Khe Sanh runway, Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam Part 1

Description

Covers portions of the battle for Khe Sanh where the USMC defended the base against numerically superior Viet Cong and NVA forces. Covers conditions at the base, resupply by C-123s and C-130s, close air support by A-4s, wreckage of C-123s and C-130s, and evacuation of Marines and Vietnamese from the area. Reel 1 1) AVs of base and airstrip. 2) C-123K takeoff climb. 3) C-130 LAPES passes. 4) C-123K approach and landing (hard touchdown). 5) Vietnamese and Marines rushing to board C-123K, other Marines leaving C-123K and USMC CH-46A. 6) C-123K landing. 7) Holes in runway and Marines repairing damage with wide variety of equipment. 8) C-130 burning and fire fighters spraying foam on fire. 9) Battered remains of C-123s and C-130s. 10) C-130B taxiing as fuel steams from punctured wing fuel cell. 11) USN/USMC A-4s in bombing passes near base. 12) Cargo paradrop from C-123s and C-130s (loads appear to fall off target). 226' Total footage in reel.

Collection

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

Series

Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities