SPOOKY GOON (AC-47), BIEN HOA AB, VIETNAM Part 4

Description

Covers flare drop and night firing missions of AC-47's. 1' Parachute flares descending and muzzle flashes from Miniguns. 82' MLS's to ELS's of camouflaged AC-47's taking off to left--intercut with crewmen placing parachute flares in flare rack aboard AC-47. 233' AELS of AC-47 in flight to left at night. 240' Scenes of parachute flares descending and tracers from Miniguns. 337' Scenes of camouflaged AC-47 parked, No. 1 engine starting, aircraft taxiing out, and taking off to left. 435' AV1s INT AC-47 showing crewman attaching lanyard wire to parachute flares and tossing flares through door. 493' AV's of tracers from Miniguns as seen from AC-47 cockpit--pilot's sight reticle in fg. 511' MCU of chocks being pulled from AC-47 gear. 516' Crew members boarding camouflaged AC-47. (Late evening) 536' Ground crewman giving hand signals for engine start and "OK". 543' MCU of AC-47 parked, No. 1 engine starting, and aircraft taxiing out. (Late evening) 571' LS to MS to LS of AC-47 taking off to right at night. 596' INT AC-47 showing crew members boarding--last one aboard stores away ladder in tail compartment. (Night) 626' AC-47 No. l engine starting as seen from AC-47 door. (Late evening) 633' INT AC-47 showing pilot at controls, radio man, navigator, VNAF officer, and crewman attaching lanyard wires to flares. 736' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities