Last additions - Gary Dean Springer
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GDS-97.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BEnroute to 510B.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-96.JPGEnrouteThe hills of Kontum enroute from 503A to 510A.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-95.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BA look inside the Chinook enroute to the CA. The diamond-shaped padding behind the pilot reminds you that you were riding in a CH-47.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-93.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BEvidence of artillery and air strikes prior to a Combat Assault insertion. The code name for the prepping was a "Battle King".Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-94.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BA look down the side of the Chinook on the way to LZ 510B.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-92.JPGFiring ChartFDO Lt Kermit DeVaughn looks up from his firing chart. Note the RDP fan and map pins. According to my diary, Lt DeVaughn was credited with convincing the BnCO, LtCol Holbrook, to try out the concept of two CONEX containers welded together to form a combat-ready Fire Direction Center (FDC).Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-91.JPGGun positionSetting up the howitzer position. LZ 503A.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-90.JPGChinook downdraftOf course, there is a "price to pay" for the Chinook' services. Those powerful blades will collapse any tent around. Sp4 James Louk, FDC, is smiling at the same time he is pissed.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-89.JPGChinookUp, up and away. Chinook removes spent casings.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-88.JPGChinookLoad is hooked and ready to move.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-87.JPGFamiliar SceneChinook pilots always had to bring the "bird" down to ground level.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-86.JPGChinook enrouteGet ready...it's incoming.Jun 22, 2008
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