Inside_CONEX.jpgFDC inside CONEX containers239 viewsBest idea in Nam: using CONEX containers as Fire Direction Centers: airmobile and immediate on-station use of artillery. Red circle on map shows range limits of 105mm howitzers. The chart with the RDP was the firing chart and the chart to the left (not shown) was the "check chart". The binders contained records of each mission.
Regis.JPGDaily Task239 viewsEach battery was required to register every day.
The_Dump_Fire.JPG238 views
Slide37.jpg105mm Ammo237 viewsComponents of a 105 round on display. Note the 360-degree capability of the trails. Most of the ammo crates were marked "1944".
Hi-way_19.JPG237 views
Inside_CH-47.JPG237 views
Highway_19.jpgThe infamous Highway 19236 viewsThe infamous Hwy 19 going thru the Mang Yang Pass. The road ran from An Khe to Qui Nhon. Most everyone has a "war story" concerning event(s) on Hwy 19.
Geter.jpgThe Final Days at Tam Ky234 views(UNK Cannoneer), Sgt Artie Geter (at right) - Section Chief for the base piece, A/2/9, October, 1967. Sgt Geter was an expert artilleryman...on time and on target!
It was time to say goodbye to my best Section Chief.
Posn.JPGScenic view234 viewsOn location at LZ OD
TamKyClouds2.jpgThe Final Days234 viewsWorking above the clouds...hard to believe.
CopterInside.jpgHelo Pilot's View234 viewsThe controls of the helo as the pilot and co-pilot sees them. Note that side panels were added to the pilot's seats to protect against enemy fire.
Tiger_Tracks.JPGTiger in the jungle234 viewsA reminder that Vietnam was a jungle---fresh tiger tracks. These tracks were sighted by a patrol going up the Mang Yang peak. Highway 19, RVN
