The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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File_5-3.JPGCombat Taxi125 viewsEveryone got used to ducking under the rotors. This is the "palm grove" location where we stayed for a few days.

This is where Col Simko was killed when the pilot clipped a palm tree, lost his tail rotor and spun out of control, crashing to the ground.
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File_6-2.JPGOutdoor facilities125 viewsWorks for me. Note carefully: I learned to hold the mirror between my knees.
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File_8-3.JPGBreak time125 viewsTaking time to smell the jungle.
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File_8-4.JPGAir Taxi125 views{UNKs in chopper} We moved around a lot.
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File_5-4.JPGThe Palm Grove124 viewsLoading up for another Combat Assault.
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AK-17.JPGGoing Home124 viewsA Lieutenant from California waiting for his ride home.
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File_2-4.JPGCombat Taxi123 viewsAnother ride into the Boonies. Getting extracted to another mission.
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File_3-4.JPGTenement Tent123 viewsDon't think you'll find this method of tent erection in a Field Manual. That's our medic, "Doc" Brown, behind this shelter.
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File_5-5.JPGThe Palm Grove123 viewsAnother job to do.
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File_4-4.JPGRough Terrain122 viewsCanopy and boulders...nice combination. More of the same...slow going here.
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