Basic combat operations of AC-130 side-firing aircraft. The primary mission of the AC-130 is Night Armed Reconnaissance. An aerial view of the complex Ho Chi Minh road trail in Vietnam. Accurate gunshots on the convoy of enemy trucks at night. AC-130 side firing aircraft taxiing and taking off from the runway. AC-130 takes a target on ground. (Vietnam War period).
United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel talks about AC-130 aircraft in the Pave Pronto configuration. Views inside an AC-130 during combat operations over Vietnam. The Fire Control Officer and Pilot viewing screens inside AC-130. The computer correction capabilities are discussed by narrator. Fire control officer clicks miss-distance. The computer computes proper elevation correction for the next shot to be accurate. The co-pilot monitors air speed and altitude. He also coordinates with the gunship fighter escorts. The navigator is in contact with the air borne command force. The fire control officer is responsible for pin pointing corrections and advising the pilot. The flight engineer coordinates with the gunner through intercom and arms the gun. The gunner fires on the target. (Vietnam War period).
During his tour with a USO troupe in Vietnam, in 1972, rSammy Davis Jr participates in conference with officers and civilians involved in program against drug abuse. Officer talks to the others present in the room. Sammy Davis Jr with cigarette in hand participates in fhe discussions. (Vietnam War period).
UH-1D helicopter arrives at landing zone of U.S. Fire Support Base Nancy in Vietnam. It lands in the fenced area. United States Army soldiers board the helicopters. Wire fence is seen. UH-1D takes off. Some soldiers still wait for pickup. (Vietnam War period).
Combat pilot, First Lieutenant Isley and Air Force Sergeant stand at Air Force Camp in Phan Rang Air Base, Vietnam. Pilot shaves his beard. The Sergeant is involved with the filming and,stands by, making comments to the cinematographer. (Vietnam War period).
Operation Attleboro II, Dau Tieng Airstrip, Vietnam. Sunset scene at Dau Tieng. UH-1 helicopter and C-123B aircraft seen. Soldiers resting on the ground. November 1966. (Vietnam War period).
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