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South Vietnam tour 1968-69

I served in South Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and aircraft maintenance officer with the 605th Trans. Company ADS (Aircraft Direct Support), from November 1968 to November 1969. These photos were taken during this time. They represent what I saw. Most of the color photos were taken as slides using my Canon FT-QL purchased in South Vietnam in 1968. I copied them to digital using my Fuji S602Z with my old Canon slide adapter attached. These slides were in rough shape when I converted them to digital. two years ago. I apologize for the condition of these photos, but they are all that I have. *

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605th Patch & Map	605th Company Area	Members of the 605th	Me having FUN	Mr Cao
Maids washing Laundry	USO-Show-605th-PhuLoi 12-28-1968	Kids and An My villiage	Happy Pilot	Miss Lan-605th Parts Clerk
$Cobra w\o tail rotor$ Cobra w\o tail rotor	LSIcrew1.jpg	605-HQ	OH-6 on Wrecker	Lt. Parsley with kids
An My girl	Teacher Cooking Lunch	Teachers Cooking Lunch	An My teachers	An My homes
An My girls	An My kids	Kids Any My School 12-9-68	AnMy-School-Girls-JumpRope	Child-AmMy-School-68

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Dick T		22-Jan-2012 01:48
Was with 82nd Airborne at Phu Loi 11/68 - 7/69. Enjoyed the pictues. We took over abondoned French quonset huts when we got there. My office had a very faded red cross symbol - probably a medical facility for the French. The Japanese built the airstrip at PhuLoi during WWII.

Pat Collins		20-Jan-2012 19:18
My name is Pat Collins and I was assigned to the 165th Transportation Company (ADS) at Bien Hoa and Phu Loi in 1970. The 165th was a unit under command of the 520th Transportation Battalion (AM&S) (GS) in Phu Loi. I am the reunion coordinator for the 2012 Reunion of the 520th Transportation Battalion to be held in New Orleans, LA Aug. 1st thru Aug. 5th 2012 as guests of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association VHPA). This reunion is open to all units that were assigned or attached to the 520th Transportation Battalion. Please contact me at phuloicamp@hotmail for reunion information.

Pat Collins		20-Jan-2012 19:17
My name is Pat Collins and I was assigned to the 165th Transportation Company (ADS) at Bien Hoa and Phu Loi in 1970. The 165th was a unit under command of the 520th Transportation Battalion (AM&S) (GS) in Phu Loi. I am the reunion coordinator for the 2012 Reunion of the 520th Transportation Battalion to be held in New Orleans, LA Aug. 1st thru Aug. 5th 2012 as guests of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association VHPA). This reunion is open to all units that were assigned or attached to the 520th Transportation Battalion. Please contact me at phuloicamp@hotmail for reunion information.

Joe Samol		22-Nov-2011 17:12
Served as UH-34 crew chief with Marine HMM 361 in I Corp 67-68....returned to VN 70-71 working as LSI tech with 605th. foggy memories but remember the club and looking forward to a grilled steak and fries almost every nite. Great Pics posted.

Robert Mitchell		10-Oct-2011 22:21
I was with Class 9, 1968-1969

vietnamvetdaughter		04-Oct-2011 01:35
My father served in An Hoa, South Vietnam in the 2/11 Motor Pool in December 1968- December 1969. He was Lcpl. Dale Brown. He has asked me to try and find anyone who might have been there during this time.

Chuck Prudhomme		24-Sep-2011 16:44
Chuck Prudhomme : I was a UH1 crewchief with Pipesmoke in 68. While rigging a downed UH-1 west of Ben Cat on Oct 22 68 the CH47 was shot down. While responding to the crash in a swamp Johnson and I were hit and aircraft was damaged. I went on to flight school returning to RVN with 3/17th air cav. flew for 33 years Army/ Coast Guard/ EMS/ Fire. great site!

Roland Fowler		02-Sep-2011 01:21
i was stations in phu loi in 1967-68. i worked on the flight line.

