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A lone "Purple Fox" has just climbed through the overcast
on his assigned radial with a 5,000 lb. external load. He will join
others of the "Supergaggle" to resupply the beleaguered Marines
of Khe Sanh.
- Photo by, Maj.
J. A. "Al" Chancey
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"Tail-End-Charlie" joins flight from the Dong Ha LSA.
Upon arriving at Khe Sanh's hill outposts they will descend through the
clouds to be greeted with mortar and automatic weapons fire while providing
critically needed items.
- Photo by, Maj.
J. A. "Al" Chancey
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This "Supergaggle" crew decided to orbit for a while
with their external load as Khe Sanh was again being attacked by the enemy.
A related narrative on the siege of Khe Sanh may be viewed by clicking
here.
- Photo by, Maj.
J. A. "Al" Chancey
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The LZ was "hot" and a bit too tight, but this crew
completed the mission as expected. We were often reminded of the
damage the rotor blades could sustain and still get us home.
- Photo by, Maj.
J. A. "Al" Chancey
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Maj. J. A. "Al" Chancey preparing to preflight an
aircraft on the HMM-364 flight line at Phu Bai.
- Photo by, Maj.
J. A. "Al" Chancey
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