While driving a K Loader, a USAF Airman with the U.S. Air Force 6th Aerial port Squadron, at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, describes offloading of C-5 aircraft and transfer of cargoes to C-141 and C-130 aircraft for further distribution to war zone units in Vietnam. (Vietnam War period).
U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand. Crewman leaving C-5A and checking landing gear. Ground support equipment being positioned near C-5A for fueling of aircraft. Airmen roping off area around C-5A and connecting mobile pumper to fuel reservoir. Thai workers checking C-5A engine.
Operations of USAF 6th Aerial Port Squadron at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand. K-loader behind a C-5A, moving to rear of aircraft. Thais and U.S. airmen pushing cargo pallets and jet engines on dollies from C-5A across K-loader and onto trailer.
K-loader behind C-5A, and moving to rear of aircraft at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield, Thailand. Some officers stand at Air Base. Thais and U.S. Airmen, of 6th Aerial Port Squadron, pushing cargo pallets and jet engines on dollies from C-5A across K-loader and onto trailer. Men pulling cargo.
U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Joseph M Valenti, Commander of 618th Military Airlift Support Squadron talks to Lieutenant Colonel Charles R Marler, standing beside K-loader at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield in Thailand..
U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Almond B Doud Jr. and crew being briefed by Major Ralph W Walker, Airlift Command Post duty officer, at U-Tapao Royal Thai Navy Airfield in Thailand.
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