A helicopter flies over the runway as U.S. Army RU-8D Beechcraft Seminole aircraft, with olive drab paint job, and serial number 57-6053, makes a successful gear up landing on a foam-covered runway at Ton Son Nhut Air Base in South Vietnam. Ppilot walks away from the plane as firefighters and equipment move in. The aircraft is from the 146th Aviation Company, 224th Aviation Battalion (Radio Research) at Ton Son Nhut Air Base, Saigon. The many antennae, of various types seen on it, are typical of Special Electronic Mission Aircraft that flew so-called electronic intelligence (ELINT) missions.( Note: This landing was skillfully executed by the pilot with both engines feathered and props rotated to minimize contact with the ground..) (Vietnam War period).
The U.S. Army providing military security in Vietnam to facilitate the Republic of Vietnam Revolutionary Development Program during the Vietnam War. U.S. Army tanks on the move. Vietnamese village on a river, with small boats at the bank. Irregular volunteer with M-16 walks over small bridge. Republic of Vietnam representatives in a rural village trying to win allegiance of the people with simple social and economic projects. Seen are persons providing health assistance, supervising small construction activities, and teaching school. U.S. Army officers advising Vietnamese officers as they consult a large map in a headquarters. U.S. Army advisory team listens as Vietnamese officer explains an agricultural project in rural Vietnam. District Advisor, a U.S. Army Major, named Taylor, converses with a South Vietnamese officer, during a meeting. South Vietnamese rural townsfolk standing outside a building where American dentist is providing care to local populace. A U.S. Army roadbuilding project in rural South Vietnam. American soldiers handing out candy to Vietnamese children and distributing food and clothing to rural poor. U.S. Army Civil Affairs Companies, engaged in building construction, bridge construction, agriculture improvement, public health medical care and refugee assistance. U.S. Army surgical team providing services to the Vietnamese. Army engineers work on water supply system while small Vietnamese children bathe in the water. Supplies captured from the enemy, including rice, salt, food, clothing and medical supplies, are distributed to the local population.
Provincial Headquarters buildings in Darlac, Vietnam during Vietnam War. Provincial Headquarters Buildings at Darlac. South Vietnamese guard on duty.
UH-1D helicopters at the American 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) base camp on Ankhe Airfield in South Vietnam. A UH-1D lands in the foreground. CH-47A helicopter takes off. Lined up UH-1D helicopters on the airfield.
UH-1D helicopters come in for landing at the U.S. 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) base camp on Ankhe Airfield in South Vietnam. Lined up CH-47As on the airfield. UH-1D helicopters fly over. A CH-54A Skycrane flies over. Group of UH-1Ds flies off. Several military vehicles on the airfield.
A jeep moves along a road at Ankhe Airfield in South Vietnam. Tents of the American 1st Cavalry Division. The U.S. and Vietnamese flags outside the division headquarter tent. A UH-1D helicopter flying close to ground passes in the background.
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