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The "Yankee Kilo" Marines resupply missions were in
support of the Republic of Vietnam Army (ARVN). They were unusual
as these pictures relate. For associated
narrative click here. Photo by, Cpl.
Warren R. Smith |
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Live pigs wrapped in wicker baskets were taken to outposts for consumption within a very few days. Photo by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |
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Preparing one of the hapless pigs for the evening
meal at one of the outposts. Photo by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |
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Live chickens were tied by the feet in bundles of
six or more and flown to outposts.
Photo by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |
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Resupply of the individual ARVN soldier was complicated
by them not having standardized weapons.
Photo
by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |
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Cattle of this type, similar to the Jersey of our
country, were carried internally.
Photo
by, Cpl. Warren R. Smith |
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Most of the cattle were hauled in C-123s such as this
one. One day an emergency required herding the cattle out while in
flight.
Photo by, Cpl.
Warren R. Smith |