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Mekong Delta Vietnam 1968 stock footage and images
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging the Mekong river during construction of the Dong Tam Base Camp in South Vietnam in the Vietnam war.
Aerial view from helicopter flying over delta region ot the Mekong River in South Vietnam during the Vietnam war. The Dredge, "New Jersey" is seen operating in the river where it is increasing depth for a harbor turning basin that can accommodate larger ships, and pumping spoils, as land fill, to the shore. The chopper moves inland showing where dredging spoils have been deposited, near quonset huts of the base. Aerial views continue over such areas and then over the main base, itself. showing buildings, motor pool, and other features. (Note: Silent except for some wild sound of helicopter, at times.)
A helicopter in flight over water during Operation Jackstay in Vietnam.
Operation Jackstay in Vietnam. A pilot and a co-pilot seated in the cockpit of a helicopter. The helicopter in flight over a jungle. An aerial view of Mekong Delta region. Jungle area and tributaries in view. The helicopter in flight over water. Patrol Craft Fast vessels (PCFs or Swift Boats) in view. Starboard of an LSD (Landing Ship, Dock ). The helicopter flies towards the stern of the LSD. Landing of the helicopter executed by the pilot. The pilot and the co-pilot after the helicopter has set down on the deck. An aerial view of Mekong Delta. Wooded area and winding tributaries.
U.S. Army operations in Vietnam which is at war with Buddhist majority and Viet Cong communists.
Vietnamese government faces Vietnam war on two fronts from Buddhist majority and Viet Cong communists. The war is joined by a large number of students who take to the streets. The capital Saigon tuned into an armed camp. Barricades on roads as the army keeps a vigil among the public. A military tank in the city. A mass meeting called by President Diem's regime on the roads of Saigon. Numerous students and supporters gathered in the streets. Banners and posters in support of President Diem. The President makes a rare and brief appearance at the meeting. He inspects the Honor Guard. Madam Nhu and her husband, head of the secret police seen standing with children. Madam Nhu gives marathon interviews stating her views against the United States and President John F Kennedy. Ton That Dinh, Military Governer of Saigon at a press conference blaming foreign interventionists for the riots in Vietnam. Henry Cabot Lodge takes over as U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam. Ambassador gives a statement to the media. He demands the ousting of President Diem's brother Nhu in order to continue American aid to Vietnam. U.S. soldiers known as advisors stand beside a U.S. Army helicopter as they plan their strategy. U.S. Army helicopters in a marshy swamp. Soldiers board the helicopters as they take off. The helicopters with U.S. and South Vietnam troops approach the Ca Mau Peninsula. A view of the village taken over by the Viet Cong Red Guerilla Band. Damaged houses near the water body. A helicopter down in a rice paddy. U.S. soldiers run to the safety of other helicopters as Communist Vietcong snipers begin shooting. U.S. soldiers take cover behind the crashed helicopter. An American soldier running to safety in the water. A village set on fire by North Vietnamese Communists in the Mekong Delta. View of wiped out villages.
Vietnam Air force C-47 aircraft lands at Rach Gia airport in Vietnam
Flood relief operations being carried on in Vietnam. Vietnam air Force C-47 aircraft flies low as it approaches the landing strip at Rach Gia airport. Plane lands and taxis along the strip. Other planes parked at the airport. Aerial views of flooded villages in Mekong Delta area in Vietnam. Houses surrounded by water, fields filled with flood waters along river channel. Houses submerged in water, palm trees. Flooded areas. (Vietnam War period).
Vietnamese people get food supplies and drive away in a jitney bus in Kien Thanh, Vietnam
Flood relief operations being carried on in Vietnam food being distributed to people rendered homeless due to heavy monsoon rains causing floods in Mekong delta. Vietnamese men carrying rifles outside a building. Vietnamese people stand under a tree with a few boys perched on the tree. People receive food bags from the soldiers. People carry them away on their heads and shoulders. People leave in a jitney bus after receiving their food supplies in Kien Thanh, Vietnam. (Vietnam War period).
UH-1H helicopters fly, lay smoke and land in Vietnam.
Air to air view of UH-1H helicopters in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. Air to Air view of four UH-1H helicopters in flight. Aerial view of rice paddies. Helicopter in flight. Aerial view of 9th Infantry Dong Tam base camp and revetment. Air to Air view of four UH-1H helicopters in flight. Pilot sits at the controls of helicopter. Control panel of the helicopter. Two helicopters in flight. Soldiers and UH-1H helicopters land in paddy by smoke. UH-1H helicopter lay screen smoke in air. Smoke from signal grenade at land. UH-1H helicopter lays screen smoke in the air. Pilot handles controls of helicopter. Pilot and co-pilot talk. (Vietnam War period).