Gary White's Pictures

From 1968-69

30 total images

Out and About in the AO

Rattler slick at LZ Ross in 1968 Low level at the west end of the Que Son Valley in 1969 Low level at the west end of the Que Son Valley in 1969 Flying trail on a sniffer mission Firebirds hitting a tree line Firebird rocket about to hit the trees that are viciously attacking an innocent hooch Rock memorial at some unknown firebase. Anybody remember where it was?

Standing By at LZ Baldy

Firebird 'Hog' ship Firebirds waiting for something to do Don Vishey in front of a Firebird 'Hog' ship.

Cu Lao Re Island

Cu Lao Re Island (sounds like kula ray) about 25 miles off shore at Chu Lai Cu Lao Re Island (sounds like kula ray) about 25 miles off shore at Chu Lai Catholic church on Cu Lao Re Island

The Beach at Chu Lai

The beach at Chu Lai The beach at Chu Lai The beach at Chu Lai Sunrise on the beach at Chu Lai. Note the concertina wire.

The Officer's Club Expansion

The officers club as it was in 1968 The expansion in progress in late 1968 or early 1969 The completed expansion project

Floor Show (not Bob Hope)

No explanation needed No explanation needed No explanation needed

Barko the Airborne Dog

Barko the airborne dog. You can just see her head at the front of the open door as her flare parachute is rigged. Barko has left the helicopter She is almost down

My Rattler 5 "License Plate"

My 'license plate' from October-November 1968

A Day That Will Live In Infamy!

Fortunately for the company, my command only lasted a few days.

Gary at home

Home sweet home A younger skinnier Gary (with hair) relaxing at home after a hard day in the AO