Jeff Zito		05-Aug-2011 20:28
I flew the O-1 birddog with the 74th Reconnaissance Airplane Company in 1971 to 1972 out of Phu Loi. A great group of pilots and crew.

Ken Bruzek		16-Jul-2011 17:42
I served in phu loi in 69 with the 11th aviation bn hq co. With Royce Riley.

Ken Bruzek		16-Jul-2011 17:41
I served in phu loi in 69 with the 11th aviation bn hq co. With Royce Riley.

Guest		16-Jul-2011 17:39
I served in phu loi in 69 with the 11th aviation bn hq co. With Royce Riley.

paul conlon		02-Jul-2011 08:45
I was with the army avionics on TSN from nov 64 to June 67 & at Longh Than North W/ LSI in 68 &69. A auto accident in 1970 stopped me from going back in the army and back to Viet Nam.

DENNIS W. EDWARDS		06-Jun-2011 04:09
I SERVED WITH THE 34'TH ENGRS BN AT BEIN HOA APRIL 67- 68. DON'T EVER HEAR OF THEM BEING MENTION WONDER WHY!!!

steve		16-Mar-2011 15:10
Dave or anyone who served at Phu Loi in 1969. Can anyone give me any information of mortar, rocket, sniper or other attacks on the base during this time. I served with the 82 Airborne there. GoArmy82nd@Yahoo.com Thanks

Don (SKIP) Colborn		05-Mar-2011 04:18
Great photos. I served in Vung Tau with the 330th Transporation Co. from April 63 to April 64. Your pics sure bring back memories. Tony Larusso also served at this same time and he has a lot of pictures and a great story posted on the Viet Nam Archives site in Lubbock Texas. Thanks for the memories and thanks for taking the time to post your pictures for all to enjoy.

bud hinson		06-Jan-2011 20:38
great site - good job man o man am i confused. I started out with the 539th in mar 70 and was attached to pipesmoke flying on the hook 010 and 985. later in 70 transfered to HHC to jump over in order to slick crew and rig with pipesmoke. at some point of time i was transfered to the 165th but still attached to pipesmoke. was there in mar or april of 72 to pick up the brass and haul ass. ended up in Vung Tau for a month.

Karl Kietzke		26-Dec-2010 05:59
Add On: I am in the unit photo in the first row kneeling the 4th. from the right.

Karl Kietzke		26-Dec-2010 05:53
Add On: I am in the unit photo in the first row kneeling the 4th. from the right.

Karl Kietzke		26-Dec-2010 05:43
I was with the 605th from about Feb. 1969 to early 1970 when I extended for the 128th. AHC next door to the 605th. and crewed a UH-1H for the Tomahawks for 6 months. The tour with the 605th. was my second tour and the first 6 months I trained the enlisted people to work on Hueys since when I arrived the civilians were doing almost all the maintenance. From 6 months on I was the crewchief on the company helicopter so we must have flown together. My AC was usually Cpt. Ammons I believe.

Richard Gilkey		02-Sep-2010 18:37
Correction, my memory is not quite what it use to be. I was first stationed at 520th HDQ Co. while on security platoon, then went to 539th. For some reason I have been more reflective of old times while in Vietnam. All those photos bring back a lot of memories.

Guest		30-Aug-2010 17:05
Thank you and all service people for your service...and welcome home!

Gilbert W. Jackson		12-Aug-2010 12:53
I am now in Vietnam were I just remarry, a beautiful lady here, I was here in 1967-68, I was with the First Single, at Pho Loi, I now am liveing near Saigon, OK to some HCMC but for me it all ways be Saigon, I went back to Pho Loi with my wife son, and now also mine. I been trying to see if the bunker we bulit was still there. I love to see it again, I can show some picture of Pho Loi as I was able to see it this year. any one from there in that time I love talking with you. US Army. It be number one then and to this day still is, just ask me lol "ant nother but a thing" May God Bless all my Brother's

