The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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Smoke.JPGSmoke TrailsSmoke round leaves a visible marker against the hills.
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OD-posn.jpgConstruction timeBuilding the firebase at LZ OD. Note the red and white-banded aiming stakes for the guns.
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UnkPosn.JPGAerial ViewAn aerial view of an established postion - Unknown.
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English2.JPGPanoramic ViewA wide-shot view of the palm trees, lowlands and mountains from LZ English.
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Viet_Subdivision.JPGLocal FortressAppears to be a built-up living area with protected perimeter.
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HeloAtk.JPGFirepower DemoAn armed helicopter giving a firepower demonstration. Based on info from other Galleries, this firepower demo took place at LZ Uplift.
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The_Lookout.jpgArmed & DangerousFO for A/2/35 clowns for a photo atop an concrete water tank at the Mang Yang Pass.
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FO_for_A-2-35.JPGThe FOLt Dennis Dauphin, FO assigned to A-2-35. Photo taken at company's position while guarding Highway 19.
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Hwy19-kids.jpgKids on the highwayDuring less dangerous times, Vietnamese kids hung around Highway 19.
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Hiway_19.jpgGoing Thru the PassThis is Highway 19 as it leads through the Mang Yang Pass.
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ColdShower.jpgUnder the BridgeThis rock waterfall leads to a stream which runs under the bridge on Hwy 19. This water provided and excellent shower point...but the water was very, very cold.
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