During the Vietnam War, airmen are seen lifting a Night Observation Device (NOD) or Starlite Scope, into an AC-130 Gunship. Closeup of airman's hand fastening cable connection and sleeve, to install it. Views of two airmen connecting additional cables as part of the installation. One of the airmen seated at the controls rotates the unit around and checks its vertical motions. He tightens two connections and then steps away from the unit.
A U.S. bomber at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. The engines of a United States Air Force B-52D Stratofortress bomber start in a revetment. A man carries ammunition on a trailer.
U.S. bombers at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. United States Air Force B-52D Stratofortress bombers take off. The airplanes in flight. They release smoke trails while in flight.
U.S. bombers at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. United States Air Force B-52D Stratofortress bombers take off. The B-52Ds take off from the air base at night.
U.S. bombers at U-Tapao Air Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Bombardment on a field. Smoke due to bombing. United States Air Force B-52D Stratofortress bombers taxi on the air base. Camouflaged B-52D taxiing.
U.S. aircraft carrier underway in the Pacific Ocean. Preparations for the air raid on North Vietnam. Pilots and newsmen briefed before the raid. U.S. aircraft parked on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier. Men working on the ship. The men load bombs aboard the aircraft. The aircraft takes off from the flight deck and in flight.