Showing posts with label The White Whale. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The White Whale. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 30, 2017

May 30th, C-123 Provider


Good News! Just finished editing over 1000 photos.

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...
:-)


The C-123 cockpit. (Minolta 16mm camera)
C-123 in the USAF Hangar

"Lil Miss Chris" receiving 6252nd CAMRON PM

General Westmoreland's personal, specially trimmed C-123 air taxi, "The White Whale".
General Westmoreland's Bird - "The White Whale"
Two C-123's taxiing out for take-off
Monsoon time (Fungus damage to original Kodachrome slide)
Take-off


ARVN troops preparing to load up

Landing
Nose detail on "Flipper"




Peeled-off and preparing to land
Recently outfitted with Camouflage

Take-off

Preparing flares for loading

Fork Lift loading or unloading

Shortly after take-off

Parked in camouflage

A "Provider" surrounded by "Gooney Birds"

Cranking No. 1 Engine


Cargo Bay view towards Cockpit