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JCook-105.JPGWhy we called them "Shit-Hooks"119 viewsA CH-47 was called a "Chinook". They were powerful utility helicopters. A cloud of dust and a heigh-ho Silver...away....away...away with everything that wasn't tied down. Don't mess with a Chinook; you can't win. The downdraft of the blades has to be seen to appreciate the power. It was not uncommon to run away when you saw a Chinook coming in.
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JCook96.JPGFlags Flying118 viewsThe U S flag and the Republic of Korea flags.
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JCook-114.JPGElephant Grass118 viewsThe elephant grass made fields of fire difficult.
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JCook-113.JPGConvoy Lead vehicle118 viewsNote reads: "Road March. First tiem since May 11 (1966) when Operation Paul Revere started."
I'm driving the lead vehicle as Capt Osborne, BC, climbs aboard. A dozer leads the way for us.
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JCook77.JPG"Willy" Wilams117 viewsPFC Richard A. (Willy) Willams standing outside the ten in the elephant grass.
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JCook83.JPGLZ 29A116 viewsThis area was known as "LZ 29A". Here is the #5 Gun Section in the tall elephant grass.
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JCook-108.JPGWar Zone humor112 viewsThe sign reads: "The Bombproof Hilton". Underneath it reads "Conveniently located..." before the print fades.
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JCook-116.JPGStanding by112 viewsThe trails are closed; tools packed...waiting for liftoff to another LZ.
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JCook-117.JPGIllumination at night110 viewsFiring 105mm illumination rounds.
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