MK217.jpgSet Up142 viewsThe "Loach" scout serving as bait with the Cobra gunship high above waiting to drop some "shit" on the dinks.
MK220.jpgReturning142 viewsBringing home a trophy.
MK266.jpgRecovery mission142 viewsGoing on a recovery mission with some combat engineers.
MK113.jpgChristmastime141 viewsChristmas Care packages arrive...including cards and a lighted Christmas tree.
MK128.jpgNew Bird141 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.
MK199.jpgBack to Work141 viewsBack to work in the "Loach" with the Cider FACs.
MK205.jpgThunder from above141 viewsThe Redleg Artillery was feared by the NVA and Charlie alike.
MK257.jpgOn the job141 viewsJust some of my handiwork, everything form close support of troops in contact to Intel targets and targets of opportunity, and as always, registrations.
MK270.jpgStanding by141 viewsReady room at 3rd Brigade Infantry TOC waiting for a unit to make “contact” with NVA. Firefights were known as "contacts" throughout the Vietnam war zone.
MK219.jpgCobra Attacks139 viewsThe best aerial platform for ground support.
MK136.jpgGas mission138 viewsHeading out on a mission using tear gas and choking agents.
MK138.jpgFollowed by....138 viewsNext came the arty...."Shot Out"
