Loadmaster at Phu Cat

Rebel hatted loadmaster taking a break in the shade at rear of C-130 … resting on a lightly loaded aluminum cargo pallet with compliment of tie-down chains and cargo webbing. I believe this was 1972 in Phu Cat, Vietnam because of the distinctive aluminum planking used on the parking ramp as opposed to the usual concrete … must have been well laid, strong stuff to support the weight of the heavy aircraft. A Vietnam Vet that was at Phu Cat during construction informed me that this aluminum planking is called AM2 … saw some recent photos of AM2 in 2 x 12 foot panels with hollow ribbed construction similar to corrugated cardboard.