GDS-69.JPGBarber Pole62 viewsThe red & white poles are the aiming stakes for the howitzers to set off deflection commands. They were replaced with "collimnators" later.
GDS-70.JPGRounds landing62 viewsIf you look closely, you can see where the rounds were landing (smoke on the horizon). A/1/35 was "in contact" about 3 clicks from the battery position. A very rare occasion to see your rounds exploding downrange.
GDS-119.JPGPopping smoke62 viewsSmoke grenades were extremely important in the Vietnam war. It guided the helicopters to your position. Without smoke, the pilots might never see your location.
GDS-34.JPGThe Montagnards61 viewsRiding on a water buffalo
GDS-37.JPGThe Montagnards61 viewsA closer look inside the village.
GDS-60.JPGRSOP-ing61 viewsSetting up a new position after a move involved a lot of preparation.
GDS-76.JPGGun position61 viewsThe business end of a 105mm howitzer.
GDS-84.JPGB-52 drops bomb61 viewsCloser look at bomb crater, LZ 503A
GDS-87.JPGFamiliar Scene61 viewsChinook pilots always had to bring the "bird" down to ground level.
GDS-102.JPGLZ 510B61 viewsEngineers building footbridge at the LZ.
GDS-112.JPGLZ 510B61 viewsThe 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.
GDS-30.JPGConvoy Duty60 viewsTwo Montagnard boys along the convoy route waving to us.
