TROOP BUILDUP IN VIETNAM, DA NANG AB AND BIEN HOA AB, VIETNAM Reel 2 · Part 1

Description

Covers arrival of Marine units at Da Nang AB and Army paratroopers at Bien Hoa AB during buildup of forces in Republic of Vietnam. Reel 1: 1) Shows USMC KC-130F taxiing on runway. 2) Shows TAC C-130E taxiing off end of runway. 3) Scenes of C-130A, then C-130E landing and taxiing to flight line. 4) Shows C-130A being towed to right. 5) INT C-130A showing Marines debarking, then marching away. 6) Marine on beach talking on radio -- shows landing craft moving to shore in background. 7) Scenes of LCV lowering ramp, M-48 tank emerging and driving ashore. 610': Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) Marine beach controllers talking on bullhorn and waving directional flag. 2) Scenes of USMC UH-34G's landing at Da Nang and being unloaded. 3) Scenes of TAC C-130E's taxiing to parking place and truck driving out cargo door. 4) Shows USMC KC-130F taxiing toward runway. 5) Scenes of Army mule being driven out of KC-130F followed by Marines in battle gear, then radio jeep. 6) Marines falling into formation beside flight line, then marching away. 797': Total footage in reel. Reel 3: 1) Army troops boarding trucks on flight line at Bien Hoa AB and trucks driving away. 2) Soldiers resting beside trucks near flight line. 3) Shows Army UH-1B (HU-1B) flying low to right over road. 4) Scenes of Army jeeps, trucks and mules starting to move out down road. 5) Shows C-130A taxiing on flight line. 6) CU of C-130A engine start. 7) Soldiers unloading duffel bags from C-130A. 8) Shows Army guidon indicating: 503 INF B CO. 2ND PLATOON. (This is 503rd Parachute Infantry) 380': Total footage in reel.

Collection

Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities