First part of clip shows party with Secretary Robert Seamans in transit. Then scenes from Soc Trang Air Base in Vietnam. USAF Secretary Seamans present at the Soc Trang Air Base for its turnover from U.S. Army AF control to VNAF control. Dignitaries including Gen. Lucius Clay 7th AF; Gen. Creighton Abrams, U.S. Army; Dr. Seamans; and Vietnamese Gen. Minh seen on reviewing stand. U.S. and VNAF troops marching in front of UH-1H aircraft during turnover ceremony. Soc Trang tower seen. Secretary Seamans presenting awards to VNAF personnel. (Vietnam War period).
United States Army CH-21 helicopter of 121st Aviation Company (AML), (formerly the 93rd Transportation Company - Light Helicopter) based in Soc Trang, Vietnam. It flies over trees and rice paddy fields in Vietnam as the crew chief stands at the doorway of the helicopter. It approaches Soc Trang air base as other helicopters are also seen parked at the base. (Vietnam War period).
A U.S. Army helicopter gunships being readied for a mission, at Soc Trang, Vietnam during the Vietnam War. A sign reads 'Welcome To Viking Island, Home Of The Blue Diamond, Devils Of The Delta'. A UH-1B Iroquois helicopter parked at the base. The fronts of the helicopters display a big blue diamond with a caricature of a Viking holding a machine gun under each arm spouting flame. These belong to the 13th Aviation Battalion, 121st Assault Helicopter Company of Tigers and Vikings at Soc Trang, Vietnam. (Tigers had lift misssion and Vikings were gunships.)
Activities at Soc Trang Army Air Base,Vietnam, on occasion of its turnover to VNAF forces. Major General McCown and Secretary of Air Force Robert C. Seamans speaking on the microphone. Soc Trang tower with flags of U.S. and Vietnam flying over it. Vietnamese General speaks on the microphone. Dr.Seamans and his group leaving,walking past Vietnamese troops and taking salutes. (Vietnam War period).
General James F. Collins Commander of United States Army, Pacific, visits 121st Aviation Company (former 93rd Transportation Company - Light Helicopter). He is seen walking across the ramp, accompanied by Major Edward C. Seymour, Commander of the unit. Members of his staff walk behind. Scene shifts to General Collins, pinning Air Medals and Purple Hearts on soldiers of the "Soc Trang Tigers" at their base in Soc Trang, Closeup of a Purple Heart medal. (Vietnam War period).
A U.S. Army helicopter strikes Vietcong targets near Soc Trang, Vietnam during the Vietnam War. A U.S. Army UH-1B Iroquois helicopter in flight over a flat terrain. A waist gunner with his M-60 machine gun. Aerial view of green flat terrain. Smoke rises from hits being made on the ground. M-60 gun barrels protruding out from the UH-1B in flight and firing towards the ground.