From the Past, a Memory of Vietnam
Jan 15, 2019 21:50:27 #
I was going through some old photos and found this one. I just took a photo of the print. It was taken of me, in 1971 in S. Vietnam. I was an army captain assigned as a helicopter pilot with the 213th Aviation Company, flying CH-47 Chinook helicopters. If I recall, I set this one up on a tripod and developed it in the company darkroom. I thought is kind of embodied how we all felt at the time. I took pride in my roll as a pilot, supporting the troops on the ground in any way we could. I think by that time we were all tired and worn out, both those on the ground and those in the air. I know there are a number of Hogs who flew over there--Hueydriver and a few other, as well as all those we supported who were on the ground--the Grunts as they were affectionally known. I can't say that this is a wonderful photo, but I would dedicate this to all who served over there. I guess that's why I've saved a lot of old photos from those days.
Jan 15, 2019 21:53:49 #
edhjr
Loc: Needham, MA
Bought my first camera (a Nikormat) in Pleiku, Vietnam in 1966. I was an artillery officer!!! Been working on some old pictures and slides lately!!
Jan 15, 2019 21:59:26 #
I think we all hit the PX for cameras back then. I don't even remember what camera I had back then.
Jan 15, 2019 22:04:08 #
edhjr
Loc: Needham, MA
Been shooting Nikons ever since. Welcome back!!! This kind of shooting more interesting than the kind we did along the Cambodian border in the Central Highlands.
Jan 15, 2019 22:05:12 #
edhjr wrote:
Been shooting Nikons ever since. Welcome back!!! This kind of shooting more interesting than the kind we did along the Cambodian border in the Central Highlands.
Yup.
Jan 15, 2019 22:06:02 #
edhjr
Loc: Needham, MA
Been shooting Nikons ever since. Welcome back!!! This kind of shooting more interesting than the kind we did along the Cambodian border in the Central Highlands.
Jan 15, 2019 22:33:20 #
scooter1
Loc: Yacolt, Wa.
Wingpilot, the photograph is great but your explanation of the photo was very heartwarming. Thank you for your service. I also served in the navy. Photographs are great memories.
Wingpilot wrote:
I was going through some old photos and found this... (show quote)
Jan 15, 2019 22:48:04 #
Jan 15, 2019 22:58:22 #
I was in the 1st Inf Div and Black Cat flew a many resupply and troop movement missions for our battalion.
they were professional and helped our unit out many times.
they were professional and helped our unit out many times.
Jan 15, 2019 23:38:59 #
scooter1 wrote:
Wingpilot, the photograph is great but your explanation of the photo was very heartwarming. Thank you for your service. I also served in the navy. Photographs are great memories.
Thank you, bro. Thank you.
Jan 15, 2019 23:39:24 #
OneShot1 wrote:
Thanks for your service! Much appreciated.
Thanks. It was an honor.
Jan 15, 2019 23:43:27 #
Michel5arc wrote:
I was in the 1st Inf Div and Black Cat flew a many resupply and troop movement missions for our battalion.
they were professional and helped our unit out many times.
they were professional and helped our unit out many times.
One of my favorite moments was when we brought a huge pallet of beer out to a unit in the field. Don't recall whose unit it was, but these guys were overjoyed. The beer was warm, but they didn't care, it was beer and it was wet. Great treat after a week in the boonies.
Jan 16, 2019 05:51:43 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I was going through some old photos and found this... (show quote)
Thank you for your service..
Jan 16, 2019 05:53:46 #
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