A vigilant crew scans the
ground for tell-tale puffs of smoke. Shoulder fired SAMs (surface-to-air
missiles) were a part of the enemy's arsenal at this time.
-photo courtesy of Kevin
Williams
The portside gunner's position
is ready for action with a belt of 50 caliber ammunition. This aircraft
has just parked into a revetment at Da Nang.
-photo courtesy of Kevin
Williams
North Vietnam, 1973
On the approach to land
at Hiaphong airport, this photo depicts the scenery out through the aft-end
of a CH-46 helicopter. At this time, HMM-165 was involved with mine
sweeping activities.
-photo courtesy of Kevin
Williams
In a compound just outside
of Da Nang, the Republic of South Vietnam's Vice President has just landed.
HMM-165 was involved in escort activities in conjunction with this VIP's
trip.
