The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Gary Dean Springer
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GDS-112.JPGLZ 510BThe trash sump at LZ 510B. Good place for "Charlie" to hide unexploded AF ordnance as a booby trap. Good reason not to re-occupy an LZ or have it swept first.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-110.JPGLZ 510BDeveloping the battery position at LZ 510B. Note that the cannons are positioned at "high angle fire" because they are surrounded by a tight tree line.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-108.JPGLZ 510BWater trailer at the LZ; always a critical item.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-107.JPGMortar SectionA 4.2 (four-deuce) mortar position.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-106.JPGLZ 510BSetting up shop at LZ 510B; note the sandbag parapet under construction.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-105.JPGLZ 510BSetting up shop; battery position starting to shape up.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-104.JPGLZ 510BSetting up shop at LZ 510B.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-103.JPGLZ 510BBuilding a footbridge. Looks like they are missing a few parts.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-102.JPGLZ 510BEngineers building footbridge at the LZ.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-99.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BA river enroute to LZ 510B. Due to all the "greenery" of Vietnam, things like rivers were extremely important to tracking your position and calling for fire.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-100.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BThis river is about 6 klicks from the Cambodian border. The 3rd Brigade was sent on several missions near the borders.Jun 24, 2008
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GDS-98.JPGEnroute to LZ 510BEnroute to 510B.Jun 24, 2008
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