Memoir Vietnam & SE Asia 1972

Personal photos/text taken in/out of Vietnam combat zone from perspective of copilot on USAF C-130 345th Tactical Airlift Crew. Not just about the war, but also about the people/places of the region during 1972. This is where I got my first Nikon film SLR which turned into lifelong passion albeit now Canon digital SLR. The photos are recent digital scans from old 35mm slides wasting away in hot/cold attic for 40 years. Extensive Photoshop editing has been used to make them somewhat presentable.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Saigon Vietnam Commando Amphibious Vehicle

A 4x4 amphibious commando vehicle cruising the streets of Tan Son Nhut Airbase, Saigon, Vietnam – 1972. Often called the Duck there were many variants and model types that saw continued service even in the Gulf War. Manufactured by Cadillac Gage Company, it was powered by Chrysler 360 V8 with 5-speed manual transmission. Vehicle weighed in at 7 tons with 60 mph max road speed … 3 mph in the water. Max crew of 12.

Memoir Vietnam & SE Asia 1972

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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Saigon Vietnam Commando Amphibious Vehicle

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