fleet (363-0597)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. A low-flying airplane approaches the aircaft carrier from which the photo was taken. In the background a second aircraft carrier can be seen.
7th Fleet (363-0598)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. A low-flying airplane approaches the aircaft carrier from which the photo was taken. In the background a second aircraft carrier can be seen.
7th Fleet (363-0599)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” Two men working on a large piece of machinery. A Naval plane can be seen in the background.
7th Fleet (363-0600)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A man running a large piece of machinery. A second man can be seen climbing the machine in the upper right. A Naval plane can be seen in the background. There is a small hole in the photograph above the machine.
7th Fleet (363-0601)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A Naval plane taking off from an aircraft carrier. Three men wearing headsets sit and watch it fly.
7th Fleet (363-0602)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” Three men wearing headsets sit on an aircraft carrier. Overhead, what may be the nose of a plane is in view.
7th Fleet (363-0603)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A Naval plane taking off from an aircraft carrier. Three men wearing headsets sit and watch it fly.
7th Fleet (363-0605)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. An aircraft carrier and two planes can be seen in the background. Photo taken from a second aircraft carrier.
7th Fleet (363-0606)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. An aircraft carrier and an ascending plane can be seen in the background. Photo taken from a second aircraft carrier.
7th Fleet (363-0607)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A view of the open ocean. An aircraft carrier and an ascending plane can be seen in the background. Photo taken from a second aircraft carrier.
7th Fleet (363-0609)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A row of three Naval planes on an aircraft carrier.
7th Fleet (363-0610)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A Naval plane on an aircraft carrier. The wings of the plane are detached and folded.
7th Fleet (363-0611)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A Naval plane on an aircraft carrier. Two men in uniform adjust a flap near the tail of the plane.
7th Fleet (363-0612)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A Naval plane on an aircraft carrier. The wings of the plane are detached and folded. A man in uniform can be seen nearby, perhaps giving directions.
7th Fleet (363-0613)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A man wearing a headset sits beside what may be artillery on the USS Kitty Hawk.
7th Fleet (363-0614)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A man wearing a headset sits beside what may be artillery on the USS Kitty Hawk. In the foreground stands an officer giving the thumbs-up sign.
7th Fleet (363-0615)
Original caption: “7th Fleet” A man wearing a headset and two other men near what may be artillery on the USS Kitty Hawk. In the foreground stands an officer giving the thumbs-up sign.
Aircraft Carrier
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0647)
Naval planes on an aircraft carrier in open water. A group of men are working on something on the runway.
Naval Plane (363-0648)
A Naval plane with detached wings on an aircraft carrier in open water. A line of men stand along the edge of the ship.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0649)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Several Naval planes are still on the runway. One has just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0650)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. One Naval plane is still on the runway. Three have just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0651)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. One Naval plane is still on the runway. Three have just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0652)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. One Naval plane is still on the runway. Three have just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0653)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. One Naval plane is still on the runway. Two have just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0654)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are still on the runway. Two have just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0655)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are still on the runway. Two have just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0656)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are still on the runway. One has just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0657)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. One Naval plane is still on the runway. Two have just taken off. Two more can be seen flying in the background.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0658)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are still on the runway.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0659)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are still on the runway. Two have just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0660)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are still on the runway. One has just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0661)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Four Naval planes are on the runway. One has just taken off
Aircraft on Carrier (363-0662)
Four Naval planes on an aircraft carrier in open water. Photo taken from the window of another plane.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-00668)
Men working on an air craft in open water. Two Naval planes are still on the runway, one with detached wings. Two others have taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-00669)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Four Naval planes are still on the runway, one with detached wings. One other have just taken off.
Aircraft on Carrier (363-00670)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Four Naval planes are still on the runway, one with detached wings.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00743)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are still on the runway. Two have just taken off.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00744)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are still on the runway. Two have just taken off.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00745)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are in sight. Photo may have been taken from within a fourth plane.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00746)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are in sight. Photo may have been taken from within a fourth plane.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00747)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes sit on the runway. A man slightly left of center is also taking a photograph.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00749)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are still on the runway. One has just taken off.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00750)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are still on the runway. One is preparing for liftoff.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00751)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are still on the runway.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00752)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Three Naval planes are still on the runway.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00753)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are still on the runway. One has just taken off.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00754)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are still on the runway. One has just taken off and another can be seen in the distance. The smoke from both takeoffs still trail on the runway.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00755)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are parked beside the runway.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00756)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are parked beside the runway. Photo may have been taken from within another plane.
Aircraft Carrier (363-00759)
Men working on an aircraft carrier in open water. Two Naval planes are parked beside the runway.
Marines of Seventh Fleet (363-02719)
Marines of the Seventh Fleet special landing force race to their helicopters for a vertical assault on the beach in Thua Thien Province. The mission is a search and destroy sweep of the coastal area Northwest of the City of Hue. The landing force is embarked aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Princeton the operation is being conducted twenty-one miles southeast of the DMZ.
Danang, USAF
Danang (363-0481)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A pedestal for a Vietnamese diety. Flowers, bottles, and other offering surround an image. A parisol rests on the ground beside it. Behind are several other such pedestals, and barbed wire.
Danang (363-0482)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A pedestal for a Vietnamese diety. Flowers, bottles, and other offering surround an image. A parisol rests on the ground beside it. Behind are several other such pedestals, and barbed wire.
Danang (363-0483)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A pedestal for a Vietnamese diety. Flowers, bottles, and other offering surround an image. A parisol rests on the ground beside it. Behind are several other such pedestals, and barbed wire.
Danang (363-0484)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A laundering table set up outside a boarded up shop, on the street. Cloth drapes over its surfaces and wires. On the sidewalk beside it sits what may be a radio.
Danang (363-0485)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Tank BI 768 rolls into town with two soldiers. A local rests by a sculpture just beside the tank.
Danang (363-0486)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Tank BI 768 in the street near a bus stop. One soldier stands on top, another crouches.
Danang (363-0487)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Men sitting on a tank rolling through town.
Danang (363-0491)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A group waiting on the steps of a building. One soldier stands near the entrance. On one side of the entrance is written “13th–the Devil’s Den.” On the other is “8th–Bomb Eagle’s Nest.”
Danang (363-0492)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Two soldiers pose for a photo beside an airplane. On the plane is written “Snoop’s Jet” above the image of Snoopy the Dog in an aviator helmet.
Danang (363-0493)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Two soldiers pose for a photo beside their plane. On the plane is written “Snoop’s Jet” above the image of Snoopy the Dog in an aviator helmet.
Danang (363-0494)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Two soldiers pose for a photo beside their plane. On the plane is written “Snoop’s Jet” above the image of Snoopy the Dog in an aviator helmet.
Danang (363-0495)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Two men stand for a photo outside a small building. One wears a kind of camaflouge suit.
Danang (363-0496)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Two men stand for a photo outside a small building. One wears a kind of camaflouge suit. The other is smoking.
Danang (363-0497)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A blurry picture of a tree through a window.
Danang (363-0498)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A group waiting on the steps of a building. One soldier approaches the entrance. On one side of the entrance is written “13th–the Devil’s Den.” On the other is “8th–Bomb Eagle’s Nest.”
Danang (363-0499)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A group waiting on the steps of a building. One soldier approaches the entrance. On one side of the entrance is written “13th–the Devil’s Den.” On the other is “8th–Bomb Eagle’s Nest.”
Danang (363-0500)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A group waiting on the steps of a building. One soldier approaches the entrance. On one side of the entrance is written “13th–the Devil’s Den.” On the other is “8th–Bomb Eagle’s Nest.”
Danang (363-0501)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A group waiting on the steps of a building. On one side of the entrance is written “13th–the Devil’s Den.” On the other is “8th–Bomb Eagle’s Nest.”
Danang (363-0502)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A man in the cockpit of an airplane. On the side is written “Snoop’s Jet” above the image of Snoopy the Dog in an aviator helmet.
Danang (363-0503)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A man in the cockpit of an airplane. On the side is written “Snoop’s Jet” above the image of Snoopy the Dog in an aviator helmet.
Danang (363-0504)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A well-shaded plaza with a wood pile near the center. Several people walk at the edge of the plaza. In the background, a banner hangs over the entrance to a building.
Danang (363-0505)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A well-shaded plaza with a wood pile near the center. Several people walk at the edge of the plaza. In the background, a banner hangs over the entrance to a building.
Danang (363-0506)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A well-shaded plaza with a wood pile near the center. Several people walk at the edge of the plaza. In the background, a banner hangs over the entrance to a building.
Danang (363-0507)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A well-shaded plaza. Several people walk at the edge of the plaza, including a man in traditional white garb. In the background, a banner hangs over the entrance to a building.
Danang (363-0508)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A wood pile out front of a building. A banner hangs over the entrance of the building.
Danang (363-0509)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” A wood pile out front of a building. A banner hangs over the entrance of the building.
Danang (363-0511)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Three soldiers beside an airplane. On the plane is written “Snoop’s Jet” above the image of Snoopy the Dog in an aviator helmet.
Danang (363-0512)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Three soldiers beside an airplane. On the plane is written “Snoop’s Jet” above the image of Snoopy the Dog in an aviator helmet.
Danang (363-0513)
Original caption: “USAF — B-57 – Danang.” Three soldiers beside an airplane. On the plane is written “Snoop’s Jet” above the image of Snoopy the Dog in an aviator helmet.
Vietnamese Soldiers
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0561)
Original caption: “A group of soldiers standing outside a thatched-roof building with four Vietnamese women. Three wear matching Red Cross uniforms. The fourth woman wears a dress suit and dabs at her eyes.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0562)
Original caption: “A group of soldiers and one woman in a Red Cross uniform stand outside a thatched-roof building.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0563)
Original caption: “A group of soldiers sitting on the ground. One soldier crouches beside a log and prepares a long strip of wood (or maybe bamboo) with a large knife.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0564)
Original caption: “Ihn and two other soldiers stand and talk outside a thatched-roof building. A man in civilian clothes heads into the building. On the other side of the street stands a hut with walls made mostly of burlap.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0565)
Original caption: “Ihn stands outside a thatched-roof building.On the other side of the street stands a hut with walls made mostly of burlap.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0566)
Original caption: “A military jeep drives between two thatched-roof buildings while a soldier looks on.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0567)
Original caption: “A military jeep drives between two thatched-roof buildings.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0568)
Original caption: “A military jeep stops between two thatched-roof buildings. A soldier talks with the driver. A woman in a Red Cross uniform walks past.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0569)
Original caption: “Group photo of Vietnamese soldiers with two Red Cross nurses and U. S. Army soldier outside a hut.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0570)
Original caption: “Group photo of Vietnamese soldiers with two Red Cross nurses and U. S. Army soldier outside a hut. One nurse guestures for a soldier to come into the shot.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0572)
Original caption: “A soldier sitting on the ground holding a long knife.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0573)
Original caption: “A soldier sitting on the ground holding a long knife.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0574)
Original caption: “Two soldiers sitting on the ground. A Red Cross nurse points to something in front of them.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0575)
Original caption: “A group of soldiers and two Red Cross nurses stand outside a thatched-roof building.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0576)
Original caption: “A group of soldiers and two Red Cross nurses stand outside a thatched-roof building.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0577)
Original caption: “A group of soldiers and two Red Cross nurses stand outside a thatched-roof building.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0578)
Original caption: “A group of soldiers in a field constructing a small building.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0579)
Original caption: “A group of soldiers in a field constructing a small building.”
Vietnamese Soldiers (363-0580)
Original caption: “A village of thatched-roof huts. The dirt road is uneven and rough. A soldier sits outside a hut.”
Soldiers (363-01090)
A solider grabs onto what appears to be a helicopter as other soliders in the background walk toward him.
Soldiers (363-01091)
One Vietnamese solider carries another on his back while other soldiers are seen in the background.
Soldiers (363-01094)
Soldiers appear to be carrying some supplies while other soldiers in the background look on.
Soldiers (363-01095)
Vietnamese soldiers are handling supplies. One solider appears to be giving orders.
Soldiers (363-01096)
Many Vietnamese soldiers have their backs to the cameras as many supplies litter the ground around them.
Soldiers (363-01100)
A solider is showing/explaining something to a group of Vietnamese soldiers on the hood of a military vehicle.
Soldiers (363-01104)
A solider shuffles a deck of cards on the hood of a military vehicle as a group of Vietnamese solider watch.
Soldiers (363-01105)
A solider shuffles a deck of cards on the hood of a military vehicle as a group of Vietnamese solider watch.
People on Wooden Structure (363-01112)
A person is leaning over a wooden structure as a man stands behind them.
Defense Force (363-02662)
Two members of the Binh Hung Civilian irregular defense group (CIDG) force, walk along the canal that divides the hamlet. CIDG forces maintain the security of Binh Hung from within the hamlet. Vietnamese Popular Forces and other units defend the hamlet from outposts surrounding the area.
Two Flags (363-02663)
Air Force Lieutenant Everett S. Martin Jr., 25, (left) holds the Sea Swallow battle standard of Binh Hung which was presented to him when he became the first person from Newburyport, Mass., to visit the hamlet, the sister-city of the New England town. Martin presented Newburyport’s Homecoming Flag to Father Nguyen Quang Huan, religious leader of the hamlet, and Vietnamese Army Major Nong Viet Ngoc, battalion commander of the Vietnamese regional forces. The two flags are flown over the hamlet.
Downed Buffalo (363-02664)
Airman Second Class James M. Long Jr., left, 23, of Florence, Miss., holds up the head of the water buffalo he was forced to kill to protect Vietnamese Air Force Airman Second Class Trinh Han Cuong, who smilingly assists him. The crazed animal was slain after it ran through the main gate to Da Nang air base and rampaged down streets, charging pedestrians and cycle riders.
First Step (363-02665)
First step in the maintenance process on the J-75 turbojet engine is removing it from the F-105 Thunderchief fighter.
Treating Wounded (363-02901)
Saigon – MACV IO – A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area.
Treating Wounded (363-02902)
Saigon – MACV IO – A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area.
Treating Wounded (363-02903)
Saigon – MACV IO – A Philippine medical team assists in treating wounded following recent battle in the Michelin Plantation area.
Vietnamese Militia (363-03036)
A formation of Vietnamese soldiers stand in front of some type of field
Vietnamese Militia (363-03038)
A formation of Vietnamese soldiers stand in front of some type of field
Vietnamese Children (363-03039)
Some Vietnamese children have their photo taken as they stand behind some type of barrier which can be seen in the foreground
Vietnamese Militia (363-03040)
A formation of Vietnamese soldiers stand in front of some type of field
Vietnamese Militia (363-03042)
A formation of Vietnamese soldiers stand in front of some type of field
Vietnamese Militia (363-03043)
A formation of Vietnamese soldiers stand in front of some vehicle with loudspeakers attached
Vietnamese Militia (363-03044)
A formation of Vietnamese soldiers stand in front of some road being used by other Vietnamese people
Vietnamese Militia (363-03045)
A formation of Vietnamese soldiers stand in front of some vehicle with loudspeakers attached
South Vietnamese Flag (363-03047)
The South Vietnamese Flag is placed on a wooden flagpole, some villagers are seen in the background
Vietnamese Villagers (363-03050)
The Vietnamese militia is pictured, children are on one side and a man carrying an umbrella is seen in the foreground
Vietnamese Villagers (363-03051)
The Vietnamese militia is pictured, a man holding an umbrella stands in front of them
Vietnamese Militia (363-03052)
The Vietnamese militia is pictured, some are holding things wrapped up in plastic
Vietnamese Militia (363-03055)
The Vietnamese militia is pictured, a man holding an umbrella is in front of them
Vietnamese Militia (363-03056)
The Vietnamese militia is pictured, a man holding an umbrella is in front of them
Getting Supplies (363-03057)
Some Vietnamese people are pictured in what appears to be a camp. Two people are carrying what appears to be some kind of animal rib cage as others watch.
