The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit

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DonBlankin.jpgBan-me-Thuot326 views1968 - Nasty mud, says Don.
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Ables11.jpg326 views
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Crane-water.JPGSkycrane Delivers320 viewsA chore usually performed by a CH-47 Chinook, here you see a Sikorsky SkyCrane delivering a water trailer to an LZ.
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OnTheBeach.JPGShip320 viewsA ship just offshore the beach of the South China Sea.
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OnTheBeach4.JPGNavy Ship 2319 viewsSame shot taken behind the concertina wire.
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DB-3.JPGCollect call?318 viewsDon handles a call from the best artillery tool in Vietnam - the CONEX container FDC.
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OnTheBeach3.JPGSandy Beach318 viewsAn appealing look at the beach of the South China Sea.
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JCook1.jpgHi, Mom! I'm in Vietnam317 viewsHadn't learned to use the .45 cal on my hip when this photo was taken, but it sure kept anyone from stealing the monopoly money that we called "payroll". Note the R-292 antennas and the M2 Aiming Circle in the background.
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Ables8.jpgAnother RSOP313 viewsAh...the heart of the "circular offensive" strategy...move the artillery guys again. Loaded up and ready to go to another firebase.
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English2.JPGPanoramic View305 viewsA wide-shot view of the palm trees, lowlands and mountains from LZ English.
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Ables9.jpg304 views
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TS-6.JPGLZ Ranger @ Ban-me-Thuot302 viewsAll UNKNOWNS! Anyone have names?
Sign says: "BAD NEWS" then "SOUTH VIETNAM". Margin reads "B Btry" on the left and "2/9th" on the right.
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