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Two F-8E Crusader aircraft of U.S. Marine Fighter Squadron VMF (AW) 232 (Red Devils) prepare for takeoff on a mission
United States Marine Corps pilot of Squadron VMF (AW) 232 (Red Devils), wearing flight suit and a red helmet, sits in the cockpit of an F-8E Crusader aircraft in Da Nang Vietnam. The name "Wheatley" is stenciled below the cockpit. The pilot raises two fingers to indicate start engine. Ground crewman wearing noise suppressor headset acknowledges with two fingers.Ground crewman collects gear pins. Another ground crewman pulls chocks, hangs them on a rocket tube, and signals for the pilot to taxi. He pulls the chocks off the rocket tube as the aircraft taxis past, with its wings folded. The pilot, Major Cronkrite, unfolds wings and taxis to join the other F-8E, piloted by Wheatley, on the active runway. (Note: On June 20, 1967 Major Charles Ligon Cronkrite experienced mechanical problems during a mission and ejected over water. He did not survive.) (Vietnam War period).
U.S. Marine Corps pilots discuss aerial tactics in office at Da Nang Airbase, Vietnam
United States Marine Corps Pilots of VMF (AW) 232 (Red Devils), conversing at an office in a trailer, at Da Nang Airbase, South Vietnam. Major B A Martin in flight suit sits at a desk. He briefs another pilot, Captain Herb Jellander. Major Martin writes on a pad. Captain Jellander smiles and converses with Major. Major Martin mark positions on blackboard, explains and then rubs it off. He returns to his desk. ( Note: In July, 1967, Major Bruce A. Martin's F-8E was hit by enemy fire and he was forced to eject. He parachuted safely and was picked up.) (Vietnam War period).
Vietcong rocket attack on the U.S. Da Nang Airbase in Vietnam
Shows a night time Vietcong rocket attack, just after midnight, July 15, 1967, on the United States Air Force flight line and barracks areas at the Da Nang Airbase in Vietnam. Heavy explosions and fires on the base. Fires started from secondary blasts by bombs and fuel. Aircraft destroyed included F-4 Phantom II's & C-130's. The U.S Marine Corps Fighter Squadron VMF (AW) 232, also based here, lost some of its F-8E Crusader aircraft in this attack. (Vietnam War period).
A hole created by a shrapnel in deck of USS CoConino County in DaNang, Vietnam.
Pier area of DaNang. USS CoConino County LST-603 (Land Ship Tank-603) in pier area. Soldiers moving on the deck. Two men ( FN Charles Keef in blue dungarees) viewing a hole in the hatch created by a shrapnel. Ships are tied to each other and AFDL-23 (Auxiliary Floating Dry Dock-23) in background. Soldier from LST moving to AFDL. Flying Union Jack and 20mm gun on the ship. 'Small Craft, Repair Shop Store' written on a signboard. "603" written on bow of the ship. Lieutenant Timothy Parks Ducan, the Captain of LST-603, operates the wheel of a LCVP (Landing Craft Vehicle Personnel). The LCVP moving in the water. (Vietnam War period).
Lieutenant Timothy Parks Ducan watch diving operations from USS Co Conino County in DaNang, Vietnam.
Lieutenant Timothy Parks Ducan, Captain of LST-603 watch diving operations with others. A flooded float in water, with divers near it. Lieutenant Ducan chats with others. He moves down the gangway. Bow of a ship behind Lieutenant Ducan as he speaks.
Water is pumped out and divers checking the damage of USS CoConino County in DaNang, Vietnam
USS CoConino County LST-603 (Land Ship Tank-603) in water. 603 written on bow of the ship. Crafts alongside LST-603. The ship is tied. Water pumps out from ship. Divers on a craft getting ready to go in to water. A diver wears his flippers. He jumps on water. A craft near LST-603. Divers near the pumped out water. A hose pipe pouring water. Two divers go under water. Another diver jumps off from a craft. Weather deck area of LST-603. A flag fly in air on the ship. 'USS CoConino County' written on a life ring. A mobile crane parked in deck of LST-603. Ventilator and open hatch of LST-603.