A day in the life of First Lieutenant Isley, combat pilot, at Phan Rang Air Base, Vietnam. Lt. Isley gets up in morning. He shaves his beard. He comes out from tent at Air Force camp. He gets into Air Force vehicle.and drives to mission briefing. Map on wall in briefing room. Air Force Lieutant Colonel ,in fatigues,points out target on map. Boxes drawn on map. Lt. Isley and another pilot listen to the briefing. Isley drives back to the tent-barracks area, where he and another pilot enter a barracks building. (Vietnam War period).
Exterior of Air Force Camp at Phan Rang Air Base in Vietnam. Air Force personnel stand motionless at the tent-barracks, mostly unseen in shadow. (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).
F-4 pilot, Lieutenant Isley, and his back seater, put on parachutes and survival gear. Technician assists them The proceed to their aircraft and speak with the Crew Chief, who discusses something in the aircraft Form I. Both crew members climb up a ladder and get into their respective seats, and fasten their helmets and oxygen masks.. (Vietnam War period).
Lieutenant Isley and his ISO return from a mission and get into debriefing van. F-4C's at Air Base. Buddist Shirne on hill. F-4C's in flight in the background.
Preparations for 1st mission flown by members of the 612th TFS (Tactical Fighter Squadron). Pilots put on gear. They come out. Pilot boards F-100D. He puts on helmet. (Vietnam War period).