Getting Supplies (363-03058)
A Vietnamese woman is holding a basket as a man digs into a trash can for something, some soldiers look on
Getting Supplies (363-03059)
Two Vietnamese women are awaiting for some supplies as a man serves it to them, soldiers look on
Getting Supplies (363-03060)
A Vietnamese woman is getting supplies, as a man assists her, some soldiers look on
Getting Supplies (363-03061)
A Vietnamese villager is getting rice as a man scoops it into a bag, some soldiers look on
Getting Supplies (363-03062)
Some Vietnamese villagers are carrying supplies with baskets, a soldier looks on from the path
Vietnamese Child (363-03063)
A Vietnamese child holding a stick walks along a path as a soldier looks on
Gas Masks (363-03066)
A Vietnamese soldier holds up what appears to be a gas mask as two other soldiers are wearing gas masks
Gas Masks (363-03067)
A Vietnamese soldier holds up what appears to be a gas mask as two other soldiers are wearing gas masks
Guerrilla Battle Field (363-03229)
The body of First Aid man Tran Nam Dinh at the battle field after a fight between guerrilla and government troops
Guerrilla Battle Field (363-03230)
Picture of Communist guerrilla named Le van Lam, military commissar at Quang Tri province
Talking to Newsmen (363-03455)
The commander of the security forces and the venerable Thich Tam Giac were talking with newsmen during the demonstration
Throwing Stones (363-03459)
The rioters were throwing stones at the security forces from behind the V.H.D’s fences
Demonstrators (363-03465)
The young demonstrators with weapons were standing in the yard of the V.H.D
Demonstrators (363-03467)
A group of demonstrators were gathering at the front gate of the V.H.D. to take to the streets
Vietnamese Soldier (363-03542)
A Vietnamese soldier is seen standing in front of many other military personnel
Vietnamese Soldier (363-03543)
A Vietnamese soldier is seen standing in front of many other military personnel
Man in Suit (363-03546)
A man wearing a suit is walking, he is surrounded and followed by military members and a woman
Canteen Break (363-03564)
Several Vietnamese soldiers are taking a breather and drinking from their canteens
Measuring Results (363-03567)
Measuring results of rice production increase from rice demonstration at a field near Can Tho, Phong Dinh Province
Aboard Plane (363-03579)
A man is pictured as he sits aboard a plane, he is holding some items in his hands
Oxen (363-03582)
An oxen is seen tied to some kind of structure, a bunch of soldiers are gathered in the background to watch
Sitting on Plane (363-03583)
A man is seen sitting on a plane, a pillow is seen behind him on the seat
Villagers (363-03587)
Several villagers are dressed in their traditional clothing as they seem to prepare for some type of ceremony
Villagers (363-03593)
Several villagers are dressed in their traditional clothing as they seem to prepare for some type of ceremony
Villagers (363-03594)
Several villagers are dressed in their traditional clothing as they seem to prepare for some type of ceremony
Prisoner (363-03598)
A prisoner is seen sitting next to a soldier, as the soldier is reading something to him
Prisoner (363-03599)
A prisoner is sitting down as he is surrounded by several soldiers and their weapons
Train
Train (363-0423)
Original caption: “Train.” Vietnamese children gathered near the train tracks. A group of men work on and near the train.
Train (363-0424)
Original caption: “Train.” Vietnamese children gathered near the train tracks. A group of men work on and near the train.
Train (363-00425)
Original caption: “Train.” Vietnamese children gathered near the train tracks. A group of men work on and near the train.
Train (363-0426)
Original caption: “Train.” Vietnamese children gathered near the train tracks. A group of men work on and near the train.
Train (363-0427)
Original caption: “Train.” Vietnamese children gathered near the train tracks. A group of men work on and near the train.
Train (363-0428)
Original caption: “Train.” Vietnamese children gathered near the train tracks. A group of men work on and near the train.
Train (363-0430)
Original caption: “Train.” A group of men consider the aftermath of a train wreck. A few have begun to clear the area.
Vietnamese Children During War
Vietnamese Children (363-0001)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet.” A girl carries a young child on her back through the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0002)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet.” A young child walks among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-003)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet.” A young child walks among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0004)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children stand among the remains of their village. One looks as their photo is taken, the other is kneeling in the background.
Vietnamese Children (363-0005)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children kneel among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0006)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children kneel among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0007)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their photo taken. Village remains seen in the background.
Vietnamese Children (363-0008)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their photo taken. Village remains seen in the background.
Vietnamese Children (363-0009)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Young child has their photo taken as they face away from the camera. Village remains seen in the background.
Vietnamese Children (363-0010)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their photo taken. One of the children in crying as the photo is taken, the other two are laughing.
Vietnamese Children (363-0011)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children seen standing/kneeling among remains of village. One of the children is standing and looking away from the camera.
Vietnamese Children (363-0012)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Four young children seen standing among village remains, all looking at the camera when the photo is taken.
Vietnamese Children (363-0013)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their picture taken. One is crying as they are hugged by the older child.
Vietnamese Children (363-0014)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their picture taken. One child is hugging another child as the third child kneels off to the side.
Vietnamese Children (363-0015)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their picture taken. One child is hugging another child as the third child kneels off to the side.
Vietnamese Children (363-0016)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their picture taken. One of the children is crying as he is hugged by an older child, the third child kneels off to the side.
Vietnamese Children (363-0017)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their picture taken. One of the children is hugged by another child, the third child is kneeling off to the side.
Vietnamese Children (363-0018)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their picture taken. One of the children is hugged by another child, the third child is kneeling off to the side.
Vietnamese Children (363-0019)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children have their photo taken. Two are in am embrace as the third childs head is cut from the photograph.
Vietnamese Children (363-0020)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children are in an embrace. The younger child is crying.
Vietnamese Children (363-0021)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children are in an embrace. The younger child looks upset.
Vietnamese Children (363-0022)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children stand among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0023)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children stand among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0024)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children stand among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0025)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three children stand among the remain of their village. Two of them are girls as the boy has his head to the ground.
Vietnamese Children (363-0026)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children stand among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0027)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children stand among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0028)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children sit among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0029)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young children sit among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0030)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Children are seen walking among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0031)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Children are seen walking among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0032)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Children are seen walking among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0033)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Children are seen walking among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0034)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three children are standing among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0035)
Original caption: “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young children stand among the remains of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0036)
Original caption “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet.” Three young Vietnamese standing outside the frame of their home, surrounded by trees.
Vietnamese Children (363-0037)
Original caption “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Three young Vietnamese standing outside the frame of their home. Focus on foundation of the home.
Vietnamese Children (363-0038)
Original caption “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young boys walk through the charred trees and broken pottery of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0039)
Original caption “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young boys walk through the charred trees and broken pottery of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0040)
Original caption “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young boys walk through the charred trees and broken pottery of their village.
Vietnamese Children (363-0041)
Original caption “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Close-up of two boys. The younger has found something amid the rubble and inspects it carefully.
Vietnamese Children (363-0042)
Original caption “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young boys. The youngest holds something he found in the destruction under his arm.
Vietnamese Children (363-0043)
Original caption “Vn children in war rubble of their hamlet” Two young boys. The youngest holds something he found in the destruction under his arm.
McNamara
Jeeps (363-03088)
Two military vehicles are pictured with something buried behind it in the background
Jeep (363-03089)
Two military vehicles are pictured with something buried behind it in the background
Jeeps (363-03091)
A line of military jeeps drive down a dirt road, a stick fence is seen to the left of the photograph
Man in White Shirt (363-03099)
A man in a white shirt is standing near an open car door as he is surrounded by military members
Man in White Shirt (363-03100)
A man in a white shirt is standing near an open car door as he is surrounded by military members
Helicopter (363-03109)
A helicopter is flying in the background as a man stands below holding some bags
Helicopters Taking Off (363-03110)
Two helicopters are seen taking off as soldiers are walking on the ground
Helicopters Taking Off (363-03111)
Two helicopters are seen taking off, a third helicopter appears to be landing
McNamara and Khanh (363-03505)
Khanh holds up his hat as McNamara looks at his speech cards in the background
McNamara and Khanh (363-03508)
Khanh holds up something above his head as McNamara stands in the background
Man with Leis (363-03510)
A man seated is wearing a leis as he is surrounded by many other military members/officers
Crowd (363-03530)
A crowd is pictured, the crowd is carrying banners as children dressed for the rain run by
American Troops
Soldier Running Through Branches (363-02502)
Soldier running through branches, carrying weapons. Other weapons are seen in the foreground.
Soldiers With Blindfolded Vietnamese Men (363-02503)
Several soldiers are kneeling beside Vietnamese men blindfolded and with their hands behind their backs. Other soldiers seen in walking in the background.
Soldier Pointing His Gun (363-02504)
Soldier is seen pointing his gun to something out of the shot. A soldier is seen looking in the foreground.
Soldiers in the Trenches (363-02505)
Two soldiers are seen in what appears to be a trench. One is holding a walkie and the other is yielding a gun.
Soldiers Leaving Trench (363-02506)
Two Soldiers have their backs to the camera, they appear to be leaving what appears to be a trench.
Two Soldiers in Branches (363-02507)
Two soldiers in some field of branches. One is laying in the branches and the other looks on.
Soldier Empties Water from Helmet (363-02508)
A soldier is standing in some body of water, and empties water from his helmet. The water covers the soldiers face.
Soldier Carrying Man on His Back (363-02509)
A soldier is standing in some body of water, and empties water from his helmet. The water covers the soldiers face.
Soldier Carrying Man (363-02510)
A solider is seen carrying a man on his back down some type of path. The solider’s back is to the camera.
Villager Woman with Child (363-02511)
A villager woman is seen carrying a child in some type of wrap. The child is looking at the camera.
Vietnamese Soldier Eating Corn (363-02512)
A soldier is seen taking a bite out of a corn cob. He is holding something else in the other hand, and appears to be posing for the picture.
Remains of Aircraft (363-02513)
Photograph of what appears to be the remains of some kind of aircraft. Several military personnel are surrounding the debris in the background.
Soldier Carrying Someone to a Helicopter (363-02514)
Several soldiers are carrying someone in a cloth gurney up towards an awaiting helicopter.
Soldier (363-02516)
Soldier is seen standing in branches, a deceased soldier appears to be laying in the foreground.
Soldier (363-02517)
A Soldier is kneeling in a field of branches with his gun. The soldier also appears to be smoking
Soldier Holding His Helmet (363-02519)
A soldier is sitting in some brush, holding his helmet. He appears to be injured.
Receiving the Purple Heart (363-02520)
Hot Lead and Flying Glass – Cpt. Ralph C. Kuhnert of Rochester, N.Y., a member of the 71st Assault Helicopter company, is awarded the Purple heart by his commanding officer, Major Arnold C. Morris of Bronson, Texas, at Bienr Hoa Air Base. Cpt. Kuhnert’s flack west and chest protector stopped the enemy bullet after it crashed through his Huey’s instrument panel. He was cut above the eye slightly and on the leg by flying shrapnel.
Silhouette and Cross (363-02627)
A photograph of a silhouette and his dog standing in front of a large cross structure.
Soldier on Phone (363-02628)
Solider kneeling behind a wall of sandbags is pictured holding/speaking into some sort of communication device. The soldier is wearing a military helmet, but not in full on uniform.
Villagers and Helicopter (363-02629)
Some villagers in the foreground are seen looking on to a landed helicopter as it appears someone is being loaded into the aircraft. One villager turned around and is facing the camera as the photo is taken.
Two Pilots Harnessing Up (363-02630)
Two soldiers appear to be harnessing up into some type of uniform. More equipment is photographed to the right side of the photograph.
Inspecting Missiles (363-02631)
Two soldiers appear to be inspecting some missiles or projectile like objects. One is inspecting the front end and the other is inspecting the top of a missile.
Inspecting Missiles (363-02632)
Two soldiers appear to be inspecting some missiles or projectile like objects. One is inspecting the front end and the other is inspecting the top of a missile. This photo is taken further away.
Pilot in Cockpit (363-02633)
A pilot is sitting in the cockpit of some aircraft. He appears to be checking controls.
Pilot in Cockpit (363-02634)
A pilot is pictured sitting in the cockpit of some aircraft. He appears to be checking controls.
Pilot in Cockpit (363-02635)
A pilot is pictured sitting in the cockpit of some aircraft. He is glancing over at the empty seat next to him, he is in full uniform.
Two Pilots in Cockpit (363-02636)
Two pilots are pictures sitting in some aircraft. They appear to be talking as one is preparing to put on his mask.
Two Pilots in Cockpit (363-02637)
Two pilots are pictures sitting in some aircraft. One of the pilots is placing on their helmet as the other appears to be readying for a potential flight.
Hole Cover (363-02640)
A Viet Cong hiding hole cover is removed by rope to avoid injury from possible booby traps. The 2nd Bn, Infantry of the U.S. Army’s American Division has opened more than 1000 holes over tunnel complexes in Quang Ngai Province. Holes leads to tunnel complexes containing weapons, rice, supplies, and snipers.
Hole (363-02641)
American Division “hole hunters” of the 3rd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division uncover another Viet Cong hiding place in southern I Corps tactical zone in Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam. More than 1000 holes and 700 tunnels have been destroyed in the U.S. Army’s “Miracle’ Division area since April when the battle began. The 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry have destroyed hundreds of these hiding places while killing more than 1000 VC in their area of operation.
Assortment of Weapons (363-02642)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – An assortment of 68 weapons taken from the 95th North Vietnamese Army Regiment are shown after being captured by the 2nd Battalion, 502nd (Airborne). Infantry near Tuy Hoa on Operation Geronimo I. During the battle the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division unit killed 73 enemy and captured 44.
Medical Aide (363-02643)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – A wounded North Vietnamese Army soldier of the 95th North Vietnamese Army Regiment receives medical aid from Specialist Five Bertrand Hoffing of St. Petersburg, Fla., a 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division medic during Operation Geronimo I near Tuy Hoa. The fierce battle, fought by the Brigade’s 2nd Battalion, 502nd (Airborne) Infantry, the “Strike Force”, yielded 73 enemy killed (body count), 44 enemy captured, and 68 weapons captured.
Cleanest Houses Award (363-02644)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – Second Lieutenant Frank Corrado of Chicago, Illinois, a Civil Affairs Officer attached to the 1st Bridgade, 101st Airborne Division presents a radio to a Vietnamese woman for having the cleanest house in the Dong Tre refugee center near Tuy Hoa as village and distict officials look on. The “Clean Up” program was initiated by the Brigade Civic Action personnel to better the living conditions of the refugee center on a monthly basis by offering prizes to the villagers. Other prizes of clean up kits were awarded to the next fifteen cleanest houses.
Medical Aide (363-02645)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – Two 1st Brigade , 101st Airborne Division medics, Specialists Five Donald Moss (L) and Specialist Five Betrand Hoffing (Right) treat a wounded North Vietnamese Army Solider on Operation Geronimo I north of Tuy Hoa. The Brigade killed 149 enemy (body count) and captured 76 during the operation. One hundred forty-two weapons captured earned the 101st an exceptional body count to weapons ratio of 1.5 to 1.
Operation Junction City (363-02646)
Operation “Junction City,” Vietnam – Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles (ACAV’s) of the 11th Armored Calvary Regiment prowl for Viet Cong troops in War Zone “C” during the fourth day of Operation “Junction City,’ February 26. The modified Armored Personnel Carrier are flanked by M60 machine guns and fire a .50 caliber machine gun forward. The fast moving, fast firing ACAV’s carry a combat ready squad of Army troops, and have yet to be bested in a fight against enemy forces in Vietnam.
12.7mm Machine Gun (363-02647)
Tuy Hoa, Vietnam – Specialist Four John Crews, of 1st Brigade , 101st Airborne Division paratrooper sits behind an enemy 12.7mm heavy machine gun captured by the 2nd Battalion, 502nd (Airborne) Infantry during an engagement with the 95th North Vietnamese Army Regiment near Tuy Hoa on Operation Geronimo I. Seventy-three enemy were killed and 44 captured in the battle while friendly causalities were light.
Thunderbirds (363-02648)
Action at “Junction City” – “Thunderbirds” of the 118th Assault Helicopter Company, 145th Combat Aviation Battalion, reinforce a landing zone somewhere in War Zone C as Operation “Junction City” gets hot.
Color Ceremony (363-02649)
Cu Chi, Vietnam – Major General Fred C. Weyand (left), 25th Infantry Division commander, welcomes General John K. Waters (second from left), commander-in-chief, U.S. Army Pacific, during color ceremonies at the Cu Chi base camp Saturday, July 23. In the background are members of the Division’s staff, along with color bearers.
Destruction of Bunkers (363-02654)
Destruction of North Vietnamese Bunkers and artillery sites within and just North of the DMZ by 16-inch Guns of USS New Jersey is described to Capt. J. Edward Snyder Jr., Left, Commanding Officer, By 1st Lt. P.J. “Pat” Morocco, right, and Maj. John Clark. Morocco, Youngstown, O., Spotted the New Jersey’s First firing mission in Viet Nam Monday, Sept. 30, while Clark piloted the TA-4 aircraft from the first marine air wing, Mag 11, Da Nang.
Close Friendship (363-02666)
Bien Hoa – Close Friendship – Rex hams it up as he licks the face of his handler Airman First Class William C. Peeler, 21, of White Springs, Fla., while perched peacefully on a hurdle at the K-9 obstacle course at Bien Hoa air base. The dogs are fed four-pounds of the pellet-type meal, once a day by their handlers.
Three Pilots (363-02667)
Three pilots are seen pictured in front of a large aircraft. Two of the pilots are engaged in a handshake.
Outstanding Airman of 1968 (363-02668)
Saigon – Technical Sergeant Alfred Zarb, 308th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Tuy Hoa Air Base Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) outstanding airman of the year, was recently presented the Seventh Air Force “Outstanding Airman of 1968” award by General William W. Momyer, 7th A F commander, Zarb and his wife. Phyllis, will be guests of the Air Force Association convention in Atlanta, April 3-5.
Doctor and Family (363-02669)
Saigon – Doctor and Family – Air Force Major Paul A, Whelan, 38, Shreveport, La., poses with his wife and 11 children. The major, a C-7A Caribou pilot at Vung Tau, will return to the United States to receive, Feb. 4, his doctorate in history from St. Louis University. The family will be on hand for the graduation.
Inside Job (363-02670)
Bien Hoa – Inside Job – Airman First Class Robert Chow, 22, Greenville, Miss., examines the inside of a jet engine afterburner. The engine shop at Bien Hoa Air Base repairs 35 engines a month which are used by the F-100 Supersabres.
Explaining to Crew Members (363-02671)
Southeast Asia – It was like this – Air Force Major William L. Kirk, 35, Tuscon, Ariz., and the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing (center) explains to crew members of the EC-121D Warning Star how he shot down a MIG-21 over North Vietnam recently after the crew had alerted to the MIG’s presence. The EC-121D was on radar picket duty over the Guld of Tonkin and contacted Kirk’s F-4 Phantom flight when an enemy interceptor threatened an Air Force strike force. The Warning Star crew is assigned to the College Eye Task Force, a unit of the 552nd Airborne Early Warning and Control Wing.
Dak To (363-02685)
Dak To is a small Vietnamese village in the Central Highland Province of Kontum. It is garrisoned by Vietnamese Army units and elements of the U.S. Special Forces-trained Civilian Irregular Defense Group. The Battle for Dak To started with a minor action on 3 November involving a company of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 12th Infantry, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division. As the contact developed on the 4th and 5th, it become apparent that a large enemy force was operating in the Dak To area. This assumption was borne out during the ensuing week as U.S. forces engaged the enemy in several significant actions. Other U.S. ground forces involved are shown on the attached photograph which depicts the major actions in which there units were involved. Twelve days of action in the vicinity of Dak To have resulted in: 635 enemy killed, 136 weapons taken, 96 U.S. fatalities, 498 U.S. wounded, about 50% of whom have already returned to duty. U.S. ground elements were supported by: 565 U.S. Air Force tactical air sorties, 10 U.S. Air Force B-52 Missions, 894 Army armed helicopter sorties, more than 43,000 rounds of artillery fire.
Direct Hit (363-02686)
Enemy position in village near II Field Force, Vietnam, Headquarters, Long Binh, is set ablaze by tracer rounds fired by the Recon Platoon of the 2d Mechanized Battalion, 47th Infantry during Jan. 31 battle. The 9th Infantry Division force accounted for 50 enemy bodies and 10 detainees.
Captured Munitions (363-02687)
During heavy attack on Long Binh post Jan. 31, the 9th Infantry Division’s 2d Mechanized Battalion, 47th Infantry, were credited with over 200 enemy kills and 32 detainees. Weapons captured, some of which are shown above, were 26 AK-47 automatic rifles, 16 light machine guns, 24 RPG-2 rocket launchers, 12 RPG-7 rocket launchers, two .51 caliber machine guns, three 9mm ChiCom pistols, one RPK-2 light machine gun, four carbines and two 60mm mortars. Also captured were food, medical supplies, packs and clothing.
New Commander (363-02688)
Colonel William Brandenburg becomes the new Commander of the 18th Military Police Brigade as he accepts the colors from the outgoing Commander, Brigadier Karl W. Gustafason at a ceremony held on Long Binh Post on August 30.
Arrival of Engler (363-02689)
Tan Son Nhut – Vietnam, 25 (Army IO) – Lt. Gen. Jean E. Engler (right), newly-arrived deputy commanding general, U.S. Army, Vietnam, inspects the security guard upon his arrival at USARV headquarters. Accompanying Gen. Engler are Brig. Gen. John Norton (center) and Lt. Dean C. Ball (left), USARV security guard commander.
Richard Manley (363-02690)
Bien Hoa, Vietnam (IO) – Army Sgt. Richard J. Manley stops a moment to check the area during operation “Plum Bob.” Sgt. Manley is a member of Co. “C”, 16th Inf., 1st Div.
Dash for Helicopters (363-02698)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade dash for helicopters of the 82nd Aviation Battalion during the air assault phase of recent search and destroy operations in Phuoc Tuy Province.
Paratrooper (363-02699)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – An Army paratrooper of Company A. 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry moves out under fire to flank Viet Cong located on high ground to his right. Assault up the hill by this unit forced the VC to withdraw.
Search for Targets (363-02700)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – Troops of the Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade search for targets after receiving sniper fire during a search and destroy operation in this province.
Securing Helicopter Landing Zone (363-02701)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – Army paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade move into a treeline while securing a helicopter landing zone during operations in this province. The soldiers are members of the Company B, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry.
Dash from Helicopter (363-02702)
Phuoc Tuy Province, Vietnam – Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade dash from helicopters of the 82nd Aviation Battalion during the air assault phase of recent search and destroy operations in Phuoc Tuy Province.
Taking Wash Off the Line (363-02703)
Bien Hoa, Vietnam – Specialist 4 Homer A. Duncan of Atlanta, Ga., takes wash off the line in a Viet Cong camp after the VC had fled from the U.S. Army Airborne troops during recent operations by the 173rd Airborne Brigade in War Zone “D”.
Musical Arrangement (363-02728)
PFC Rick Ansbro of Levittown, Pennsylvania, accompanies Brother Paul Trung in an arrangement of “The Yellow Submarine.” Brother Trung, one of Vietnamese Catholic priests in charge of the Christian Brothers School, in an accomplished guitarist and speaks English fluently.
Tunnel System Uncovered (363-02953)
A Royal Australian platoon sergeant removes sand-filled aluminum dishpan that was used by the Viet Cong to hide the entrance to a supply tunnel. The tunnel, about ten feet deep, had documents, clothing and equipment. The hole was found when a soldier was detailed to dig a refuse hole. His first strike hit the rim of the wash pan, “Which gave him quite a start,” said his company commander.
Tunnel System Uncovered (363-02954)
Royal Australian officer has a smoke in a Viet Cong classroom discovered during Operation Crimp 35 miles North of Saigon. The holes to his left are entrances to a nine-miles maze of tunnels that honeycombed the area. A search of the tunnel complex revealed many weapons, several tons of rice and thousands or rounds of ammunition. Included in the cache was recoil-less rifle, a mortar, 59 individual weapons, 20 automatic weapons, 25,560 rounds of the small arms ammunition, and assorted clothing and personal equipment. The walls of the classroom were 3-6 inches thick concrete. Royal Australian Engineers destroyed most of the tunnel complex.
Villagers (363-02955)
Some villagers are seen carrying supplies on a path as soldiers interact with them.
Villagers (363-02957)
Some villagers are interacting with soldiers for supplies, baskets are seen at their feet.
Soldiers with Medical Supplies (363-02958)
Some Vietnamese soldiers are sitting at a picnic table rifling through what appears to be some sort of medical supplies.
Soldier with Child (363-02959)
A Vietnamese soldier is sitting next to a young child who smiles for the photo.
Villagers (363-02960)
Vietnamese villagers stand with baskets as they wait for soldier to let them through a barrier.
Bikes (363-02961)
Some Vietnamese villagers are riding bikes on a road, some buildings are seen to the left of them and a military vehicle to the right.
Buildings (363-02963)
Several buildings made from metal scrapes are photographed. A guy in the bike is seen in the background.
Tae Koo Hamlet (363-02964)
Four people stand next to the Tae Koo Hamlet sign as their photo is taken.
Tae Koo Hamlet (363-02965)
Four people stand next to the Tae Koo Hamlet sign as their photo is taken.
Vietnamese Soldiers in Camp (363-02972)
Some Vietnamese are photographed in their camp, some are laying down. Their uniforms are seen in the foreground.
Vietnamese Soldiers Sewing (363-02973)
Two Vietnamese soldiers are seen in their camp. One is sewing some part of uniform another is seen in the background with a bag between his feet.
Vietnamese Soldiers in Camp (363-02974)
Several Vietnamese soldiers are seen standing next to a large pile of straw
Soldiers (363-02986)
Some soldiers are covered in vegetation on their helmets, one soldier is holding a rifle
Structure (363-02988)
Some sort of structure is pictured, a soldiers helmet is seen at the top and wires are seen descending from the top on all sides. Mountains are seen in the background.
Soldier (363-02991)
A Vietnamese soldier is photographed covered in vegetation, holding some type of weapon in his hands
Flags (363-02992)
The South Vietnamese flag and the South Korean flag are flying on flag poles in what appears to be some kind of camp
Flags (363-02993)
The South Vietnamese flag and the South Korean flag are flying on flag poles in what appears to be some kind of camp
Soldiers (363-03000)
Two soldiers are seen walking down a dirt path, a motor vehicle is seen coming towards them in the background. A helicopter is seen to their side.
Soldiers (363-03001)
Two soldiers are photographed, one is carrying a case labeled “Coke”, tents are seen in the background
Soldiers (363-03002)
Two soldiers are photographed, one is carrying a case labeled “Coke”, tents are seen in the background
Soldier with Cannon (363-03007)
A soldier is standing next to a cannon like weapon, with ammunition and vegetation surrounding him
Soldier with Sunglasses (363-03011)
A soldier wearing sunglasses moves them off his eyes to read something on a map
Soldier with Sunglasses (363-03012)
A soldier wearing sunglasses moves them off his eyes to read something on a map
Soldier with Sunglasses (363-03013)
A soldier is holding a pair of sunglasses and a map as his photo is taken
Cases (363-03018)
Several stacks of cases labeled “Coke” are pictured after being unloaded from a military vehicle
Cases (363-03019)
Several stacks of cases labeled “Coke” are pictured after being unloaded from a military vehicle
Base Operations (363-03189)
A building with a sign reading “Base Operations” is pictured with military vehicles off to the side
Marina (363-03190)
A person is sitting on the edge near some type of water. A line of trucks is seen in the background
Saigon
Batteries Bracketed (363-02574)
Over 100 shells from enemy coastal batteries bracketed the U.S. Seventh Fleet heavy cruiser, USS St. Paul while on an offshore mission, along the north vietnamese coast. The ship returned the fire fire with her 8-inch and destroyed one enemy gun emplacement, damaged another, and still managed to destroy her original target.
Fisher Gets Thanks (363-02575)
Saigon – Thanks – Shaking hands with Air Force Maj. Bornard F. Fisher of Inda. Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Moore Air Force Commander in Vietnam, thanks him for rescuing A-1E Skywalker pilot Maj. Stafford W. (jump) Myers/ from the enemy held air strip at A Shua U.S. Army Special Forces camp, 60 miles west-northwest of Da Nang. Fisher, also an A-1E pilot, landed on the air strip and picked up Myers who had crash landed there after being shot down by North Vietnamese gunners.
Refueling (363-02576)
Nha Trang – Refueling – The engine of an Air Force A-1E Skyrader uses about 100 gallons of high-test gasoline per hour. A refueling crew of the 14th Material Squadron refuelds an A-1E after a mission against the Viet Cong. During refuelding, maintence on the aircraft stops because of the danger of explosion. Before refueling, any parts that can be repaired away from the aircraft are removed to a safe distance.
Bomb Loading (363-02577)
Nha Trang – Bomb Loading – The last operation in an Air Force A-1E Skyraiders combat turn-around is reloading it with weapons for the next mission. Her, an armament loading crew consisting of A.2.C. Stephan S. Jager of Albuquerque, NM; S. Sgt. Fred D. Laster of Cabot, Ark., crew chief; and S. Sgt. Frederic H. Dearns of Phoenix, Ariz., hand 260-pound bombs. Loading takes place only after all maintenance has been performed and the aircraft declared ready for its next mission.
Engine Check (363-02578)
Nha Trang — Engine Check – Checking the engine of an Air Force A-1E Skyraider for cracks or leaks which might bring about engine failure is A.2.C. Robert M. Hafner of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Engines are checked closely after all flights to determine if combat damage has been done or if normal maintenance is needed.
