CREW CHIEF DOOR GUNNER (US ARMY GUNSHIPS - UH-1B'S), BIEN HOA AB Part 3

Description

Covers preflight inspection of USA UH-1B gunship, loading of M-60 machine guns, strafing and rocket firing passes over Viet Cong held areas, return of helicopter, and inspection for damage from ground fire. Helicopter crew consists of pilot, copilot, crew chief (gunner in right door), and gunner (left door). 1) AV's from USA UH-1B during strafing and rocket firing passes over wooded areas, rice paddies, and hutches also shows copilot and pilot at controls and other USA UH-1B's in the attacks. 2) Gunners firing M-60 machine guns. 3) Crew leaving USA UH-1B after mission and checking for damage from ground fire. 4) Gunners loading ammunition aboard USA UH-1B. 5) Pilot and copilot preflighting USA UH-1B and Minigun on landing gear brace, donning flak vests, and getting into cockpit. 6) Gunners loading M-60 machine guns. 7) Shows USA UH-1B rotor starting.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities