FORWARD AIR CONTROLLER, RACH GIA, VIETNAM Reel 1 · Part 4

Description

Coverage of O-1E FAC activities. Shows airstrip crossing highway, policeman closing gate across road to allow aircraft to takeoff; O-1E taking off and landing; and aerial views of Rach Gia, delta area, and air strikes against hillside. 1) Shows policeman raising gate across road and traffic sorting to move through. 2) CU of gate being lowered and fastened by policeman. 3) Sequence of shots of FAC and crew chief walking to O-1E, pilot boarding aircraft, starting engine, and taxiing toward airstrip. 4) AV's of delta area, village of Rach Gia, and airstrip at edge of town. 5) Airstrip as seen from aircraft during approach and landing. 6) Shows gate to Rach Gia near airstrip. 7) AV from rear seat of O-1E showing smoke rocket hitting hillside. 8) ALS's of smoke rising from airstrike on side of hill. 9) CU of pilot's head -- camera pans to show smoke rocket being fired. 10) Scenes of O-1E taking off from Rach Gia airstrip, then landing to right. 11) LS of gate with traffic waiting to cross airstrip. 12) CU of crew chief pulling safety pins from smoke rockets. 13) CU of stop sign on gate as it is being lowered. 14) AV's of paddies and canals in delta area.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities