Wings of freedom, the VNAF today (outtakes), Vietnam Reel 1 · Part 1

Description

Captured Viet Cong footage showing Viet Cong methods and tactics. Reel 1 - 1) VCs winding mopic film around frame, placing film in solution, viewing film over light table and making special effects title shots. 2) VCs on trail carrying large sacks of rice. 3) VCs wading through irrigation ditch and riding skiffs through rice paddy. 4) VCs riding and pushing bicycles on trail. 5) VCs making rifles, crossbows and other weapons. 139' Total footage in reel. Reel 2 - 1) VCs firing crossbows at target. 2) VCs making booby traps with spears and pointed sticks, implanting spears in deep pits, and other things. 3) VCs cooking rice, wrapping rice in cloth for distribution, and VC eating rice. 4) VCs making sandals (Ho Chi Minh slippers) from tire treads and leather thongs. 5) VCs at briefing. 6) VCs firing mortar, rifles, and machine guns. 7) VC leaders looking at map and briefing their troops. 8) VCs firing rifles during ambush. 9) VCs entering holes in ground, emerging, charging across field and taking prisoners. 395' Total footage in reel. Reel 3 - 1) VCs firing rifles and machine guns at unidentified aircraft. 2) VCs charging across field firing weapons. 3) Debris of aircraft burning in jungle. 4) VCs firing weapons during ambush, taking weapons from the dead. 5) Structures (maybe VC camp) burning after attack. 6) VCs crossing irrigation ditch. 7) VCs tearing down fences and fortifications of overrun hamlet. 8) VC digging and removing fuse from unexploded bomb. 9) VCs opening bomb casing with hacksaw. 10) VC bandaging arm of wounded man and surgeon removing his gown and mask. 11) VCS with prisoners walking through jungle. 12) VCs on trail, entering friendly village, eating, singing and dancing. 13) VCs relaxing at rest camp. 14) Groups of US prisoners eating. 15) VCs in dugout canoes with machine guns, mortar and radios. 385' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities