Most viewed - J Fred Oliver
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JFO-53.JPGSubtle warning111 viewsHuman skull posted on a spike. It reads, "Wildcat NVA Killers".
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JFO-64.JPGMontagnard Visitor111 viewsMontagnards were our mountain-dwelling friends.
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JFO-69.JPGDaily sight111 viewsA line of Hueys (inside the rectangle) crossing the skies in the Central Highlands. Roads and highways were scarce.
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JFO-4.JPG110 viewsFred stands next to a recoilless rifle. What a "bad boy" that weapon was! Nomenclature was the M40 recoilless rifle.
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JFO-75.JPGMotor Pool110 viewsLooks like I found the combat motor pool. Looking at this, you can appreciate how much "stuff" we left behind.
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JFO-73.JPGImportant conference110 viewsPutting their heads together on the next mission. Note the radio nearby.
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JFO-9.JPGGuard Duty109 viewsWell, he doesn't say much, but he doesn't fall asleep, either.
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JFO-22.JPGLife in the field108 viewsTaking a swig from the canteen.
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JFO-60.JPGPalm Trees and Plantations108 viewsTroops take a break just outside the jungle canopy. Palm trees in the rear.
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JFO-1.JPGFantastic shot!107 viewsAmazing! This photo captures, almost magically, the powerful dust storm created by a Chinook when hovering over dry ground and picking up a heavy load, such as one of our 105mm howitzers. An almost depleted blivet can be seen just outside the huge dust storm.
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JFO-6.JPGTwin Duster107 viewsThe M42 Twin Duster: twin mounted 40mm anti-aircraft guns used for defensive purposes in Nam. They were stored at Ft Bliss, El Paso, TX after WWII in heavy cosmoline. The brass found a use for them, re-mobilized them and sent them over. For a little more background, refer to the War Story link and click on "Wanna Cushy Job?".
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JFO-35.JPGThe old razor107 viewsLook sharp, feel sharp, be sharp. Compliments of Gillette.
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