Richard Gilkey		22-May-2010 17:50
I was stationed at the 605th my first month in country assigned to security platoon. I remember on my 4th or 5th day in country being sent to bunker on the 539th perimiter for guard duty. Had no idea what to expect, don't think I even blinked the whole 9 hours while on guard duty. After como break I was leaning against the bunker and fell asleep. I cought hell from the sgt of the guard but we were officialy of guard duty after como break. Sure didn't enjoy guard duty for 30 days. I was then stationed at the 539th for the remining tour and then some. Time in country Nov. 69 to Feb 71. I wish I could remember the names of all the great guys I worked with and guys who were on my crew. Any of you see this message please email me. Thank you for the great web site, I really like the photo of Phu Loi, it brings back a lots of memories.

Ron Lobb		17-May-2010 14:22
I served with the 605th from late Nov. 66 then transferred to the 20th Trans. some time in July or Aug. 67. They were just laying out the big hanger when I left. Alot of good guys served in the 605th at that time.

rob p		02-Apr-2010 19:52
My father served in the 605th in 1971. His name was Robert "Bob" Parkman. I'm trying to help him out with the VA and I'm looking to get in touch with his commanding officer while he was in country. From what I read his CO was Major John J. Spisak. If anybody served with my father or knows how I can get in touch with his CO that would really help us. thank you

Larry Wilson		23-Mar-2010 03:40
Redhorse/prime beef. '67-'69. Con Thien to Can Tho. Welcome home brother!!

Dexter Stilwell		12-Feb-2010 00:50
just re visited this site, since last visit I have been contacted by members of the 539th. T.C. My old platoon sgt., My XO, and others. "again I thank you for this sight" Dexter

Paul Erickson		04-Jan-2010 22:03
Correction: I lived with the 90th Replacement Battallion. Thanks.

Paul Erickson		04-Jan-2010 21:37
I worked for Pan American Airways and lived with the 99th Replacement Battallion across from USARV Headquarters in Long Binh from October 1969 through December 1969. Pan Am had a ticket office on base. I was a ticket office supervisor with several Vietnamese and Chinese-Vietnamese women reservations/ticket agents. We made flight reservations and wrote tickets in a quonset hut office for Army vets who were returning to the states via MAC flights (they could then arrive at US air bases and go immediately to civilian airports for their flights home). We also had an office at the air terminal at Bien Hoa air base. I lived in a 2x4, plywood and screen wire BOQ overlooking the cold water latrine where Vietnamese women daily burned our crap with diesel fuel. Sanitation was very smoky. There was a bunker on the opposite side of the building. The Viet Cong would lob rockets almost every night at about 3am. The first one would wake me, I started running for the bunker with the second and the third one hit just before I made it. I did that a few times before just doing a count and then going back to sleep since I knew I would never make it and they never lobbed more than three. When I left to go to Danang on our rotation, I was relieved to find the rockets only came in there every two to three weeks. It was a lot safer there! Plus in Danang I lived with the Marines where a Gunny Sargent loaned me an M-16 with three clips and a 50 caliber Grease Gun with three clips "just in case". However, the mosquitoes were the problem in my BOQ there and rifles and submachine guns just aren't effective in combating those enemies. I sometimes joke about being a "semi-vet" since I lived in a combat zone with America's Finest - our Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine vets - and experienced hostile fire with regularity. My son, who is an Air Force IP or Instructor Pilot in the T-38 (was an F-15E pilot for three years in Lakenheath, Italy (over Kosovo), in Kuwait (over Iraq) and other assignments) doesn't like it. However, I have many friends who are vets who never experienced hostile fire, so even if I was only a civilian, I share many experiences and emotions with my brothers who carried arms in Viet Nam. God bless each of you for your service and I wish you health, prosperity and peace for the rest of your lives.

billy wilson		13-Nov-2009 12:07
this is billy wilson i was in the 539th just across the street, love all the pix brings back a lot of memorys. i was in country april 67 april 68. was there for tet got hit on my birthday to feb 17th 68 got out no holes in me i now live in mineral va retired from pipefitters local

