Tan Son Nhut Airfield, 1973. A NVA pith helmeted soldier (left) walks to board C-130 in predawn light for flight from Saigon to Hanoi courtesy of USAF. Bright yellow aux power cart on far left, and two NVA officers standing at center. Several C-130 crew members watch on right. "Flying Horse and Chariot" insignia of the 463rd Tactical Airlift Wing visible on side of C-130. The 463rd TAW was out of Dyess AFB, Texas, and had C-130 aircraft on rotation to the Pacific theater throughout the war.
I believe you meant to say Dyess AFB, Texas! Actually, the 463rd was based at Clark from 1965-1971 flying B-models. When they were phased out, the wing inactivated and the 463rd designation went to Dyess.
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