Gun Maintenance (363-02579)
Nha Trang – Gun Maintenance – Air force gun mechanics A.1.C. Raymond T. Schalk of Victorville, Calif., (left) and A.1.C James E. foster of Lake Park, Ga., clear a malfunctioning 20-millimeter cannon of an A-1E Skyraider. Gun maintenance is one of the first operations performed in readying a Skyraider for its next combat mission against Viet Cong forces.
Conference (363-02580)
Nha Trang – Conference – First step in turning Air Force planes around for combat is discussions of maintenance discrepancies and performance. Line chief M. Sgt. Emerson C. Price of Absecon, N.J. (left) pilot, Maj. Robert V. Arbuckle of Greenville, Ky., (center) and A.1.C. Landon S. White of Memphis, Tenn., crew chief, talk about performance of an A-1E Skyraider following a combat mission.
Chaplain Sullivan (363-02581) (1963)
Pleiku – Air Force Capt. T. Raymond Sullivan, 39, a Boston Irishman who speaks Swahili, was recently assigned to the Pleiku air base as Catholic chaplain. This is Chaplain Sullivan’s second trip overseas as a priest. His first was as a Catholic missionary with Kikuyu tribesmen in Kenya, Africa from 1959 to 1963.
Planning Strike (363-02582)
Saigon – Planning Strike – Air Force Col. Aaron J. Bowman (right) 44, of Madras, Ore., and 1st Lt. Michael L. Brazelton, 24, of Los Angeles, Calif. Plan tactics for the Air Force’s biggest strike against a target complex in the Viet Nam war. Bowman with his wingman Brazelton led F-105 Thunderchief pilots and F-4C Phantom crews in May 31 strike on the Yen Bay Storage Area, 80 miles northwest of Hanoi. During the strike, pilots and crews destroyed 72 warehouses, damaged 44 others, silenced about 25 antiaircraft sites and damaged a nearby pontoon bridge. They reported one secondary explosion and said the area was engulfed in flames.
Gifts (363-02583)
Saigon – Crippled Vietnamese Orphans Get Gifts – Air Force A.1.C. Stephan F. Whitmore, 24, of Baldwin, NY, distributes gifts to crippled children of the Regina Pacis Orphanage in Saigon. The gifts, ranging from toothbrushes to teddy bears, were sent to him by ninth grade students at Christiana Hunior High School in Newark, Del.
Rescued Airmen Meet Search Chief (363-02584)
Saigon – Rescued Airmen Meet Search Chief – Crewmen of Air Force C-123 Provider shot down in the Iron Triangle 23 miles northwest of Saigon this morning (Oct. 31) meet Maj. Joe Roberston (right) of Macon, Ga., who directed the successful rescue effort. The crewmen (left to right) S. Sgt. Ilijah R. Winstead, 34, of Nashville, NC, flight mechanic; Capt. Thomas Davie, 29, of Tulsa Okla., pilot; and Capt. Joseph Doughterty, 35, of Glasgow, ky., copilot, were picked up 25 minutes after their aircraft was downed by intense ground fire.
Welcome to Tuy Hoa (363-02585)
Tuy Hoa – Welcome to Tuy Hoa – Air Force Colonel Warren R. Lewis, (in cockpit) the 31st tactical fighter wing commander, of Spirit Lake, Iowa, is greeted by Colonel Woodfin M. Sullivan, 44, of Homestead, Fla., upon his arrival at Tuy Hoa air base with a squadron of F-100 Supersabres. The arrival of the 306th tactical fighter squadron boosted the new air bases strength to two squadrons and provides a considerable increase in air strike compatibility in the central portion of South Vietnam,. Colonel Sullivan is the wing’s deputy commander for operations.
F-100 (363-02586)
Saigon – F-100 Strikes – U.S. Air Force F-100 Supersabres have been bombing and strafing enemy positions with devastating results while supporting U.S. and allied units in South Vietnam. The Supersabres, equipped with 750-pound bombs, missiles and cannon are a versatile aircraft.
Bird Dog Spotter (363-02587)
Saigon – VC Seeker – An Air Force O-1E Bird Dog spotter aircraft flies over rugged terrian in South Vietnam seeking out Viet Cong hiding places and storage areas. The forward air controller (FAC) will find the targets; get official permission to hit the target; direct the tactical air strikes and report the bomb damage assessment.
Bombers Strike (363-02588)
Saigon – Bombers Strike – Air Force B-52 Stratoforts flying miles above their targets unload tons of bombs on enemy stronghold and heavily fortified positions, softening them up for friendly ground troops. The B-52s have increased the number of their daily raids, hitting as many as six enemy targets in a single day. The eight-engine Air Force bombers have impaired the enemy’s ability to build-up and launch ground offensives in South Vietnam.
Support (363-02589)
Saigon – Junction City Support – Air Force troop-cargo carrier crews flying C-123 Provider aircraft aid in providing the massive airlift support needed to transport troops and supplies for Operation Junction City. On Feb. 23, the Provider crews were directly responsible for air-dropping more than one million pounds of cargo and 750 paratroopers into Tay Nihn Province while supporting the huge operation.
Phantom Jet (363-02590)
Saigon – Phantom Strike – Armed with Sidewinder and Sparrow missiles this F-4C Phantom jet, capable of speeds in excess of 1,400 mph, is preparing to takeoff for a strike on enemy target. This twin-engine tactical fighter-bomber is used on strikes in both North and South Vietnam.
Supply Carriers (363-02591)
Saigon – Supply Carriers – Eight rafts loaded with supplies destined for the Viet Cong were photographed by an Air Force reconnaissance pilot on the Ha Giang River (Black River), 85 miles west of Hanoi. This type raft is used in getting supplies to the Ho Chi Minh trail where they are transported to the Viet Cong in the South.
Drilling in Bulkhead (363-02592)
Cam Ranh Bay – Joint Effort – Airman Second Class Edwin A. McClure of Irving, Tex., gets assistance from a 10-year-old Vietnamese lad as he drills holes in the bulkhead of a newly constructed fishing pier. Fourteen members of he 485th Ground Electronics Engineering Installation (GEEIA) Squadron at Cam Ranh Bay spent six days working on the 180 food pier for the fisherman of My Ca village.
Supersabre (363-02593)
Saigon – Streaking Towards Enemy Targets – An Air Force F-100 Supersabre pilot heads his aircraft towards an enemy target in South Vietnam. Supersabre pilots that have been hitting enemy forces throughout the Republic are noted for their deadly accuracy during bombing and strafing runs.
Banquet Highlights (363-02594)
Saigon – Banquet Highlights – Airman First Class David V. Euley, 23, of Chesire, Conn. (right) shows his buddy, airman Second Class Ronnie A. Bajadali, 19, of Honolulu, Hawaii, newspaper clippings about his experience at the Gridiron Club banquet held in Washington. Airman Euley represented the Air Force men serving in Vietna, at the banquet. A member of the Army, Marines and Navy also attended.
MIG-21 Downed (363-02595)
Saigon – MIG-21 Downed – An Air Force F-4C Phantom jet, like the one above, accounted for the Air Forces 30th MIG kills in the Vietnam war, when the twin-engine fight bomber downed a MIG-21 during a brief engagement 30 miles north of Hanoi, yesterday (April 23). The MIG kills also lifted the F-4C Phantom count to 22 enemy aircraft shot down.
Unique Job (363-02596)
Pleiku – Unique Job – Staff Sergeant Don. G. Harrison, 30, of Raleigh, NC, demonstrates how he sets a flare before dropping it from an AC-47 Dragon Ship. A loadmaster with Flight B, 4th Air Commando Squadron, dropping flares is part of his job. The flare produces two billion candle power.
Striking the Enemy (363-02597)
Saigon – Striking the Enemy – Used primarily in close air support roles, the U.S. Air Force F-100 Supersabre has been dealing enemy forces devastating blows during Allied ground operation in South Vietnam. Powered by a 16,000 pound thrust Pratt and Whitney J-57 engine, the F-100 is capable of speeds in excess of 800 miles-per-hour.
Enemy Location (363-02598)
Nha Trang – Enemy Location – An enemy communications site lies nearly hidden in the jungle 25 kilometers south-southwest of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province. An alert forward air controller noticed the new construction, had it photographed and it was positively identified as an enemy site.
Award for Heroism (363-02599)
Saigon – Award for Heroism – The Distinguished Flying Cross, the U.S. Air Force’s fourth highest decoration, was presented to Royal Thai Air Force First Lieutenant Anavil Phadkeechitt, at recent ceremonies at Tan Son Nhut air base. It was the first time an American award was ever given to a member of the Thai Air Force for heroism in Vietnam.
Airlifting Equipment (363-02600)
Saigon – Airlifting Equipment – A jeep is one of many pieces of vital military equipment Air Force C-130 Hercules airlifted into the Operation Manhattan area in South Vietnam. C-130s airlifted more than 200 tons of equipment the first day of the operation and are resupply ground forces in the area on a continuing basis.
Striking Supersabre (363-02601)
Saigon – Striking the Enemy – Six Seventh Air Force F-100 Supersabres, like the one above, attacked an enemy base camp yesterday (April 27), 22 miles north of Saigon in Binh Duong Province. Using bombs and 20mm cannon, the jets triggered five secondary explosions and destroyed 15 enemy bunkers during their attack.
Welcome to Tab Son Nhut (363-02602)
Saigon – Welcome to Tan Son Nhut – Air Force Lieutenant General William W. Nomyer (right), Seventh Air Force commander, greet Lieutenant General Joseph H. Moore, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) vice commander in chief, upon his arrival at Tan Son Nhut air base yesterday (April 26). General Moore, whom General Nomyer succeeded as 7AF commander, is in Vietnam to observe current air operations in Southeast Asia.
Command Change (363-02604)
Saigon – Command Change – Lieutenant Colonel Paul Ingram, receives the unit flag and command of the 146th Tactical Fighter Squadron from outgoing commander Lieutenant Colonel Leighton R. Palmerton upon the squadron’s arrival at Phu Cat air base yesterday (May 29). The two men, along with First Lieutenant Kent Bankus, brought the first three F-100 Supersabres here from their previous station at Bien Hoa air base. Second left is Colonel Edwin A. Schneider, 37th Tactical Fighter Wing commander, and second right Colonel Raymond C. Lee Jr., wing vice commander. Also present was Major General Lew Byong Hion, commander of the Republic of Korea Tiger Division. Phu Cat was officially opened as an operational air base yesterday.
MIG Killers (363-02605)
Saigon – MIG Killers – Air Force Major Samuel O. Bakke, 35, of Fort Morgan, Colo., front seat, and Captain Robert N. Lambert, 26, of Virginia Beach, Va., give the “high sign” as they taxi-in after destroying an MIG-17 in an aerial battle west of Hanoi yesterday (May 14). The 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron crew from Da Nang air base got their MIG with an air-to-air missile.
Jolly Green Giant (363-02606)
Saigon – Jolly Green Giant – A welcome sight to any downed pilot on air crew member in Vietnam is the U.S. Air Force’s HH-3E Jolly Green Giant. This 150 mph helicopter, assigned to units of the 3rd Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Group, recovered 113 air crew members during 1966. Built by the Sikorsky Aircraft Division of United Aircraft Corporation, the HH-3E can carry 25 passengers of a 5,000 pound payload.
A-1E Skyraider (363-02607)
Saigon – Does Many Jobs – One of the Air Force’s most versatile aircraft used in Southeast Asia is the A-1E Skyraider as the one shown above. The propeller-driven Skyradier, which has been flying in different models since World War II, is used to strike enemy supply lines in North Vietnam’s Southern panhandle, fly protective cover missions for HH-3 Jolly Green Giants on rescue pickups and also performs duty as the forward air controllers.
A-1E First (363-02608)
Pleiku – A-1E First – Major James c. Holler, became the first A-1E Skyraider pilot in Southeast Asia to use the “Yankee” extraction system recently deployed in A-1E aircraft. By use of a special seat, parachute and rocket set-up, the pilot is extracted from the aircraft. The new system is an improvement over the old “over-the-side bailout method previously used. The major is shown here in an A-1E without the Yankee” System.
Telephone Call (363-02609)
Bien Hoa – Telephone Call – Juli Krill (left, top photo) and Sally Wade of East High School, Denver talk to Nguyen Thi Nhut (left, bottom photo) and Truong Thi Sing of Bien Hoa City, Vietnam’s Ngo Quyen High School. The two schools are sister schools. The call was placed by the 1877th Communications Squadrons, Bien Hoa air base.
Telephone Call (363-02610)
Bien Hoa – Telephone Call – Juli Krill (left, top photo) and Sally Wade of East High School, Denver talk to Nguyen Thi Nhut (left, bottom photo) and Truong Thi Sing of Bien Hoa City, Vietnam’s Ngo Quyen High School. The two schools are sister schools. The call was placed by the 1877th Communications Squadrons, Bien Hoa air base.
On the Ramp (363-02611)
Saigon – On the Ramp – This RF-101 Voodoo aircraft flown by Air Force pilots of the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, is one of several supplying strike froces commanders with top quality aerial photographs of enemy troop activity, installations and supply areas. Crew chief, Airman First Class John C. Wilson, 21, of Los Angeles, keeps this Voodoo operationally ready.
Clean Filters (363-02612)
Saigon – Airman Second Class Joseph J. Freimuth, 20, of Des Plaines, Ill., insures the filters are clean on the 36 inch aerial cameras mounter beneath RF-101 Voodoos of the 432nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing. He is one of a camera maintenance team that has set a 95 percent plus record for camera operational reliability.
Vodoo Pilot (363-02613)
Saigon – Air Force RF-101 “Voodoo” pilot Captain George Perkins, 33, of San Francisco, checks his flight plan prior to a photo reconnaissance mission over North Vietnam.
HH-3E Above Water (363-02614)
Da Nang – HH-3E Jolly Green Giant – The HH-3E Jolly Green Giant, a twin-turbine engines helicopter is used in Vietnam primarily for search and rescue operations. The HH-3E is equipped with armor plating, extra external fuel tanks and a powerful exterior winch for lighting downed airman out of areas where other aircraft can’t land. On rescue missions, it carries a crew of four – two pilots, a flight engineer and parachutes men.
Pilots Visit Army Camp (363-02615)
Cam Ranh Bay – Pilots Visit Army Camp – Green Beret First Lieutenant Tommy L. Richardson and Captain Earl. E. Berg, escort Air Force Major Von, R. Christiansen (left to right) on a tour of the only bridge standing in an area 90-100 miles northeast of Saigon known as War Zone C during the major’s visit to the Tong Le Chon Special Forces Camp.
Navy
Summit at Sea (363-03491)
Nha Trang – Summit at Sea – Representing three close partners in recent operations against enemy forces near Nha Trang, Army Captain Donald J. Banta, 27, Las Vegas (left); Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Joseph W Lentine, 45, San Jose, Calif., and Navy Lieutenant (junior grade) Joseph D. Lopez, 30, Central Valley, Calif. scan a chart of Nha Trang, where the action took place. Against a background of the area in which the three found and destroyed Charlie, the three represent Army artillery, Air Force Spookys and Navy harbor defense units that spotted Communists on the coastline
Aboard Boat (363-03572)
A man is seen walking aboard a boat, another sea craft appears to be next to him
Landscape (363-03602)
A landscape seen from the water is pictured, a flock of birds is seen flying in the photo
Marine Landing (363-03603)
Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet Cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung MU, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach
Beach Landing (363-03604)
A tank is pictured parked on a beach, surrounding it are several soldiers and military equipment
Beach Landing (363-03605)
Soldiers are seen running up a shore as their navy vessels have landed them on a beach
Boats (363-03606)
Navy and Marine Raid Operations conducted at Vung Mu, Republic of Vietnam on September 25, 1965. In a coordinated dawn attack the seventh fleet amphibious task group landed marines by landing craft, vehicles and helicopter to search for and destroy Viet Cong supplies, troops and possible infiltration points on a peninsula, 15 miles South of Qui Nhon. Marine Landing armored vehicles of the first assault wave climb up sand dunes at Vung MU, while fourth wave LCMS touchdown on the beach
US Airforce
Plane Side Rites (363-02453)
Planeside services for Captain Robert D. Bennett and First Lieutenant William B. Tully, who were killed November 5 when their VNAF B-26 crashed during the support mission, are conducted by Chaplain Donal Squires near the Tan Son Nhut terminal, as pallbearers representing the 2nd Air Division look on. The bodies were transported to Clark AB, Philippines, and from there to their next of kin in the States.
Two Pilots (363-02455)
Lt. Col. William R. Eichelberger (left), departing commader of 1st Air Commando Sq. and Lt. Col. John J. Knight who will be the new commander discuss the merits of the “daisy cutter.” Loaded on A-1E Fighter-bomber the innovation, using pipes fitted to the noses of general purpose bombs, enables them to explode before they bury themselves in the soft Vietnamese soil. This greatly increases the chock and fragmentation effects.
A-OK Sign (363-02459)
Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut – Giving the traditional AOK sign after landing from a mission is Capt. Raymond J. Riffault, of Newport, R.I. Captain Tiffault pilots an RF-101 reconnaissance aircraft on both in country and out of country sorties to photograph areas selected for armed strikes by U.S. Air Force planes, or areas that have already been hit in order to determine bomb damage.
Examining Nose Camera (363-02460)
Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut – Examining the nose camera of his RF-101 reconnaissance aircraft is Capt. Simon W. Moses, 37, of Lake Charles, La., a recce tech pilots who flies daring missions over both South and North Vietnam photographing enemy strong points for future targeting by the U.S. Air Force armed aircraft, or areas already hit for assessment of bomb damage by photo experts. Captain Moses is a squadron operations officer with the unit.
Antennas (363-02461)
Huge antennas are being erected on the outskirts of Saigon by the USAF to provide a new tactical and administrative communications system for the Republic of Viet Nam. Note Road in foreground being built with sand and gravel brought in by flat bottom boats
Flat Bottom Boats (363-02462)
Flat bottom rice boats which were usd to haul steel beams for the antenna are now used to bring rocks and sand for road construction at the site.
Planning (363-02463)
Maj. Bill Burgin (center), U.S. Air force air liaison adviser to the Republic of Viet Nam’s 21st Army Division, plans a counterinsurgency mission with two Vietnamese Army officers.
Discussing Mission (363-02464)
Capt. Jerry Rhein (right), U.S. Air Force pilot with the 2nd liasion Sq., discusses a mission with Vietnamese Air force pilot in Front of an L-19
Pilots Prepare for Takeoff (363-02465)
Capt. Jerry Rhein (left), U.S. Air Force adviser to the Vietnam Air Force 2nd Liasion Sq., prepares to take off with a Vietnamese Air Force pilot in the front seat of an L-19
Men Coordinating on Jeep Hood (363-02466)
Maj. Carl G. Schneider (left), USAF chief of the Air Liasion/Forward Air Control Division, Joint Operation Center, Ten Son Nhut Air Base, and Lt. Col. Carl H. Lee (center), director Air Support Operations Center, III Corps Area, coordinate activities with Maj. Bill Burgin, air liasion adviser to the Republic of Viet Nam’s 21st Army Division.
Pilots Discussing Flight Plan (363-02467)
Capt. Jerry Rhein (left), USAF adviser to the Vietnamese 2nd Liasion Sq., goes over a flight plan with a Vietnamese Air Force pilot in front of their L-19 aircraft.
Landscape (363-02468)
Unofficial description – Shot of a landscape – the background appears to be covered in either smoke or fog
Landscape (363-02469)
Shot of a treeline – the ground can be seen in the foreground through the trees
Vietnamese Award (363-02471)
Saigon – Highest Vietnamese Award -Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Moore, who was responsible for conducting aerial combat operations in Southeast Asia for two and one half years, wears South Viet Nam’s highest award – the Viet Nam National Order, Third Grade – on a ribbon around his neck. Moore received the decoration from Prime Minister Nguygen Cao Ky – the only other person to have received the award. Moore left Viet Nam July 1 to become vice commander-in-chief, Pacific Air Forces.
Two Pilots (363-02474)
Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Lt (jg) Grant R. Townsend (left), of West Palm Beach, Fla., Navy pilot rescued from North Vietnam following bailout from his strike aircraft July 28, is all smiles as he embraces U.S. Air Force rescue pilot 1st Lt. Walter F. Turk of Manhattan Beach, Calif. Lietenant Turk’s rescue helicopter snatched the Navy flyer from capture or death with only moments to spare.
Distinguished Service Medal (363-02476)
Maj. Gen Gilbert L. Meyers, deputy commander of 2nd Air Division, was presented the first oak leaf cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal by Gen. Hunter Harris, commander in chief of the Pacific Air Forces. The ceremony held at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, July 31 honored Gen. Meyers, who was recently assigned as second in command of the 2nd Air Division which supports all Air Force which supports all Air Force combat strikes and activities in Southeast Asia. During the presentation, Gen Meyers was cited for his “exceptionally meritorious service to the United States”… as commander, United States Air Forces Tactical Air Warfare Center, Tactical Air Command, from 30 September 1963 to 21 April 1965. During this period, “the citation continued, his outstanding professional knowledge, dynamic leadership and initiative resulted in the development of tactical weapons and air mobility concepts specifically tailored to the global requirements of the Air Force.”
Provider and Escorts (363-02477)
Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld – Provider and Escorts – A U.S. Air Force C-123 Provider, one of a flight six Providers and a C-47 propels its way towards Ban Me Thout City in the Province of Darlac with a load of rice for the people there. Escorteed by four A1H Sky raiders flown by Republic of Vietnam Air Force pilots , the flight airlifted 90 tons of rice in two days, USAF’s 309th Air Commando Squadron of the 315th Air Commando Group provided the aircraft.
Off-loading Rice (363-02478)
Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Off-Loading Rice – Col. George L. Hannah, left, of Knoxville, Tenn., helps unload first rice bag from a Republic of Vietnam Air Force C-47 Sky Train at the City of Ban Me Thout in Darlac Province. Colonel Hannah commander of the 315th Air Commando Group.
Royal Welcome (363-02479)
Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Royal Welcome – Col. George. L. Hannah, left 315th Air Commando Group commander, Maj. Luu Kim Cuong (hatless) commander of the 83rd special Air Group of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force, and Lt. Col. Richard M. Kenney, right, 309th Air Commando Sq. commander, are greeted by the people of Ban Me Thuot after bringing the first load of rice to the rice short city. Seen over the left shoulder of Colonel Hannah is A1C Donald, L. LeDuc, of Hartford, Conn., a member of the 309th.
Two Pilots (363-02480)
Hq 2AD Tan Son Nhut Afld, RVN – Taking it Over – Maj. Luu Kim Cuong, commander of the 83rd Special Air Group, discusses the successful rice airlift with Capt. Joseph Chalk of Bristo, Okla. Of the 309th Air Commando Sq. The occasion was the completion of the first flight of Ban Me Thout, where pilots of the 83rd were host to the U.S. Air Force pilots at a buffet luncheon.
Setting the Plot (363-02493)
Southeast Asia – Setting the Plot – Plotting positions of a Air Force strike force over the southern Panhandle of North Vietnam is exacting business for First Lietentnat Lance D. Scalf, 24, Mataline, Wash. He is a weapons controller aboard an EC-121D Warning Star of the College Eye Task Force which recently marked its third anniversary in Southeast Asia.
Plotting Course (363-02494)
Southeast Asia – Plotting Course – Captain Paul G. Hammock, 28, Louisville, plots a course aboard an EC-121D Warning Star of the College Eye Task Force on a combat support mission over the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of southern Panhandle of North Vietnam. Accurate naviagtion is vital to the CETF operation which marked its third anniversary in Southeast Asia recently.
EC-121D Warning Star (363-02495)
Southeast Asia – On the Way – An EC-121D Warning Star of the College Eye Task Force heads out for its combat station over the Gulf of Tonkin off the coast of the southern Panhandle of North Vietnam to provide airborne radar surveillance support of Air Force strikes in the southern Panhandle. The College Eye operation completed its third year of combat duty in Southeast Asia recently.
Bihn Hung (363-02542)
A man that appears to be Bihn Hung is walking up a flight of stairs as men in the background watch him climb the stairs.
Bihn Hung (363-02543)
A man that appears to be Bihn Hung is being shown around an aircraft by a soldier. The soldier is pointing to something as Hung looks on.
Bihn Hung (363-02544)
A man that appears to be Bihn Hung is hanging out the side of an aircraft on the left as another soldier is hanging out the side on the right. The both are smiling and posing for the photo.
Nugent Decorated (363-02547)
Airman First Class Patrick J. Nugent, 25, Austin. Texas, President Johnson’s son-in-law, receives the Air Medal from Colonel John W. Pauly, 45, Albany, NY, commander, 315th Special Operations Wing, Phan Rang Air Base, Vietnam, Nugent, a C-123 Provider loadmaster, was decorated for meritorious achievement on successful and importan missions under hazardous conditions in the air over South Vietnam. A member of the 309th Special Operations Squadron, he has flown more than 410 combat sorties while logging 536 combat hours in the C-123 Provider.
Uploading (363-02548)
Popular and Regional Forces board VNAF helicopter prior to insertion deep in the Mekong Delta to rout reported VC force.
Fan Out – Helicopters (363-02549)
VNAF Choctaws “fan out” as they enter the landing zone, prepared earlier by units of the Free World Forces. Still, they encounter enemy fire on most missions.
H-34 Choctaw (363-02550)
An early morning take-off by VNAF’s H-34 Choctaws from Binh Thuy Air Base signals the start of another mission.
Award (363-02551)
A Vietnamese soldier appears to be awarded by American soldiers. One soldier is putting something around the Vietnamese soldier’s neck as another solider in the back assists. A fourth solider is seen in the background.
Running Laps (363-02552)
An empty flight deck on the Aircraft Carrier America provides ample room for exercise. Ensign Nedum Haley, Atlanta, Georgia and Corporal Alan Kirkman, Lawerence, Massachusets, both of the carrier division two staff, run laps to keep in shape while the Norfolk-based carrier is employed to the Tonkin Gulf.
Boi Hoa Highway (363-02656)
Smoke and Dust rise from the Boi Hoa highway ferry, located 37 statute miles southeast of Vinh, during an attack with 500-pound bombs by pilots from the attack carrier USS Hancock, August 27.
Bomb Frame (363-02658)
A cluster of 500-pound frame two F4 Phantom II jets aboard a Seventh Fleet attack carrier in the Tonkin Gulf.
Marines of Seventh Fleet (363-02719)
Marines of the Seventh Fleet special landing force race to their helicopters for a vertical assault on the beach in Thua Thien Province. The mission is a search and destroy sweep of the coastal area Northwest of the City of Hue. The landing force is embarked aboard the amphibious assault carrier USS Princeton the operation is being conducted twenty-one miles southeast of the DMZ.
Mounted (363-02661)
Airman First Class Earl D. Smith (left) and Airman Second Class William A. Smith make adjustments on a camera mounted on a A-1E Skyraider. The two airman are precision photographic systems repairmen assigned to detachment of the 600th Photographic Squadron.
Bombs Destroy Pol Area (363-02672)
Dark orange fireballs sent black smoke rising to 5,000 feet following a strike by Air Force F-105 Thunderchief pilots from the the 388th Tactical Fighter Wing Oct. 7 on the Cu Van petroleum, oils and lubricants storage area, 43 miles north of Hanoi. The storage area, which was located on the side of the hill was destroyed.
Active Anti-Aircraft Positions (363-02673)
An Air Force strike aircraft photographed this North Vietnamese anti-aircraft positions during a mission north of the 17th parallel. The gun sites are obscured by smoke caused by the firing artillery pieces.
Quick Offload (363-02674)
Air Freight specialists of the Air Force’s 2nd Aerial Port Group unload cargo from a C-7A Caribou transport. The port group has combined with airlift crews to move more than three million tons of cargo and passengers in Vietnam.
Keep Supplies on the Move (363-02675)
An Air Force C-123K Provider, assigned to the 315th Air Commando Wing at Phan Ran Air Base, lefts off from an Army Special Forces camp airstrip following the delivery of vitally needed supplies. Air Force airlift crews recently surpassed the three million ton mark of cargo and passengers transported in Vietnam.
Post Strike Results (363-02676)
This Air Force post-strike photo of an F-105 Thunderchief airstrike reveals enemy trucks, fuel drums and other supplies destroyed in an area 13 miles north of Mu Gia Pass. The two photos were taken from opposite sides of the area and one must be inverted for correct orientation.
Before (363-02677)
Air Strikes by Air Force fighter-bombers destroyed a bridge (right-center) recently in North Vietnam’s southern Panhandle, some 23 miles north of Mu Gia. But North Vietnamese coolies quickly constructed a ford (top-center) upstream from the demolished bridge and supplies continued to flow across the river.
B-52s Strike Kham Duc (363-02678)
Photo shows U.S. Air Force B-52 strikes near the runway of the Kham Duc Special forces camp. The Kham Duc camp was evacuated on May 12 so that enemy forces attacking the camp could be bombed. Pilots reported 76 secondary explosions resulting from the strikes shown in the photo.
B-52s Strike Kham Duc (363-02679)
Photo shows U.S. Air Force B-52 strikes near the runway of the Kham Duc Special forces camp. The Kham Duc camp was evacuated on May 12 so that enemy forces attacking the camp could be bombed. Pilots reported 76 secondary explosions resulting from the strikes shown in the photo.
On Target (363-02680)
Ammunition trucks, in an enemy truck envoy, burn after being hit recently in North Vietnam by Air Force tactical fighter-bomber pilots.
Rations Dropping in Zone (363-02681)
An Army infantryman watches happily as more rations cascade into the drop zone at the A Loui airstrip in the A Shau Valley. The 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) needed food after several days of fighting in the region, so C-130 Hercules transports were called upon from nearby Air Force installations to airdrop the supplies.
Container Delivery System (363-02682)
A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules cargo transport airdrops 14 tons of munitions to the A Loui airstrip in the A Shau Valley, using the container delivery system (CDS). Under the CDS method, the pilot gives the “green light” at the appropriate time to his load master, who releases an extraction parachute. This canopy whips out and a knife attached to it shears the webbing which secures 14 pallets in the aircraft. At that exact point the pilot noses his aircraft upward and sends the pallets rushing out the open rear door.
Cargo Delivery
The trailing hook of a C-130 Hercules cargo load catches on the arresting cable that stretches across the Khe Sanh runway. The new cargo deilvery technique, called Ground Proximity Extraction System, decreases the air crafts exposure time to hostile fire.
Offload Starlifter (363-02684)
Air Force air freight specialists at Da Nang Air Base offload cargo of the U.S. Army’s 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized) from a C-141 Starlifter. Starlifters carried more than 4,000 men and 300 tons of cargo from Peterson Field, Colo., to Da Nang. The troops and cargo were then put aboard Air Force C-130 Hercules transports for movement to their final destination.
US Aircraft/Aid
Army Helicopter (363-02438)
An Army Helicopter is taken apart. Photo taken with some of the helicopter missing.
Small Army Plane (363-02439)
A Small Army Plane is landed. The front has something draped over the top of it and some things surround it on the ground.
Army Helicopter (363-02440)
Small Army helicopter is landed. The photo is a close up of the front end of the aircraft.
Army Helicopter (363-02441)
Army Helicopter landed in some grassy area. The aircraft has a bubble like front, big enough for two passengers.
Army Helicopter (363-02442)
Army Helicopter landed in some grassy area. The aircraft is been photographed from a side-front view.
Land Reform (363-02444)
Still of a crowd – child holding a flag in the center front – other woman surrounding in the background
Weather Balloon (363-02447)
A huge weather balloon with a long “train” of instruments, which transmits temperature, humidity and pressure data to ground recorders, is released by Mr. Nguyen Van Lang, Vietnamese civilian undergoing USAF weather training at DaNang, Viet Nam weather station.
Weather Training (363-02448)
Mr. Nguyen Van Lang, Vietnamese civilian, undergoing USAF weather training as a weather observer, inspects the antenna system of the radar, wind, sounding apparatus in use at DaNang, Viet Nam weather station.
Orphanage (363-02449)
Originator of the orphanage support project for 2nd ADVON personnel in South Viet Nam, 1 st Lt. Hiram Sullivan distributes a portion of the clothing purchased for the children. In addition to spending their free time renovating the buildings, the men have written to friends in the United States to solicit support.
Inoculation (363-02450)
Three USAF medics cooperate to give a young boy at the Sacred Heart Orphanage in DaNang an innoculation. While Dr. (Capt.) Charles Zepp (center) gives the shot, SSgt. Ocie Neal (left) and SSgt. J.C. Campbell, comfort the patient.
Repairing the Orphanage (363-02451)
Airmen of the 2nd ADVON unit Viet Nam spend their off duty time repairing facilities of the Sacred Heart Orphanage at DaNang. Above, A2C Eddie Garcia of San Joaquin, Calif. (left and TSgt. John H. Doucetter, Lawrence, Mass., replace the kerosene lanterns with lighting systems purchased by the men.
Orphanage (363-02452)
One of Many airmen donating funds to support the Sacred Heart Orphanage at DaNang, TSgt. John W. Vallery entertains a group of children during play period. Officers and airmen of the 2nd ADVON renovated most of the buildings at the main orphanage and have started re-constructing a beach house for the children.
New School (363-02558)
U.S. Army Special Forces advisor SFC Charles R. Smith (of Okmulgee, Okla.) visits school at Le Phung, a village of 800 about 250 miles NNE of Saigon, close to the Cambodian border. A few months ago Le Phung was a Viet Cong village, before Special Forces advisors and CIDG troops from Duc Co surrounded it and drove out VC. Sergeant Smith was one of the advisors who liberated Le Phung. Now he checks on its progress, visiting the new school. AT his left is Dihn Tri Vien, interpreter for “A” Team 215. Schoolmaster (in white shirt) is 16 years old.
Parts (363-02562)
Parts from four 75mm “Pack” howitzers, the first artillery pieces captured by U.S. forces in Vietnam, are displayed at a 9th Infantry Division fire support base. The weapons, discovered 30 miles east of Saigon on Oc.t 14, were found near a tunnel complex that contained more than 500 enemy weapons.
Plaque (363-02563)
Headquarters, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, South Vietnam – Colonel James S. Timothy (left) of New Orleans, Louisiana, Commander, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, and his Sergeant Major, Trinidad Prieto (right) of Anderson, North Carolina, admire a plaque presented to the Colonel by Lieutenant General Coa-Van-Vien, Chief, Joint General Staff, Republic of Vietnam Air Force recently. The plaque tells of the Vietnamese peoples’ appreciations of the 101st’s “Heroric and unselfish action in joining the free Vietnamese in resisting aggression by a common enemy.”
Aide to Injured (363-02565)
Immediate first aide is given to one of the injured crewmen aboard USS Oriskany in the vicinity of the ship’s quarterdeck. The fire which blazed on the aircraft carrier for three hours on Oct. 26, took 43 lives and injured 16.
Fighting Fire (363-02566)
An Oriskany officer puts on his oxygen breathing apparatus in preparation to fight the major fire on the aircraft carrier for three hours.
Ready the Bombs (363-02568)
Aviation Ordancemen aboard the Seventh Fleet attack aricraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk roll 500-pound bombs across the flight deck to attack and fighter aircraft just prior to their launch against targets in North Vietnam.
Transport Helicopter (363-02569)
Up and Away – A U.S. Marine assault transport helicopter from the assault ship to USS Princeton lifts artillery to the beach during the vertical envelopment phase of Operation Recon Star, 21 miles southeast of the demilitarized zone.
Haircuts (363-02691)
Pleiku, Vietnam (Army IO)- PFC David J. Walker, a member of the Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade, from Montreal, Canada gets his “white sidewall” Airborne haircut while the trooper in the background pays the pretty cashier for his haircut.
Haircuts (363-02692)
Pleiku, Vietnam (Army IO) – Even in the field, haircuts are a must. The Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade was getting a little shaggy after ten days of field duty, so a complete barber shop was brought to the men.
Haircuts (363-02693)
Pleiku, Vietnam (Army IO) – Army PFC Stanley Crump, Winthrop, N.Y., gets his hair cut to meet Airborne standards, while in the background, another trooper pays the pretty cashier for his haircut.
Renovation of Girls School (363-02694)
Pleiku, Vietnam (Army IO) – Helping in the renovation of the sector girls’ school here are (L to R) PFC Robert Harvey, Princeton, N.J. and PFC Amador Garcia, Los Angeles. Both are members of the Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade. The school has been closed for several months because of damages incurred during its emergency use as refugee and troop quarters.
Renovation of Girls School (363-02695)
Pleiku, Vietnam (Army IO) – Helping to renovate the sector girls’ school here are PFC Ted Drozdowski, Lake Hamilton, Fla., and PFC Robert Harvey, Princeton, NJ. Both are members of the Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade. The school has been closed for several months because of damages incurred during its emergency use as refugee and troop quarters.
Molding for Walls (363-02696)
Pleiku, Vietnam (Army IO) – Army Private Francisco T. Guerrerre, Dededo, Guam, is making molding to trim the walls of the sector girls school here. Pvt. Guerrerre is a member of the Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade. The school has been closed for several months because of damages incurred during its emergency use as refugee and troop quarters.
Painting Flag Pole (363-02697)
Pleiku, Vietnam (Army IO) – PFC Michael Sweck of Crestview, Fla., takes care of painting the flag pole during the renovation of the sector girl’s school here which was closed for several months because of damages. PFC Sweck is a member of the Army’s 173rd Airborne Brigade.
Hole Hunters (363-02705)
American Division Hole Hunters – A well camouflaged VC hole cover is located in the 2nd Battalion 35 Infantry, American Division area. Local VC forces have used the holes to hide following sniper attacks to avoid discovery or contact. More than 1000 holes have been located by the 3rd Bde, 4th Inf Div, in Quang Ngai. Detection and clearance is a slow, careful process requiring and interpreter to ask the enemy to surrender, grenades to clear the enemy and “tunnel rats” who inspect the holes for weapons or VC.
Hole Hunters (363-02706)
American Division Hole Hunters – A well camouflaged VC hole cover is located in the 2nd Battalion 35 Infantry, American Division area. Local VC forces have used the holes to hide following sniper attacks to avoid discovery or contact. More than 1000 holes have been located by 3rd Bde, 4th Inf Div, in Quang Ngai. Detection and clearance is a slow, careful process requiring an interpreter to ask the enemy to surrender, grenades to clear the enemy and “tunnel rats” who inspect the holes for weapons or VC.
Strips That Will Be Used (363-02707)
Captain Richard F. Kniess, Colorado Springs, Colorado, 54th Aviation co. Operations Officer shows Lieutenant Victor Salmon some of the strips he will use while flying missions with the 54th.
54th Bulletin Board (363-02708)
Captain Richard F. Kniess, Colorado Springs, Colorado, points out the list of activities in which the 54th Aviation Company is participating. He also explained to Lt. Salmon that any information desired can usually be found on the 54th’s Bulletin Board.
Four Men (363-02709)
Shown above left to right are Captain John Wright, Fixed Wing Section Commander of the 161st (Ind.) Recon. Flight, Major L. Doyle, Commanding Officer of the 161st who is the originator of the familiarization program. Major George W. Shallcross, Commanding Officer of the 54th Aviation Company and Lieutenant Victor Salmon who is the first participant in the familiarization program.
Welcome to the Australian (363-02710)
Major George W. Shallcross, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Commanding officer of the 54th Aviation Company welcomes Lieutenant Victor Salmon of Brisbane, Australia as a member of the unit.
Aide to Bui Vinh (363-02711)
Aid to Bui Vinh – Captain Morris W. White of Athens, Ala., Flight Surgeon of the Army’s 145th Combat Aviation Battalion, visits Bui Vinh, Bien Hoa Province, during Operation MEDCAP II. The US Army MEDCAP teams continually bring the modern medical treatment to the Vietnamese people that Viet Cong has promised but failed to provide.
MEDCAP at BUI Vinh (363-02712)
MEDCAPS at Bui Vinh – Captain Morris W. White of Athens, Ala. 145th Combat Aviation Battalion Flight Surgeon, visits Bui Vinh, Bien Hoa Province, during Operation MEDCAP II. The MEDCAP team, composed of US Army doctors and medics , continually bring modern medical treatment to the Vietnamese people.
Assault Helicopter (363-02713)
Huey “slicks” of the Army’s 48th Assault Helicopter Company prepare to land their troops, complete with protection masks, in a landing zone west of Phan Rang which had been saturated with CS a chemical riot control agent.
Checking Manifest (363-03393)
Lieutenant Commander Philip W. Koehler, USN, of the Navy Section, MAAG Vietnam, checks a manifest list with Lieutenant Nguyen Thanh Nhan of Vietnamese Naval Headquarters as the first shipment of Operation Handclasp gift clothing if off-loaded at Saigon. The clothing was collected by U.S. Navy men and their families in Hawaii and will be distributed by the Vietnamese Navy to villagers in the Ca Mau peninsula.
Ribbon Cutting (363-03394)
Col. Auten (right) cuts the ribbon for one of the renovated buildings as Col. Sang looks on. Lt. Col. Nguyen Coa Ky, commander of the 43rd transport group, Nha Trang Air Base and a guest at the ceremonies, is in the background
Alfred Hammes (363-03395)
“Come and get it”, MSgt. Alfred J. Hammes seems to be saying to a group of thirsty schoolchildren. Sgt. Hammes was instrumental in supervising off-duty construction work on the two buildings.
Classroom (363-03396)
Classes get under way in one of the spanking new classrooms as a pretty teacher goes over the day’s lesson
Blackboard (363-03397)
A young pupil practices her writing ability on one of the new blackboards while her teacher coaches her
Soda-pop (363-03398)
Bottoms up! Schoolchildren tip up their cooling soft drinks and thoroughly enjoy every mouthful
Children with Flags (363-03399)
Flag-waving Vietnamese children watch intently as the group of officers pass by
Greeting (363-03400)
Enthusiastically waving American and Vietnamese flags, schoolchildren of the Tan-Son School greet (from left) Lt. Col. Pham Ngoc Sang, Brigadier Gen. Rollen H. Anthis, Col. Frank C. Auten Jr. and Lt. Col. Vo Dinh, Deputy for Psychological Warfare, as they go to inspect the two new school buildings.
Classroom Before Renovation (363-03402)
Before – This is the way one of the classrooms looked before renovation work began, under the supervision of MSgt. Alfred J. Hammes
American Civilian Workers (363-03569)
Edwin D. Jones (second from left), Henry Hudson (second from right), American civilian workers, and Mr. Soong (right) are greeted by Major General Jonathon O. Seaman, commanding general 1st Infantry Division shortly after being freed from Viet Cong near Di An. The men were taken prisoner Monday and forced to march nearly eight miles before an ambush patrol from the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry trapped in the VC escort. A fourth civilian was killed by the VC.
Hospital/Camp
Group of Men (363-01028)
A group of men are sitting around a table with medical chair covers dawning the back of their seats.
Vietnamese Street (363-01036)
A couple stands off to the right and watches a group of Vietnamese children as they walk past.
Doctor Examines Baby (363-01037)
A doctor listens to a baby’s heartbeat as the baby’s mother looks on.
Doctor With Child (363-01039)
A solider listens to a young child’s heartbeat as adults watch from the background.
Nurse (363-01048)
A young Vietnamese person lays in a bed with their leg propped up as a nurse holds a baby in the background.
Woman Holding Packages (363-01050)
A woman is holding several boxes as she looks down on them, bicycles line a building wall in the background.
Men Playing Baseball (363-01052)
Two men appear to be playing a sport – one has his back to the camera and others are seen in the background.
Men Playing Baseball (363-01054)
A group of men are playing baseball – in the foreground one is swinging at a pitch.
Helicopter (363-01055)
Am Army helicopter has landed with some supplies laying to the helicopters right.
Two Women (363-01057)
One woman has her hands painted and plants them on another woman’s bottom as she smiles at the camera.
Men Playing Baseball (363-01063)
A group of men are sitting under a tent watching something off camera.
Helicopter (363-01076)
A group of soldier pose for a photo in front of helicopter. One has his head bowed and the other is writing something on the helicopter.
Men Building (363-01078)
A woman is speaking to two men who are building some kind of wooden structure.
Helicopter (363-01087)
Four soldiers pose next to sign – one has a small monkey on is shoulder and the other is trying to hold it.
Supplies and Equipment
Crates (363-00695)
Two men in uniform inspect a pile of crates in an empty lot. In the background are a fence and what may be part of a plane.
Motorcycles (363-00696)
A group of motorcycles parked beside a bus in a parking lot. Several dumpsters, buildings and palm trees can be seen in the background.
Motorcycles (363-00697)
Two uniformed men walk past a group of motorcycles parked beside a bus in a parking lot. Several dumpsters, buildings and palm trees can be seen in the background.
Crates (363-00701)
Two men in uniform inspect a pile of crates in an empty lot. In the background are a fence and what may be part of a plane.
Crates (363-00702)
Two men in uniform inspect a pile of crates in an empty lot. A fence stands in the background.
Crates (363-00703)
Two men in uniform walk away from a pile of crates in an empty lot. The right arm of a third man can be seen in the bottom left corner.
Crates (363-00704)
Two men in unform talk to two other men in a military jeep. Behind them stands a pile of crates in an empty lot.
Crates (363-00705)
Four men driving away from an empty lot in a military jeep, two of them standing up in truck bed. Behind them stands a pile of crates.
Crates (363-00707)
Two men in uniform inspect a pile of crates in an empty lot. Two other men approach from behind, and a military jeep can be seen in the top left corner.
Ai Lam – HK*
Men Weaving Baskets (363-00988)
Several men weaving baskets, near the background a soldier lends a hand.
