Sounds associated with air traffic control during Vietnam War. Fragments of conversation include "full left rudder";"Say again, you're garbled";"engaging, and disengaging";"Apache 254";"Gunfighter 5354 taxi to"and "Altimeter 30.02." The sound continues with similar conversations, plus sound of breathing and of a person whistling. The sound track is clearly a blend of intracockpit conversations with control tower instructions. In particular, the reference to an aircraft with "gunfighter" number indicates it involves the U.S. Air Force 366th Fighter Wing at Da Nang Air Base, vietnam.
366th Fighter Wing crew members at Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam. A number of F-4E Phantom II Aircraft take off in succession f from runway. (Note: An open mike in the control tower causes communications with aircraft, as well as personal conversations to be heard in background through entire film. A Vietnamese Air Force tower operator is heard participating in the operations) (Vietnam War period).
366th Fighter Wing crew members in F4-E Phantom II at Da Nang Air Base, Vietnam. Close-up aerial views of F-4E Phantom II Aircraft in flight. Missile under the wing of F-4E Phantom II Aircraft. Pilots communicate with crew in control room. Aircraft slants and turns during its flight. (Vietnam War period.)
Missions by 463rd Air Division in support of humanitarian and combat operations in South East Asia. C-130 Hercules parked at Cam Ranh Air Base in Vietnam. Pilot briefs C-130 crew in front of the aircraft. C-130 Hercules parked on dirt airstrip during transfer of fuel. Vietnamese women carry head load of sticks. Aircraft takes off from Trang Duc Special Forces Camp. (Vietnam War period).
Missions by 463rd Air Division in support of humanitarian and combat operations in South East Asia. C-130B Hercules lands on dirt airstrip at Trang Duc Special Force camp in Vietnam. The aircraft taxis on airstrip leaving a trail of dust. C-130B Hercules comes to a halt. (Vietnam War period).
Missions by 463rd Air Division in support of humanitarian and combat operations in South East Asia. Revetment area at Cam Ranh Bay Air Base in Vietnam. Number of C-130 Hercules parked at the revetment area. Aerial view of buildings and beach at Cam Ranh Bay Air Base. (Vietnam War period).