Nha Trang Photos

71st SOS Life at Nha Trang; Spring 1969, Page 1

Reservists Lt. Col. Donald F. Beyl and Capt. William R. Joyce, Jr. pause in front of AC-119G #53-8069 "City of Columbus" at Nha Trang Air Base, Vietnam. The aircraft was named "City of Columbus" after the 71st's home city, Columbus, Indiana.

SSgt. Jack Study pauses in the line truck 'Alpha 8' in Victor row. Jack and others who worked on the flightline during the night had to wear a flak jacket and helmet during times of high mortar activity. Jack was a line maintenance technician.

First AC-119G arrives at Nha Trang (Dan Uland photo)

First ferry crew arrival at Nha Trang on 27 Dec 1968.
(L to R) SSgt. Paul Jester(not a ferry crew member); Maj. Byron Feather (Nav.); Maj. Clyde Sherrill (Pilot); SSgt. Herb Loveless (F/E); Capt. Howard Mangin (CoPilot); Sgt. Warren Hinton (Crew Chief) (Dan Uland photo)