George Salenbien		12-Nov-2009 08:27
I was with the 605th from May 67 to May 68. Worked in the motor pool a couple months then in a small welding shop next to the hanger in the motor pool area. Great duty with an old civilian named T.R.Barney. All we had were torches to weld with but repaired many helicopter parts and misc. jobs for company. Lived with a great bunch of guys in what was known as the party hootch for good reason.Never liked the red hats they had us wear for awhile.Spent one month on guard duty on perimeter near tower at main entrance. I welded all the machine gun mounts in the bunker windows. I remember the Nancy Sinatra show at the entrance to the hanger and the Bob Hope show at Cu Chi. I remember well one rocket attack that hit our co. area fairly hard only to find out that it was our own fire that hit us.I have a piece of shrapnel that ripped a hole in our tent hit my mosquito net rod on my bunk bending it to a 90> angle and it layed on my bunk. It would be a pleasure to hear from anyone there at this time .Thank you for this web page and the chance to remmaniss. HAPPY VETERANS DAY 2009

Shaun Brink BRUCE BRINK		08-Nov-2009 06:21
Hi to any of you out there who were at PHU LOI in 69 and early 70's. My husband Bruce was there and was a company clerk and in charge of the helicipoter dispatch. Maybe one of you remember him? I and my sons would like to hear more about the base and that time. You can write me at summersunwoman@aol.com. Bruce died in April 2005 of a brain tumor . We know some about his time there from his stories but would like to hear more. thanks shaun

rob		02-Nov-2009 05:15
hi i have a lighter with a parachute with a tiger on the front vietnam 68 69 bien hoa and the tekst on the back : let me win your heart and mind or i,ll burn your god damn hut down kan sombody tel me hwo it belong to ??

Dexter Stilwell		09-Oct-2009 03:08
I was at Phuloi 539th trans co 1968 1969. Did some tdy at 605th was sp 5 . Might have flown with you but dont remember . The sight and the pictures are great [thank you].

frank barone		22-Aug-2009 10:54
Thanks you, this brings back alot of memories. Saw a post from Sgt Bob Beltz-610 Maint. Batt. I served in the same company at Phu Loi 1968-1969. Thanks to all who served.

Larry Crawford		24-Jul-2009 01:30
LARRY CRAWFORD Late summer 1965 I was assigned to the 605th at Ft Riley KS loaded the equipment on to railroad flat cars shipped to Galviston TX waited about 3 weeks the troops left for Oakland CA to sail to Viet Nam

Jesse Shannon		10-Jul-2009 00:07
Thanks for the photo memories. I was in the 520th Trans Bn S-3 as the Maint. Officer. My tour was a bit after yours, however I was there when a 122mm rocket destroyed the Venable Service Center. There went my Sunday waffles. "Keep 'Em Flyin". I wore one of those red hats. Thanks again.

Guest		10-Apr-2009 02:42
david great job,. my name is bob brancazio I was with the 1st inf 1st avation battalion in phu loi jan69 thru 7jan 1970,went flying with cwo wong from hawaii spent new years eve flying in a birddog.Our hut was near the air strip which always got shelled great job again and welcome home all

Richard Calmes		10-Dec-2008 15:30
This is an amazing treasure trove of memories! And mostly in color! It brought back many memories! Thank you! V

Gary Worthington		04-Dec-2008 15:21
WOW nice pictures,It's been 40 years since I saw pictures of Phu Loi.I was with the 612th trans det with the 205th Chinooks May 67 to May 68 Welcome home brother All you brothers and sisters visit our site at www.vietnambrotherhood.com.

Dave Berry		27-Nov-2008 03:18
Dave, I was a combat medic with the 1st Infantry Division in '67-'68. We owed a lot to the aviators who not only took us in, but brought us out and flew protective cover. This is a great gallery. Thanks for all that you did and for sharing your memories. Voted Best regards, Dave Berry

Barry Campbell		15-Nov-2008 02:06
Dave I was in Phu Loi from Jan 1968 to late 1969. I was a crew chief with Pipesmoke. These pictures bring back some deep memories. Thank you for sharing your part of the war. I noticed a picture in the O-club and one of my favorite pilots, Darrel Carneal.

