The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


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StG-9.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeCaptured enemy weapons. When I was out with the grunts, this is what we got ambushed with. I will never forget the BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle). Sounds just like it does in the movies. It has it's own tune and is very nasty and deadly.
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StG-10.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeA slick unloads personnel. An "everyday" sight in Vietnam.
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StG-11.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeEnemy machine guns of Chicom origin.
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StG-12.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeYep, that's me! The 106mm was a great deterrent.
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StG-13.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeCobra warming up at St George.
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StG-14.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeMe again; obviously, I liked this weapon.
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StG-15.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeThe BAR, 30.06, one mean mother.
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StG-16.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeNow you can see the full length of the barrel.
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StG-17.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeCaptured weapons. Someone must like the WWII M-1 rifle.
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StG-18.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeOur workhorse, the CH-47 Chinook.
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StG-19.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeThe Cobra, blades spinning, ready for action.
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StG-20.JPGMemories of LZ St GeorgeLooking down the long barrel of the 106mm recoilless rifle.
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