ESCORT DUTY - RANCH HAND, VIETNAM Part 2

Description

Coverage of F-100's covering for Ranch Hand UC-123B's as they defoliate enemy territory on early morning run. (ROLLS: R30C-8F-196 and 197). 1) ALS's and AELS of four F-100's in fingertip formation flight to left and right and echelon flight showing aircraft breaking away in succession. 2) Shows smoke screen from CBU drop. 3) ALS of six UC-123B's spraying defoliant agent. 4) ALS of five UC-123B's flying ahead of camera aircraft and starting spray run. 5) AELS of CBU ordnance exploding and leaving path of white smoke.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities