The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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MK-92.jpgPreparing for takeoffL-19 takes off from LZ Oasis.
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MK93.jpgThe Slick ParkDependable Hueys resting on the metal grating serving as a field tarmac.
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MK94.jpgNew locationMy new home coming out of the boonies
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MK95.jpgCampsCamp Enari and Camp Holloway
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MK96.jpgLZ OasisThe 2/9th at Firebase Oasis, 3d Bde, 4th Inf Div
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MK97.jpgThe 2/9th Bn StaffThe TOC Gang at LZ Oasis: The S-1, S-2, S-3, and the SgtMajor
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MK98.jpgThe TOC GangLt John Cashin, SC, 2/9th Arty (me), Lt William Hunnicutt and Lt James E. McHugh
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MK-99.jpgBattery FirebaseMy new tools: a 105mm (M-102) howitizer battery.
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MK100.jpg8" How SPThe most accurate artillery piece there is...the 8" inch howitzer. Even Ft Sill can't explain it. A range of 18 klicks.
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MK101.jpgOn The WayAt the end of the red line, you will see the tip of the 8" HE round leaving the smoke at the end of the tube.
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MK102.jpgThe GunThis 175mm gun was located at LZ Oasis also. It has a range of 32 klicks, but it is the least accurate of the artillery pieces.
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MK103.jpgThe GunThe 175mm gun...longest range...greatest dispersion...used mainly for area missions.
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