William Koontz Battery C 4/42 Artillery 1967-1968
Quad 50 calibers doing a demo.
Quad 50 working out.
Quad 50.
Quad 50.
Our ride has arrived. Not sure if this is the Oasis or Ban Me Thout Airstrip.
We are going on a big mission.
Regulars at airfield. Mike Stevens F.O. Radio Operator is the one standing in front without helmet.
Flight line.
Section of above photo
enlarged. Helicopter from Company A 4th AVN Battalion in
foreground,
behind him on the runway is a Cessna 0-2 spotter plane. In right
of photo is an AU-23 Pilatus Porter
of Air America (the aviation arm of the CIA.)
Right section of flight
line photo enlarged. This C-47 (DC-3)
also belongs to Air America.
Another part of the flight line.
Section of above photo
enlarged. On the left is a Curtis C-46 Commando of Air America.
On the right is a Huey "Slick" from
"Blackjack" Company A 4th AVN BN.
Slicks landing, looks like a good day for ride. Notice slinged Howitzer and equipment to be lifted out.
Huey's wait in the grass while a C-123 Provider lands on the runway.
For a two prop plane, this thing moves fast. Fairchild C-123 Provider.
Up and away ! No wonder I am half deaf.
Another Montagnard village and crossing a river to another LZ.
Huey from Company A 4th
AVN BN - "Blackjack" logo can be clearly seen on its
nose.
Mail is brought in the red sack and boxes of C-Rations for us. I
hope Mom sent some cookies.
Hey Dude come back with my cookies !
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