Bob		30-Jul-2008 18:56
I was in Viet Nam 1966-67 Top Tigers/Mustangs, Bien Hoa. Second tour Phu Loi with Aviation Section, HHB, 23rd ARTY GRP, Jan 1969-70. Great job with this web site, thanks for all those brothers who served and stood up for the cause, even though it got fuzzy sometimes. I am searching for any information or how to obtain information about an accident that occured in the practice sod area along side the runway at Phu Loi Mar 5 or 9, 1969. I was transitioning into the OH-6A when my IP, who name escapes me, when he rolled the aircraft. The aircraft was destroyed, but we manages to escape with minor injuries. If you can help please contact me, Thanks.

Bud Reddington		16-Jul-2008 07:51
I WAS IN LONG BIEN FROM JULY69 -70 AT THE 185TH MAINTENANCE BATALLION WORKING IN A COMMO TEAM. THERE WAS A GREAT GROUP OF GUYS HERE AND A LOT OF MEMORIES. PEACE BROTHERS!

Tom Pawloski Sr		13-Jul-2008 23:41
I was stationed in Phu loi from May 66 to May 67 with the 213Th. I worked as a Airframe repairman. I worked at the NCO club at night.

Ed Gundrum		17-Jun-2008 18:32
Thanks for the photos. I was in Phu Loi in 1968. Landed during Tet and remember it well. Lost contact with everyone over the years. //ed g

Russ Mason		12-Jun-2008 18:06
I can see my hooch in the 605th, the "club", our shop and bunkers. I was with Avel Central mar.68-Mar.69, part of 539th (detachment) housed at 605th. Lost all my photos taken with the Minolta bought at the PhuLoi PX, which I still have..the camera...not the photos...nasty divorce. Thanks for the photos. Hello to Black Cats, Pipesmoke, Avel guys, Big Bloody One guys.Good morning Vietnam...I can still hear "specialist 4 Pat Sajack"...thanks again, David.

Leonard Charbeneau		31-Mar-2008 15:24
David, I am fillled with memories looking at all of the pics, I served at Phu Loi 4/69-4/70 in the 74th Recon Airplane Company O-1 Birddogs, I was a Crew Chief and company armorer. Thanks

Bob Cayze		19-Mar-2008 18:27
Dave, nice gallary, I was with the 213 ASHC "BlackCats" in Phu Loi Feb-68/69. Thanks

John Schier		17-Mar-2008 22:52
It's been 40 years and I still remember almost all the details of Phu Loi, I was stationed at HHB 23rd Artillery Group, 1-68 thru 5-69 we were in charge of 6 arty batallions in III Corp. We were located Just a few hundred yards south and in the middle of the runway. I have lots and lots of pictures of the area and all those cobras and hueys and the string of 5 choppers that you could see flying from dawn to dusk.

Bruce Carbone		07-Mar-2008 13:34
Served with HHC 520th Trans Bn, Nov67-Nov68. Worked in commo section, and security platoon. I got rid of my pics from Nam a long time ago. Going thru pics on this site brings back a lot of memories. Some good and some not so good, however life goes on.

Peter G.		16-Feb-2008 01:37
Hi David I was just a kid of 10 when you were in Vietnam. I would like to thank you and all the woman and men who served and, for all you/they did. Thank You.

Ralph J. Page		04-Feb-2008 02:27
David, your site has been very touching. I was in the 605TH from Oct. '71 till early 1972, I was an airframe repairman(68G20) & had previously been at Chu Lai(176th AHC) & survived typhoon Hester. I worked mostly in the Big Hanger. As Supply Sgt. Joe Scott mentioned in his message, I to was also envolved in several conveys, turning in beds,lockers,etc at Long Bien. My hooch was near the main gate, spent many nights in the gate guard tower. My first experience with a Starlight Scope was on guard in the tower. Also, I have a couple of pic's of "Slick" the python and of the repainting of the Company(?) jeep. I hope to get my pic's on the web in the near future. Wishing you the best with "your kids". Ralph Page Vietnam Vet: '70-73 Desert Storm Vet: 26 Sept 1990- 01 Aug. 1991 Retired 1993 home:Adrian,Ga.

bruce philipie		30-Jan-2008 17:03
Hi David, We must have crossed paths..... I left 605th in 12/68. I was in supply and arms specialist. Great pics of the past. Take care and welcome home!!!

