Shower.JPGThe Field Shower215 viewsThis is about as close to a civilized shower as you will find in Vietnam. The hot water heater never did arrive.
Hi-way_19.JPG215 views
Anti-personnel_Rd.jpgThe Beehive Round214 viewsA beehive round is loaded for firing. The tube is levelled and fuse set for immediate burst in case of a "human wave" attack on a firebase.
ThePass.jpg"The Pass"213 viewsGoing thru the Mang Yang Pass on Highway 19. Looks like the road was designed for ambushes.
Inside_CH-47.JPG213 views
Highway_19.jpgThe infamous Highway 19212 viewsThe infamous Hwy 19 going thru the Mang Yang Pass. The road ran from An Khe to Qui Nhon. Most everyone has a "war story" concerning event(s) on Hwy 19.
Slide37.jpg105mm Ammo212 viewsComponents of a 105 round on display. Note the 360-degree capability of the trails. Most of the ammo crates were marked "1944".
TamKyClouds2.jpgThe Final Days212 viewsWorking above the clouds...hard to believe.
Collimnator.jpgCollimnator replaces Aiming Stakes209 views"High Tech" arrives in Vietnam. The brand new tool called a "collimnator" provides a gunner with a superior tool replacing the red & white banded aiming stakes. Only problem was that Ft Sill hadn't counted on the 110% humidity and the sight glasses fogging up. Stakes were still needed. Also, protective boxes had to be constructed.
CopterInside.jpgHelo Pilot's View209 viewsThe controls of the helo as the pilot and co-pilot sees them. Note that side panels were added to the pilot's seats to protect against enemy fire.
Tiger_Tracks.JPGTiger in the jungle209 viewsA reminder that Vietnam was a jungle---fresh tiger tracks. These tracks were sighted by a patrol going up the Mang Yang peak. Highway 19, RVN
Geter.jpgThe Final Days at Tam Ky207 views(UNK Cannoneer), Sgt Artie Geter (at right) - Section Chief for the base piece, A/2/9, October, 1967. Sgt Geter was an expert artilleryman...on time and on target!
It was time to say goodbye to my best Section Chief.