Ca Mau
Soldiers (363-00872)
Soldier standing behind some metal objects with curious children standing beside him for the photo.
Soldier and Tiger (363-00873)
Soldiers is holding a chain attached to tiger as tiger lifts up paw as it looks at the camera. Another solider looking on.
Soldiers (363-00874)
Soldier looking at Vietnamese hats hanging from market vendor with other goods at his feet.
Soldiers (363-00875)
Soldier standing behind some metal objects with curious children standing beside him for the photo.
Vietnamese Street (363-00877)
Young Vietnamese girl poses for the camera on a street as others pass her by on their bikes in the street.
Children (363-00880)
Photo of a Vietnamese market place. Several young children are pictures up front.
Santa Claus and Vietnamese Children
Enclosed are color and black-and-white negatives of a Christmas party for Vietnamese orphans from an “orphanage without a name” given by American helicopter pilots and crew chiefs in Saigon.
The American GI’s took a day off from their fight against Communist Viet Cong guerrillas to entertain the orphans when they were half the world away from their own families.
Sincerely,
Bev Deepe, Saigon
Santa Claus (363-0395)
Original caption: “A man in a Santa Claus outfit visits a group of children. A row of U. S. Army soldiers stand among them.”
Boy with Soldier (363-0396)
Original caption: “A young Vietnamese boy with a box in his shorts pocket sits on the shoulders of a U. S. soldier. He holds a dinner plate in one hand.”
Santa Claus (363-0397)
Original caption: “A man in a Santa Claus outfit poses for a photo with two young Vietnamese children outside a helicopter.”
Santa Claus (363-0402)
Original caption: “A man in a Santa Claus outfit visits a group of children. A row of U. S. Army soldiers stand among them.”
Santa Claus (363-0403)
Original caption: “A man in a Santa Claus outfit visits a group of children. He holds one child on his lap. Behind him, a decorated Christmas tree stands in the corner.”
Vietnamese Girl (363-0404)
Original caption: “A young Vietnamese girl holds a toy car in one hand and reaches for another present with the other.”
Boy with Soldier (363-0405)
Original caption: “A young Vietnamese boy with a box in his shorts pocket sits on the shoulders of a U. S. soldier. He holds a dinner plate in one hand. Behind, another soldier carries another young boy on his shoulders.”
Vietnamese Boys (363-0406)
Original caption: “A row of young Vietnamese boys smiling and laughing. A U. S. Army soldier crouches among them.”
Santa Claus (363-0407)
Original caption: “A man in a Santa Claus outfit stands with a young Vietnamese girl on his hip. In the background, a group of men are taking videos and pictures.”
Vietnamese Boys (363-0408)
Original caption: “A row of young Vietnamese boys smiling and waving. A U. S. Army soldier crouches among them.”
Santa Claus (363-0410)
Original caption: “A man in a Santa Claus outfit poses for a photo with a young Vietnamese boy outside a helicopter.”
Vietnamese Boys (363-0411)
Original caption: “A row of young Vietnamese boys smiling and laughing. A U. S. Army soldier crouches among them.”
Vietnamese Boys (363-0412)
Original caption: “A row of young Vietnamese children with a a U. S. Army soldier. Behind, two other soldiers can be seen.”
Santa Claus (363-0413)
Original caption: “A man in a Santa Claus outfit stands with a young Vietnamese girl on his hip. Beside them stands another woman.”
Santa Claus (363-00665)
A man in a Santa Claus suit posing with a Vietnamese boy and a Vietnamese girl on his lap.
Santa Claus (363-00666)
A large group of children in a room with a decorated Christmas tree in one corner. Beside it, a man in a Santa Claus outfit has just given a young Vietnamese boy a toy airplane.
Santa Claus (363-00667
A large group of children in a room with a decorated Christmas tree in one corner. Beside it, a man in a Santa Claus outfit has just given a young Vietnamese boy a toy airplane.
Santa Claus (363-00671)
A man in a Santa Claus suit exits a helicopter. Two men in uniform approach him. Two other men can be seen in the background.
Santa Claus (363-00672)
A man in a Santa Claus suit posing with a Vietnamese boy and a Vietnamese girl on his lap. They sit at the edge of a helicopter. The pilot looks out of his window and smiles.
Santa Claus (363-00673)
“A man in a Santa Claus suit carries a bag of toys over one shoulder. He is followed by a crowd of children, soldiers, and people with cameras.” “Tall trees, many without limbs, line their path.”
Santa Claus (363-00674)
A man in a Santa Claus suit holding a young Vietnamese girl on his hip. They stand in front of a Christmas tree.
Santa Claus (363-00675)
A man in a Santa Claus suit holding a young Vietnamese girl on his hip and points to photographer. They stand in front of a Christmas tree.
Santa Claus (363-00676)
A man in a Santa Claus suit holding a young Vietnamese girl on his hip. They stand in front of a Christmas tree.
Santa Claus (363-00677)
“A man in a Santa Claus suit carries a bag of toys over one shoulder. He is followed by a crowd of children, soldiers, and people with cameras.” “Tall trees, many without limbs, line their path.”
Santa Claus (363-00678)
A man in a Santa Claus suit sitting in a helicopter holds a cloth to his face. The pilot and copilot of the helicopter can be seen over Santa’s shoulder.
Children (363-00679)
A group of young children laughing and waving. A soldier crouches among them, his hat over his face.
Santa Claus (363-00680)
A man in a Santa Claus suit holds a young Vietnamese girl on his hip and presents her with a gift. They stand in front of a Christmas tree.
Santa Claus (363-00681)
A man in a Santa Claus suit holds a young Vietnamese girl on his hip and presents her with a gift. They stand in front of a Christmas tree.
Santa Claus (363-00682)
A man in a Santa Claus suit holds a young Vietnamese girl on his hip and presents her with a gift. They stand in front of a Christmas tree.
Santa Claus (363-00683)
A man in a Santa Claus suit sitting in a helicopter holds a cloth to his face. The copilot of the helicopter and another soldier can be seen over Santa’s shoulder.
Vietnamese Boy with Soldier (363-00684)
A US Soldier stands in line with a young Vietnamese boy to get food.
Children (363-00686)
A young Vietnamese boy sitting in a wicker chair smiles as he eats a cupcake. Behind him, a soldier watches and smiles.
Children (363-00687)
Two young Vietnamese boys sitting in wicker chairs eating cupcakes. Behind them are a soldier and another young boy.
Santa Claus (363-00688)
A large group of children in a room with a decorated Christmas tree in one corner. Beside it, a man in a Santa Claus outfit picks up a young boy.
Santa Claus (363-00689)
A large group of children in a room with a decorated Christmas tree in one corner. Beside it, a man in a Santa Claus outfit picks up a young boy.
Santa Claus (363-00690)
A large group of children in a room with a decorated Christmas tree in one corner. Beside it, a man in a Santa Claus outfit has just given a young Vietnamese boy a toy airplane.
Santa Claus (363-00691)
A large group of children in a room with a decorated Christmas tree in one corner. Beside it, a man in a Santa Claus outfit bends to listen to the children.
Santa Claus (363-00692)
A man in a Santa Claus suit sitting in a helicopter stroking his fake beard. The pilot and copilot of the helicopter as well as a third soldier can be seen behind Santa.
Santa Claus (363-00693)
A man in a Santa Claus suit posing with a Vietnamese boy and a Vietnamese girl on his lap. They sit at the edge of a helicopter. The pilot looks out of his window and smiles.
Santa Claus (363-00694)
A man in a Santa Claus suit posing with a Vietnamese boy and a Vietnamese girl on his lap. They sit at the edge of a helicopter. The pilot looks out of his window.
Children (363-00698)
Two young Vietnamese boys wearing ballcaps glance at the camera. Two others, without hats, are looking away.
Santa Claus (363-00699)
A man in a Santa Claus suit posing with a smiling Vietnamese girl in front of a Christmas tree.
Life in Vietnam
City in Vietnam (363-00808)
An aerial view of the ground. The landscape is dotted with the roofs of buildings. Taken from beneath the wing of an airplane.
City in Vietnam (363-00809)
An aerial view of the ground. The landscape is dotted with the roofs of buildings. Taken from beneath the wing of an airplane.
Village in Vietnam (363-00810)
A deep trench winding through the dirt beside a fence. On the other side of the fence stand some military men. Some buildings stand in the background.
Village in Vietnam (363-00811)
A young Vietnamese man crouches before a makeshift table, using chopsticks to eat from one of many bowls. In the background, a shirtless man sits on a ledge, near two other men.
Above Vietnam (363-00812)
An aerial view of the ground, a patchwork of fields and trees. Many fields appear to be flooded.
Above Vietnam (363-00813)
An aerial view of the ground, a patchwork of fields and trees. Many fields appear to be flooded. Above the horizon fly a line of helicopters.
Boating (363-00818)
Three men on a fishing boat with a cover and supplies. Photo taken from another boat.
Boating (363-00819)
A man sitting at one end of an empty boat. A densely vegetated shoreline can be seen behind him. Photo taken from another boat.
Boating (363-00821)
A man driving a long, covered boat along the shoreline. Photo taken from another boat.
Children (363-02523)
Two children are photographed on what appears to be a street. One child is giving a piggy back ride to the younger child, men are seen in the background entering a building titles “Bo Chi Huy”
River Photo (363-02524)
A landscape shot from down river. There are villagers seen on either side as are the villagers huts. The river stretches on in the distance.
Child in Street (363-02526)
A young Vietnamese child is seen squatting in the street. There are guns leaning against the walls of the building in the background as well as what appears to be soldiers or military personnel.
Villagers on Boat (363-02527)
A villager is seen with younger children either boarding or departing on a boat. A child of to the left side looks at the camera as the shot is photographed.
Trio of Children (363-02528)
A trio of children are photographed in front of some building. There is a fourth child peering through the trio, they appear to be hanging on one of the trio’s back.
Empty Boat (363-02529)
A empty boat is seen in the foreground, as there are Vietnamese people in the background walking over a bridge, with Vietnamese advertisements adorning the buildings in the background.
Boat Approaching Dock (363-02530)
Villagers in a boat appear to be departing the boat to the awaiting children on the dock.
River Photo (363-02531)
A photo of what appears to be a boat floating down the river. There are villagers and village huts on either bank of the river/side of the photograph. The river extends in the background.
Celebration (363-02532)
A photo of Vietnamese people that appear to be celebrating comething. Decorations are hanging from the ceiling and walls above the crowd of villagers.
Boat Approaching Dock (363-02533)
A Vietnamese boat approaches a dock or landing. A woman holding a child holds the boat steady, as the remaining people on the boat prepare to dock the boat. Children are seen looking on from the dock.
Young Child (363-02534)
A young Vietnamese child is standing in the street, they are barefoot and holding something up towards their mouth. They are looking directly at the camera as the photo is taken.
Vietnamese Children (363-02535)
Several Vietnamese children are photographed over what appears to be another boys’ shoulder.
Villagers in Standing Water (363-02536)
Villager men are seen standing in some form of standing water. Some men appear to be holding handfuls of wet earth as they stand in the water, near the banks.
Bird Fighting (363-02537)
A crowd of Vietnamese people are crowded around what appears to be fighting birds. The birds are being ushered into the center with fabric sheets held by men, as the crowd looks on into the activity.
Bank Enforcement (363-02538)
A group of Vietnamese Men appear to be building up some bank wall, with wet earth. A little boy looks on from the top of the embankment as the men build it up.
Bank Enforcement (363-02539)
A group of Vietnamese men appear to be building up some bank wall, with wet earth. There are men to the right that are walking through standing water as the bank is being build/reinforced on the left side.
Villagers Walking (363-02545)
A line of Vietnamese Villagers are walking along a path with backpacks and many supplies carrying on their person. The photo is taken from a perspective slightly below them.
Fence (363-02546)
A long shot of a fence is taken. There are some men near the center of the photo that are looking at the fence.
New House (363-02726)
Pleiku, South Vietnam – New House being built by Montagnards and Vietnamese in a refugee village five miles South of Pleiku, with materials furnished by the United States Aid Mission. The new house will replace the old dwelling, in the background. This is the first project in which there two ethnic groups have worked together.
Using New Bridge (363-02729)
Residents of An Xuan Hamlet promenade across their new bridge after the bridge was turned over to the people by the 18th MP Brigade and 20th Engineering Brigade, the joint sponsors.
Vietnamese Orphans (363-02730)
Vietnamese Orphans receive congratulations from Lieutenant Colonel Paul C. Smithey, commander of the 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion, on the dedication of the Tu Tam Orphanage at Pleiku recently. The orphanage is sponsored by the men of the 52nd.
Vietnamese Woman (363-03020)
A Vietnamese woman is walking through a tiled hall, some other person is laying on the floor
Villagers on Dock (363-03426)
Some villagers are standing on a dock with some baskets, one villager is sitting in the boat
Young Boy (363-03427)
A young boy is standing in front of some housing as his photo is taken, a dog is seen behind him
Villager (363-03435)
A villager is pictured standing behind a Jeep, other villagers are seen in the background
Shop (363-03442)
The outside of shop/store is seen, through one of the entries two women are shopping
Sifting (363-03446)
A villager is sifting through some full baskets on a dock/bridge surrounded by other baskets
Pagoda
Pagoda (363-00709)
Men walking down a crowded alley. A hose lays in the street behind them. To their left rises a tall building.
Pagoda (363-00710)
Men in uniform standing in a crowded alley. A hose lays in the street behind them. To the left rises a tall building. To the right is a parked car.
Pagoda (363-00711)
Men in uniform standing in a crowded alley. A hose lays in the street behind them. To the left rises a tall building. To the right is a parked car.
Pagoda (363-00712)
Men in uniform standing in a crowded alley. A hose lays in the street behind them. To the left rises a tall building. To the right is a parked car.
Pagoda (363-00713)
A ring of Vietnamese villagers, mostly children, in Western clothes like overalls and cowboy hats. A young girl in a white dress and a large hat waves at the camera.
Pagoda (363-00714)
A ring of Vietnamese villagers, mostly children, in Western clothes like overalls and cowboy hats.
Pagoda (363-00715)
A ring of Vietnamese villagers, mostly children, in Western clothes like overalls and cowboy hats.
Pagoda (363-00716)
Four young Vietnamese men walking away from a ring of villagers. The villagers are mostly clad in Western clothes, like overalls and cowboy hats. A man with an umbrella walks around the edge of the ring.
Pagoda (363-00717)
A crowd outside a large building standing in a dusty lot. A woman holding a parasol glances at photographer.
Pagoda (363-00718)
A crowd outside a large building standing in a dusty lot. A woman holding and the man beside her talk with someone wearing a turban.
Pagoda (363-00719)
A group of young girls are playing a game. One young girl is blindfolded while others look on, smiling.
Pagoda (363-00720)
A group of boys of varying age stand or sit in a circle. One boy stands in the middle of the group. The boys in the foreground are blurred; one has turned back to smile at the camera.
Pagoda (363-00721)
A group of boys of varying age stand or sit in a circle and smile at the camera. Behind them, several adults look on.
Pagoda (363-00722)
A group of boys of varying age stand or sit in a circle and smile at the camera. The boys in the foreground are blurred.
Pagoda (363-00723)
A crowd outside a large building standing in a dusty lot. In the foreground stands two young Vietnamese men in uniform. One holds a staff.
