The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Most viewed - Michael P. Kurtgis
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MK128.jpgNew Bird107 viewsMy new OH-3 attack helicopter...the "Loach". I had an OH-3 assigned to me for four hours a day. I flew with the "Cider FACs" on my own time when the "Loach" was not available.
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MK131.jpgGot it together107 viewsIn the groove and doing my thing as the AO at Firebase Oasis, March, 1969.
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MK204.jpgThunder from above107 viewsA world of hurt falling down on "Charlie".
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MK205.jpgThunder from above107 viewsThe Redleg Artillery was feared by the NVA and Charlie alike.
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MK212.jpgDay & Night107 viewsFiring days and nights.
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MK219.jpgCobra Attacks107 viewsThe best aerial platform for ground support.
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MK273.jpgGetting "short"107 viewsIt is now "sixty days and a wake-up". Everyone in Vietnam knew the exact date of their DEROS.
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MK124.jpgDual skills106 viewsNow that's a great pilot...flying and taking pictures at the same time. Didn't even know he took the picture.
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MK129.jpgNew York, New York106 viewsOne proud New Yorker...Lt John Cashin. He brought his state flag with him.
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MK217.jpgSet Up106 viewsThe "Loach" scout serving as bait with the Cobra gunship high above waiting to drop some "shit" on the dinks.
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MK137.jpgGas mission105 viewsDropping CS
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MK138.jpgFollowed by....105 viewsNext came the arty...."Shot Out"
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