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ReelTapeRcdr.JPGTape DiaryLt Dauphin shows off his 3" reel-to-reel GE tape recorder used to correspond with family in the States. Operated on four "D" Cells (BA-30s) and still works even today. To my everlasting regret, it arrived the morning after the long firefight to take command of the Duc Pho area. Lt Don Keith and I were on the radio with fire missions for 48 hours continuous.Apr 16, 2008
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OnTheBeach4.JPGNavy Ship 2Same shot taken behind the concertina wire.Apr 16, 2008
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OnTheBeach2.JPGNavy ShipA Navy supply ship unloads at the South China Sea.
Note the CONEX container in the center of the photo. Two of these units welded together formed the highly mobile FDCs for the artillery units.Apr 16, 2008
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OnTheBeach3.JPGSandy BeachAn appealing look at the beach of the South China Sea.Apr 16, 2008
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OnTheBeach.JPGShipA ship just offshore the beach of the South China Sea.Apr 16, 2008
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Montezuma-Aerial.JPGAirstripAerial view of LZ Montezuma - FSB Bronco at Duc Pho. Was 3rd Brigade, 25th Inf Div HQ until August, 1967.Apr 16, 2008
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English2.JPGPanoramic ViewA wide-shot view of the palm trees, lowlands and mountains from LZ English.Apr 16, 2008
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FFE.jpgFiring for EffectAll six guns of the battery firing together. Likely done at the end of a daily registration to verify the pattern of the impact area and single out any short or long shooters.Apr 16, 2008
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Crane-water.JPGSkycrane DeliversA chore usually performed by a CH-47 Chinook, here you see a Sikorsky SkyCrane delivering a water trailer to an LZ.Apr 16, 2008
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English.JPGPalm TreesA contrast of palm trees and the hills in the background near LZ English.
Bong Son was the site of LZ English.Apr 16, 2008
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DY-1.jpgArmed & DangerousReady for duty. Notice that I got rid of those khaki trousers and short-sleeve shirts.Apr 09, 2008
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YatesUplift.jpgWar Zone?Combination of blue skies and mountain range make for a pretty setting at LZ English (Bong Son).Apr 09, 2008
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