The Mighty Ninth

Strive To Reach The Summit


Last additions - Robert Wilson
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RW-Base5.jpgBase CampPanorama of the Base Camp, circa 1966.Mar 15, 2015
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Gun_Ship_4.JPGLZ UpliftThe armed Chinook at LZ Uplift. It was a flying fire machine.Mar 12, 2015
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Gun_Ship_3.JPGLZ UpliftArmaments of the Chinook attack helo.Mar 12, 2015
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LZ_Uplift_1.JPGLZ Uplift - The BeginningThis is a view of the site that was to become LZ Uplift.Mar 12, 2015
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LZ_Uplift_1a.JPGLZ UpliftFirepower demo at LZ Uplift.Mar 12, 2015
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LZ_Uplift_1b.JPGLZ UpliftDemonstrating armed helicopter firepower on the hills surrounding LZ Uplift.Mar 12, 2015
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Gun_Ship_1.JPGLZ UpliftWe were all intrigued by the new "armed helicopter" capable of firing thousands of rounds of ammo in seconds.Mar 12, 2015
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Gun_Ship_2.JPGLZ UpliftThe Chinook workhorse was armed with a high rate of firing capacity. It was know as "Guns A-Go-Go. Here is a look inside.Mar 12, 2015
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RW-31a.JPGGraveThis grave was located at Bronco Beach.Mar 12, 2015
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RW-31b.JPGReady for battleHere I am at Bronco Beach dressed in full battle gear.Mar 12, 2015
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Hwy_1_Convoy.JPGConvoy dangerTraveling highways in VN was always dangerous; the VC often set traps and ambushes. Note the ancient rail cars in the background.Mar 12, 2015
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RW-31c.JPGBronco BeachSo4 Robert Wilson at your service. Another hard day working at the LZ Bronco Beach location.Mar 12, 2015
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