Pagoda (363-00726)
A crowd outside a large building standing or sitting in a ring in a dusty lot. In the center of the ring, two young boys dance wearing burlap over their faces. An adult follows them with a small white stick.
Pagoda (363-00727)
A group of young girls sitting in a circle. A woman wearing a white dress and coolie hat stands in the middle of the circle. Tents and booths have been pitched behind them.
Pagoda (363-00728)
A group of young girls sitting in a circle. A woman wearing a white dress and coolie hat stands in the middle of the circle. Tents and booths have been pitched behind them.
Pagoda (363-00729)
A group of young girls sitting in a circle. A woman wearing a white dress and coolie hat stands in the middle of the circle. Tents and booths have been pitched behind them.
Pagoda (363-00730)
A crowd of people standing or sitting in a circle. Many wear overalls and hats. Behind them stand several tents with flags and signs.
Pagoda (363-00731)
A crowd of people standing or sitting in a circle. Many wear overalls and hats. Behind them stand several tents with flags and signs.
Pagoda (363-00732)
A crowd of people standing or sitting in a circle. Many wear overalls and hats. Behind them stand several tents with flags and signs. In the foreground, a boy beside a girl in white glances at the camera.
Pagoda (363-00733)
A group of young boys sit in a circle on the ground. Behind them several yards away sit a group of young girls in another circle.
Pagoda (363-00734)
A crowd of people standing or sitting in a circle. Many wear overalls and hats. Behind them stand several tents with flags and signs.
Pagoda (363-00735)
A crowd of people standing or sitting in a circle. Many wear overalls and hats. Behind them stand several tents with flags and signs.
Pagoda (363-00736)
A crowd of people standing or sitting in a circle. Many wear overalls and hats. Behind them stand several tents with flags and signs.
Pagoda (363-00738)
A group of young boys sit in a circle on the ground. In the center of the circle, one of the boys is dancing. A few boys turn around to smile at the camera.
Pagoda (363-00739)
A young boy pauses to get his picture taken. Behind him, a group of young boys sit in a circle. The boy in the center of the circle is blindfolded.
Pagoda (363-00740)
A group of young boys sit in a circle on the ground. Behind them, several adults look on.
Fishermen
Man with Bowl (363-01116)
A Vietnamese ma is sitting behind a bowl of crabs? A boat is seen in the background.
Vietnamese People with Netting (363-01117)
Several Vietnamese people are seen standing on a beach holding netting material.
Vietnamese People with Netting (363-01118)
A veitnamese man is holding netting another man is standing in the background and hanging netting on wooden stakes in the sand.
Vietnamese People with Netting (363-01122)
A Vietnamese person is carrying netting as they walk toward the camera – others seen in the background.
Vietnamese People with Netting (363-01133)
A woman holds netting as she walks down a path lined with it.
Khanh
Khanh Holding Cage (363-02784)
Khanh appears to be holding some kind of animal in a small cage, other look on the background.
Khanh With Cage (363-02785)
Khanh appears to be looking at some kind of animal placed inside a cage, he appears to be grabbing the cage to hold.
Khanh at Funeral (363-02786)
Khanh attending a funeral. He is holding burning candles above his head.
Cabinet Members (363-02790)
Portraits of the cabinet members of the Republic of Vietnam under Diem. Members include Buig Gens Tran Thien Khiem and Nguyen Khanh.
Martial Arts/Fight School
Martial Arts Uniforms (363-02967)
Seven people pose for a photograph, four of them are wearing martial arts uniforms
Martial Arts Uniforms (363-02968)
Seven people pose for a photograph, four of them are wearing martial arts uniforms
Martial Arts (363-02977)
Two men are sparing, one is holding a rifle as the other is thrown to the ground
Martial Arts (363-02981)
A man breaks several bricks with his head as another man watches from the background
Martial Arts (363-02982)
A man breaks several bricks with his hand as another man watches from the background
Martial Arts (363-02983)
A man is about to break several bricks with is hand as another person watches from the background
Dalat Military Graduation
Soldiers (363-01014)
A group of soldiers kneel as officers/commanders pass through the middle of the group.
Soldiers (363-01018)
Soldiers have their hats off kneeling in formation as an officer stands in the background.
Monks
Protesting Buddhists (363-03083)
A photograph of several protesting Buddhists, one in the background is speaking into a microphone
BMT – IUS
Group Around Chalkboard (363-01145)
A group of people are sitting about a chalkboard as the person on the left appears to explain it.
Man Examines a Field for Planting (363-01149)
A man appears to be readying a field for planting as he cover rows with some covering.
Soviet Equipment
Soviet Weapon (363-02758)
Soviet 37mm anti-aircraft weapon. This captured weapon was designed in 1939 and probably manufactured around 1945. It is effective against aircraft to a maximum altitude of 19,000 feet and is manned by a crew of five.
Soviet Weapon (363-02759)
Soviet 37mm anti-aircraft weapon. This captured weapon was designed in 1939 and probably manufactured around 1945. It is effective against aircraft to a maximum altitude of 19,000 feet and is manned by a crew of five.
Soviet Ammunition (363-02760)
Ammunition of Soviet 76mm Guns. This Soviet 76mm ammunition can be fired from the Soviet 76mm M1942 Field gun or from the 76mm Tank Gun mounted on teh Soviet PT-76 Amphibious Tank. The photograph shows two rounds, One HE and the other APHC-T (Armor Piercing High Explosive-Tracer).
Soviet Machine Gun (363-02761)
Soviet SGM-T 7.62mm Machine Gun. This weapon is a modification of the standard Soviet SGM7-.62mm machine gun. The SGM-T has a cyclic rate of 600 to 700 rounds per minute with a muzzle velocity of 800 meters per second. The SgM-T is equipped with a solenoid so that the gun can be fired electrically. This weapon was mounted co-axially with the main gun on the Soviet PT-76 Tank. The photograph shows the solenoid and electrical connection on the SGM-T.
Infrared Periscopes (363-02762)
Soviet Infrared Periscopes from PT-76 Tank. This device allows the tank to operate and fire its armament during hours of the darkness with ease. The photograph shows the eyepiece on the periscope.
Soviet Ammunition (363-02763)
Soviet 23mm HEI-T ammunition for ZU-23 Antiaircraft gun. The ZU-23 is a light, automatic antiaircraft weapon with twin barrels. The ZU-23 is a replacement for the older series of light automatic antiaircraft weapons like the ZPU series of 14.5 machine guns. The photograph shows a round and the container it is packed in.
Soviet Ammunition (363-02764)
Soviet 37mm M1939 antiaircraft ammunition. The Soviet 37mm AA Gun Fires a 1.6 pound projectile to a maximum AA range of 20,000 feet. The gun uses an optional fire control, manual tracking and elevation, and closely resembles the U.S. 40mm AA Gun of WWII vintage. The projectile is equipped with a point detonating, contact type fuse with a self-destruct element. There is no capability for regulating the height of the burst. This photograph shows a clip holding five rounds.
Soviet Ammunition (363-02765)
Ammunition for the Soviet 122mm Feild Gun. Projectiles and cartridge cases were in the original Soviet packing crates. The Soviet 122mm Field Gun is a light, mobile field fun weighing approximately 18,000 pounds. It is normally towed by a medium tracked artillery tractor. This weapon has a maximum range of approximately 22,000 meters (14 miles). The photograph shows two rounds, on HE and other APHE-T.
Soviet Ammunition (363-02766)
Ammunition for the Soviet 122mm Field Gun. Projectiles and cartridge cases were in the original Soviet packing crates. The Soviet 122mm Field Gun is a light, mobile field gun weighing approximately 18,000 pounds. It is normally towed by a medium tracked artillery tractor. This weapon has a maximum range of approximately 22,000 meters (14 miles) The photograph shows two rounds, one HE and the other APHE-T.
Soviet Anti-Aircraft Weapon (363-02767)
Soviet 37mm anti-aircraft weapon. This captured weapon was designed in 1939 and probably manufactured around 1945. It is effective against aircraft to a maximum altitude of 19,000 feet and is manned by a crew of five.
Soviet Mine Detector (363-02768)
This detector is a newly developed portable, lightweight instrument with transistorized circuitry. It uses standard “D” type dry cell batteries as a power source and is more efficient than the Chinese copies previously captured from the enemy. The photograph shows component parts o the detector.
Dogs
Dogs (363-01124)
A Vietnamese solider appears to be training a dog as another person stands in a bite suit behind them.
Dogs (363-01127)
A dog appears to be removed from biting the bite suit’s arm as the person in the bite suit looks on.
Dogs (363-01138)
A dog is lead away by his handler from a man standing in a bite suit in the background.
Sarge (363-02727)
He hasn’t got a heart of gold, but never let it be said that Sarge doesn’t have a golden smile. Sarge, a four year-old sentry dog, was plagued by a fractured tooth which had become abscessed. Several members of the 981st MP Company (Sentry Dog) and the 764th Veterinarian Detachment came upon the idea of giving Sarge a gold tooth. CPT Charles W. Norwood, a dentist from the 518th Medical Detachment in An Khe, was called in for the operation on Sarge. He pulled the diseased tooth and securely fitted the dog with gold canine tooth. The result is a four legged, snapping, snarling, golden smiling Sarge, who boasts of this command unit every time he opens his mouth- embedded in the gold tooth is a detailed green and gold replica of the 18th Military Police Brigade insignia.
Miscellaneous Photos
Woman (363-0367)
Original caption: “A woman posing for a portrait in a garden. A man with a camera smiles from the background.”
Woman (363-0368)
Original caption: “A woman posing for a portrait in a garden. A second woman stands in the foreground.”
Family Posing for Portrait (363-0369)
Original caption: “A family posing for a portrait outside a building.”
Family Posing for Portrait (363-0370)
Original caption: “A family posing for a portrait outside a building.”
Bikes (363-0372)
Original caption; “Rows of bikes and mopeds parked outside. Two men stand in the foreground.”
Teachers/Instructors (363-0375)
Original caption: “A table of teachers at the front of a lecture hall. Several signs hang on the back wall.”
Teachers/Instructors (363-0376)
Original caption: “A table of teachers at the front of a lecture hall. Several signs hang on the back wall.”
Crowd (363-0378)
Original caption: “A man holding the south Vietnamese flag addresses a crowd of people sitting in a street. Two large banners stretch overhead.”
Crowd (363-0379)
Original caption: “A crowd of people sitting in a street. Two large banners stretch overhead. In the foreground stands a young woman with a man holding a megaphone. Every face looks confusedly at something behind the photographer.”
Crowd on Riverbank (363-0380)
Original caption: “A large crowd standing on the opposite bank of a river, holding up a banner. They stand in front of a white, modern-looking building.”
Crowd on Riverbank (363-0381)
Original caption: “A large crowd standing on the opposite bank of a river, holding up a banner. They stand in front of a white, modern-looking building.”
Vietnamese Street (363-0383)
Original caption: “A street in a Vietnamese city. Photo taken from an upper-story room.”
Crowd with Parasols (363-0384)
Original Caption: “A large crowd sitting on the ground. A group of women sit in the foreground with parasols and hats. Their banner lies near their feet. In the background, a group of men also sit.”
Plaza (363-0386)
Original caption: “A group of uniformed men stand at the open gate of a plaza to address the enormous group of people gathered outside. They hold several banners.”
Plaza (363-0387)
Original caption: “A group of uniformed men stand at the open gate of a plaza to address the enormous group of people gathered outside. They hold several banners.”
Crowd (363-0388)
Original caption: “A large crowd sitting in the street. A man holding a megaphone addresses them. A banner and the south Vietnamese flag can be seen.”
Crowd (363-0389)
Original caption: “A large crowd sitting on the ground. A group of women sit in the foreground with parisols and hats. Their banner lies near their feet. In the background, a group of men also sit.”
Man in Plaza (363-0390)
Original caption: “A man standing in a nearly vacant plaza. Near him, a second man sits on a curb. A crowd of people has gathered on the other side of the gate.”
Crowd (363-0391)
Original caption: “A crowd of people walking through a street, holding banners. Photo taken from within the crowd.”
Crowd (363-0392)
Original caption: “A crowd of people walking through a street, holding banners. Two young women pause and smile at camera. Photo taken from within the crowd.”
Crowd (363-0393)
Original caption: “A crowd of people walking through a street, holding banners. Photo taken from within the crowd.”
Crowd (363-0394)
Original caption: “A crowd of people walking through a street, holding banners. Photo taken from within the crowd.”
Woman in White (363-0398)
Original caption: “A woman in white adjusts the sleeve of the woman in front of her.”
Woman in White with Child (363-0399)
Original caption: “A woman in white holds a young Vietnamese child in her arms.”
Women in White with Child (363-0400)
Original caption: “A woman in white holds a young Vietnamese child in her arms. the child is smiling.”
Vietnamese Street (363-0401)
Original caption: “A street in a Vietnamese city. Photo taken from an upper-story room.”
People on Platforms (363-0469)
Original caption: “A row of people sitting on an elevated platform. The ground beneath them is covered by blankets with tribal patterns.”
People on Platforms (363-0470)
Original caption: “A row of people sitting on an elevated platform. The ground beneath them is covered by blankets with tribal patterns.”
Leeland and Woman in White (363-0471)
Original caption: “A U. S. Army ranger (Leeland) and a woman in white. Behind them are men in suits and also an airplane.”
Woman in White (363-0472)
Original caption: “Two U. S. Army rangers greet a woman in white. Behind them is an airplane.”
Woman in White (363-0473)
Original caption: “A woman in white is escorted through a crowd of reporters. Behind them is an airplane.”
Reporter (363-0475)
Original caption: “A group of reporters in the street. In the foreground, a man in a suit listens respectfully while a woman in white addresses the crowd.”
People on Platforms (363-0476)
Original caption: “A row of people sitting on an elevated platform. Officers and reporters stand nearby.”
Children (363-0477)
Original caption: “A group of Vietnamese boys ranging in age outside a building.”
Crowd (363-0478)
Original caption: “Two large crowds line a wide, dirt road. Poles flying the South Vietnamese flag are posted behind them. A square archway stands farther down the road.”
People on Platforms (363-0479)
Original caption: “A group of people sitting on an elevated platform. In the bottom right corner, two men are speaking privately.”
Boys in the Street (363-0480)
Original caption: “A group of boys walking two-by-two or three-by-three. Beside them stands a white building flying South Vietnamese flags. A banner stretches over the entrance. In the bottom right, an officer in white approaches the building.”
Vietnamese Woman (363-0636)
Original caption: “A young Vietnamese woman stands beside a row of tropical trees outside a building. The woman’s left hand is bandaged.”
Vietnamese Street (363-01024)
A crowd gathers around an alter of some kind in an entrance, children’s photo taken in the foreground.
Aerial Photo – A6A’s (363-02409)
A6A’s Returning from bombing mission over North Vietnam. The Squadron in which the A6As are from is VA-85 which is deployed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk.
Aerial Photo – Two F4B’s (363-02410)
Two F4B’s of Squadron VF-114 Head Towards North Vietnam were they will drop their load of bombs on their targets. The Squadron is deployed aboard the USS Kitty Hawk.
Man with Leis (363-03515)
A man seated is wearing a leis as he is surrounded by many other military members/officers
Man with Leis (363-03516)
A man seated is wearing a leis as he is surrounded by many other military members/officers