VIET CONG WEAPONS TEST-122MM ROCKET, CAT LAI, VIETNAM Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Covers firing demonstration of captured 122mm rockets as a familiarization with the weapon, and recognition and identification of the weapon. Reel l: l) Troops carrying l22mm rockets from CH-47B to launch site, placing rockets on bipod launcher using transit to align weapon with target, checking inclination of rocket, inserting fuse in warhead, connecting wires to rocket motor, and plugging circuit plugs in firing control panel. 2) Shows l22mm rockets being launched. 3) Crater from blast of rocket motor. 4) AVs of launch site and launches of several l22mm rockets. 420' Total footage in reel. Reel 2: l) High-speed camera footage of l22mm rocket launches and blast effect of the rocket motor. 2) Night firings of l07mm and l22mm rockets. 504' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities