The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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BB-8.JPGFacing LZ RossThis view is from LZ Colt facing toward LZ Ross.
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BB-28.JPGExpert Chopper pilotsThis Chinook pilot laid the back wheels of his chopper on a personnel bunker while Sandy is hooking up the donut. I'm inside the bunker taking the picture.
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BB-69.JPGEvac missionCH-47 lands to load casualties.
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BB-32.JPGDecorationsI'm standing next to the new gun with some decorations added.
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BB-87.JPGCounterattackAir strikes coming in to support LZ Incoming. We had both prop jobs and jets.
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BB-75.JPGCleaning upBob Becker and Danny McMillan are cleaning up 20 minutes before the first recoilless rifle round hit the firebase.
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BB-52.JPGCleaning upElmer Lindsay (KIA) in front with Phil Orville in back; cleaning gun after convoy up from north Bong Son (LZ English).
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BB-74.JPGChecking the sightsElmer Lindsay (KIA) is looking through the Gunner's sights.
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BB-40.JPGCambodia in the distanceCan't see much of it, but that's Cambodia, our neighboring enemy.
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BB-34.JPGCalling for a huddleWe're having a team meeting at this point.
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BB-47.JPGBob MadisonSitting on the wheel is Bob Madison from Madison, South Dakota at LZ Mile High.
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BB-72.JPGBig bullets on standingAll set and ready to go for the next fire mission.
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