Last additions - Gary Dean Springer
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GDS-75.JPGField ChatLt Jim Daly (XO) and Lt Gary Dean Springer have a field chat. Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-74.JPGArmy's CaribouThe US Army's last claim to fixed-wing fame: The Caribou.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-73.JPGRunwayWasn't much of a runway, but it worked.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-72.JPGSky DangerA1E Skyraiders enroute to do some damage. The Skyraiders were very effective in ground support.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-71.JPGTotal RecoilIf you enlarge this photo and look closely, you can see the howitzer tube is in total recoil. The hydraulic system returns it to the firing position afterwards.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-70.JPGRounds landingIf you look closely, you can see where the rounds were landing (smoke on the horizon). A/1/35 was "in contact" about 3 clicks from the battery position. A very rare occasion to see your rounds exploding downrange.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-69.JPGBarber PoleThe red & white poles are the aiming stakes for the howitzers to set off deflection commands. They were replaced with "collimnators" later.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-68.JPGOffsidesThe cannoneer standing between the trails shouldn't be positioned there...for good reason.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-67.JPGOn The WayWell, it was "On The Way, Over" until Ft Sill shortened it to "Shot, Over".Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-65.JPGDouble dutyNothing like trying to prepare your position while firing missions at the same time.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-66.JPGFire MissionThe firing position is still being prepared while a fire mission is in progress.Jun 22, 2008
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GDS-63.JPGFire!The howitzer is fired. Note the trails "dug in" to contain recoil. Cannonerr in rear of the trails prepares another round for firing.Jun 22, 2008
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