K�RJ		28-Jan-2008 15:02
Hello David. Enjoyed Back-in-the-Day. I was at Qui Nhon & Bein Hoa 68-70 ERA. Civilian A/C Maintanence . Would take a Huey down to Vung Tau for Sat. nite and Back Sunday with the UH-1 Crew. Nice Web-site. Regards Gene aka www.k0rj.com ...

Bruce Reischmann		13-Jan-2008 16:49
I worked in the armament shop in the 605th from June 70 until early 71, when lots of us were transfered to the 611th. Good photographs,

John Cokos		26-Dec-2007 21:03
David: Just surfed in on a link. Great set of photo's ! Used to hit Vung Tau now and then on an ammo ship and park out off the coast line. I remember that you had to back on board before dark, the VC used Vung Tau for R&R too! I also recall that jets used to bomb the hell out of the mountain range at dusk on what seemed a daily routine. I do photo restoration work, if you have anything photo's would need any work, contact me and I'll do it at no cost. It's a labor of love ! John Cokos

John Flath		08-Dec-2007 13:25
Hi, I left Ft Hood, Tx in Feb, 1967 bound for Oakland, Ca. Boarded the Gen Gordon, and arrived off shore of Vung Tau early March, 1967. Did guard duty at Long Binh amo-dump just after it was blown up by VC. Tranferred to Pho Loi with service at Hqs & Support Co, 610th Maint Battalion through Tet Offensive in February 1968. For the time that I was at the 610th Maint Battalion, we would hear the engines of the choppers warming up in the early morning hours. A little bit later, one after the other, lines of choppers would take off, and again during the late afternoon hours, these choppers would arrive in lines again to settle down from another day of flying. I remember standing in line for the mess hall and receiving fire from never seen VC off in the tree line. I remember the frequent VC mortar attacks, and their continual attempts to damage the parked choppers. My most vivid memories of Phu Loi was viewing the few helicopter remains in the 'bone yard' when I first arrived in March of 1967. You could walk through the area then. Very disturbing was the condition of the choppers, bullet holes, and blood. There were only a half dozen chopper frames there when I first arrived. On my last day at Phu Loi, I drove by the 'bone yard' and cannot forget how many frames were stacked up like so many lifeless piles of cordwood, and how many lives were forever changed for the people and families of those who flew in those machines. Thank you for posting the pictures. I had forgotten how the place looked. The 610th Maint Battalion was located on the perimeter, probably north of the runway.

Mike Sheller		28-Nov-2007 23:10
David, thanks for some old memories. I remember Phu Loi well. Doubt I'll ever forget. My very best to you! Mike

steve schropp		23-Nov-2007 21:02
Thanks for this sight, i served 69-70-71 at the 539th in Phu loi. I was in charge of the turbine engine shop and i flew on some recovery missions with some of my buddies at pipesmoke. When the 539th stood down i was moved to the 605th but i was a few months of getting out so i worked very little, i had some pilots that would look me up because they liked the way that i rigged the choppers but that was about it. Our daughter got out my slides last year and put them on a disk and then found music that was in back them and put it in the background. I was proud to have served with so many great guys, and even lost a classmate at Phug Vinh. Again thank you.

Ross Friend		19-Nov-2007 01:02
Thanks for the pics. Old memories for sure. 147th ASH (assult support helicopter co.)out of Vung Tau 66/67. Phu Loi during opperation Junction City (lived in tents on the air field). Vung Tau beach was called "Back Beach" in my day but it looked the same. For some other good photos of VN check out the 147th hillclimber web site. I've contributed a few pics to them. Chaplain ROYCE RILEY- You remember me from Ft. Sill? rossfriend@sbcglobal.net

Cindy Nguyen		11-Nov-2007 19:35
My grandfather was a supervisor of the mess hall at the 2nd Battalion, 13th Artillery Regiment at Phu Loi during the war. He was and American and his last name was Schmid or Smith. My dad and I have been trying to search for my grandfather since 1992 when we came to America under the Amerasian program. I came across these pictures and my dad immediately recognize the familiar landmarks. I am wondering if you or anyone here have any more pictures of the units at Phu Loi or know of a way to help with my search please contact me at nguyency11@comcast.net. Thank You, Cindy

Royce Riley		16-Oct-2007 18:11
Dave: I was a Chaplain for the 11th Aviation Command the same time you were in Phu Loi. You've taken some beautiful shots. Brings back lots of memories.

Mai Linh Nguyen		13-Oct-2007 09:04
Thank you for your service to the Republic of Vietnam !

bob aills		15-Sep-2007 22:02
bob aills salina kansas last one out the gate

bobaills		15-Sep-2007 21:56
i was at phu loi 71 72 605th trans co maint. plt. drove the last duece and ahalf out of the gate when we shut it down. stayed in hootch behind mess hall they called me red tall skinny white boy

Tom Yoder		17-Aug-2007 20:08
Thanks very much for the great web site and pics of Phu Loi, I was there April 1968-April 1969, in the 128th AHC, also known as the Tomahawks. Lots of memories especially in the photos, thanks again and welcome home to all the brothers who served in Vietnam, Tom Yoder

BOB BELTZ		09-Aug-2007 14:34
Thanks for the memories Dave ! I served with the 610th Maintenance Battalion in PHU LOI from Oct 67 till May 69 .

Tom Briggs		12-Jul-2007 01:41
Dave ... thanks for your service and the fact that you made it back. You may be interested in my gallery on 1966 Vietnam: http://www.pbase.com/tombriggs/vietnam Seems like a long time ago in one sense and like yesterday in others ... your photos bring back many and varied memories. Thanks for sharing.

bernie horak		07-Jun-2007 21:47
184th avation co.-l-19 bird dogs-'66and '67-phu loi was a lot smaller then. thanks for the memories

Rob Smith		21-Apr-2007 02:45
Hi David I was based in Thu Do mout in 65 and worked at Phu Loi it was nowhere as big in those early days.Rob Smith ex RNZE

LA TOAN VINH		12-Feb-2007 19:57
Dear DAVID Do you like to see the Phu-Cuong(Binh Duong) on Jan. 2007 http://www.pbase.com/latoanvinh/binhduong

Sky Redpath		05-Dec-2006 20:38
Thanks for posting these great pictures. I was stationed at MACV Training Directorate in Siagon in 1971. I would love to hear from anyone who was with the same outfit or lived at Peeler Compound, and would love to see old pictures of Peeler Compound. Mike Noland, Dale Shinault?

Dale John Larsen		26-Sep-2006 11:02
Thanks for posting the pictures. I'm not sure the photo is of you but I saw someone wearing a Rigger's red hat. I served as a rigger near Cam Rahn and have a few pictures posted

Assaf Peretz		24-Aug-2006 07:41
This galery is very intresting. thanks for sharing. Assaf

Kevin O'Connor		07-Mar-2006 04:30
I believe that my father (Leonard C. O'Connor) was a Huey pilot with the 605th in 1969. Do you remember him?

Charles Stevens		25-Jan-2006 06:19
Thank you very much for these pictures. I was stationed with the 605th from Nov 1966 to about June 1967. I was transfered to Tan San Nhut just before they had some artillery rounds fall short on the compound. I was very fortunate. I'm pushing 60 now and my tv went on the blink. I was sitting here thinking about Viet Nam and I'm sure glad I did this search. Thanks again.

