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.
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Loadmaster and Flight Engineer
Loadmaster Jim (left) and Flight Engineer E.P. (right) … both Sergeants on our C-130 aircrew … Clark Airbase, Philippines 1972. The two were great pals having served together on numerous aircrews over the years besides ours. They had spent many years in Southeast Asia, re-volunteering numerous times preferring the less formal military routine of the combat zone. They knew their aircrew jobs really well. They also were experts in off-base fun spots at even the most remote locations. Jim, a Southern boy, enjoyed chewing tobacco, and E.P. enjoyed his beer for sure. Both great people.
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