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Collimnator.jpgCollimnator replaces Aiming Stakes250 views"High Tech" arrives in Vietnam. The brand new tool called a "collimnator" provides a gunner with a superior tool replacing the red & white banded aiming stakes. Only problem was that Ft Sill hadn't counted on the 110% humidity and the sight glasses fogging up. Stakes were still needed. Also, protective boxes had to be constructed.
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Inside_Conex2.JPGA Peek Outside250 viewsOne of the "windows" cut out of the CONEX-FDC provides an excellent view of the rice paddies leading to LZ Montezuma. Note the decorative light fixtures used in the FDC. The wooden window casing doesn't quite match the welder's cut, but it was close enough.
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ARVN_camp.jpgThe ARVN / CIDG Compound250 viewsLocated on a hill mass on Hwy 19 in the vicinity of the infamous Mang Giang Pass, this was a radio relay station inhabited by civilians and their families. This compound was a source of constant aggravation.
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2008Reunion-29.jpgGoodbye!250 viewsA view of the host hotel, the St. Louis Millennium on early Sunday morning, July 27th as members and guests prepare to depart for home.
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Landing.JPGScenic view249 viewsOn location at LZ OD.
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My_GTO.jpgGot me one too!249 viewsWhen I got home, I indeed traded in my Ford XL convertible for a new GTO.
Here I am with my GTO convertible. It was loaded with everything I could put on the form! I often said that dreaming of owning that car is a lot of what made me want to survive!
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SG-15.JPGLZ Mile High249 viewsWe moved to LZ Mile High. That is LZ Incoming in the background---the bald spot on the hill. The "Daisy Cutter" bomb that cleared this site left us some serious challenges to make a home! Would have killed for a chain saw.
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CopterInside.jpgHelo Pilot's View248 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.
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Dixon-74.jpgThe magic of AKAI248 viewsI purchased the red-hot Akai 1800-SD tape recorder that recorded 8-track tapes. The price back then was $238.
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red3-2010.jpgTable Shot248 viewsSeated at Table 24: Jackie Dauphin, Barb Keith, and Lorraine Knight. Standing are Dennis Dauphin, Greg Malnar, Lisa Kurtgis, Byron Kurtgis, and Mike Kurtgis. Photo courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
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DSC_0023.jpg248 viewsPhoto courtesy of Steve Rainbolt.
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C-123.jpgC-123247 viewsA cargo workhorse plane in Nam, each ride rattled your teeth and you could almost hear the bolts falling off.
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