Guest		03-Jan-2006 20:06
I was the last Supply Sgt of the 605th, turning its assets over to AID in April 1972. The 605th, commended at the time by MAJ Spisak, was the last unit in Phu Loi. As one of the last official acts of standing down, we took Slick, the company's 140 lb python mascot and turned him lose in the bog from where he came. I don't recall what happened to Max, the company's prize fighting dog that helped us pocket big bucks on numerous wagers. SGM (ret) Joe Scott

Guest		03-Jan-2006 20:03
I was the last Supply Sgt of the 605th, turning its assets over to AID in April 1972. The 605th, commended at the time by MAJ Spisak, was the last unit in Phu Loi. As one of the last official acts of standing down, we took Slick, the company's 140 lb python mascot and turned him lose in the bog from where he came. I don't recall what happened to Max, the company's prize fighting dog that helped us pocket big bucks on numerous wagers. SGM (ret) Joe Scott

Guest		17-Oct-2005 07:43
Thank you for these really great photos. I was born in 1954 and so a little too young to be brought in for the war but fate somehow got hold of me and I made my first visit to Vietnam in 1988. I have been living and working here full time since 1994. Some places havn't changed since you were here but you would not recognize Vung Tau even since 1998. The government razed all the girlie bars on the back beach and made a beautiful park. With the help of oil money, Vung Tau has gotten quite wealthy and become really a beautiful place. Believe it or not even high rise luxury condos are sprouting up down there.

Tim Matlack		15-Aug-2005 22:46
Great pictures of the 605th . I was there from mid 70 to 71 . I was p 68 F 20 aircraft electrician. Spc 5 Mann was there at your time in charge of the elec shop . Capt Fight ,X/O W/O 1 Edelman got to fly with him quite a bit to scratch out those red X,s & /s from maint recs. Thanks for the site .

Dan Liles		19-Jul-2005 18:25
David Great Site !! I was on an OH-6 that ended up in the bone yard in October 1968...Tail boom broken, right skid collapsed and blades beat all to hell. About 35 bullet holes.....any chance you may have pictures ? Thanks, Danny Liles

Bill Williams		08-Jul-2005 01:50
David, My name is Bill Williams, I was a 1LT in the 605th from 2/68-2/69. and I admit that I barely recall knowing you during that time. To my total surprise I found your website today after putting in a Google search, while I was on holding on the telephone for a business call. WOW! Surprise is not the word, seeing all these familiar photos and the hangar and aircraft is stunning. But then, I finally get to page 7 and there I am, Christmas eve, in our little "O" club, Sam to my right (left in photo and he was my roommate). my buddy Daryl, Phil Duffy in the background, later one of my groomsmen after we both returned home, Major Vosel the "old man" and Charlie bartending. Remarkably I have several other photos, taken the same night, and they are so similar they must be from the same roll of film. Although in my photos the members of the group, especially me, are a little more "festive". Couldn't have been the Jack Daniels??? I live in Atlanta now and we have an organization called the Atlanta Vietnam Veterans Business Association, very non political, dedicated to honoring those lost in service and demonstrating a positive image of the Vietnam Vets. Check out www.avvba.org Would love to hear from you and Welcome Home!

Chuck Harvey		06-Jun-2005 08:51
Welcome Home brother Chuck Harvey USMC 68-72 RVN 68-70 2nd Batln 9th Marines

wandertheglobe		03-Jun-2005 04:44
David, very nice gallery, thanks for taking the time to put together and for sharing! I have all of my dad's slides from his 2 tours but have converted very few to digital. One of from the top of the Rex Hotel and I have it posted in my Vietnam gallery. One of these days I hope to do what you have done with his pictures. http://www.pbase.com/wandertheglobe/vietnam

Peter Chou		02-Jun-2005 18:06
Excellent images of peace in a difficult and troubled times!

Paul Dickenson		01-Jun-2005 21:46
These are amazing! A fantastic historical record, brilliantly shot in what can't have always been easy conditions. Paul

Guest		31-May-2005 05:39
good view! so special ^^

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