After I figure out the best way to upload more photos, I will begin doing so. Meanwhile, here are some shots of the Da Nang Air Base C-123s, of controversial defoliation fame (Operation Ranch Hand).
My next uploads will include many photos of the airmen of the USAF I worked with and photographed.
Those folks that I can identify, I will. If you know any of the unidentified personnel, I would certainly appreciate your input through the comments feature below.
Thank you for your continued patience, if there is anyone still interested in this blog...
:-)
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The C-123 cockpit. (Minolta 16mm camera) |
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C-123 in the USAF Hangar |
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"Lil Miss Chris" receiving 6252nd CAMRON PM |
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General Westmoreland's personal, specially trimmed C-123 air taxi, "The White Whale".
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Two C-123's taxiing out for take-off |
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Monsoon time (Fungus damage to original Kodachrome slide) |
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Take-off |
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ARVN troops preparing to load up |
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Landing |
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Nose detail on "Flipper" |
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Peeled-off and preparing to land |
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Recently outfitted with Camouflage |
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Take-off |
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Preparing flares for loading |
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Fork Lift loading or unloading |
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Shortly after take-off |
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Parked in camouflage |
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A "Provider" surrounded by "Gooney Birds" |
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Cranking No. 1 Engine |
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Cargo Bay view towards Cockpit |