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.

Vung Tau is a fitting name for the coastal town that invites people to pause and stay a while. Translating to "anchorage" in English, the word aptly describes one of its main functions for the past few centuries. …

The two ships arrived at Vung Tau on 20 November 1968. HMAS Duchess rting the fast troop transport HMAS Sydney to Vietnam in November 1969. Duchess next sailed to Hong Kong for a two-day stopover, before continuing passage north, in company with HMAS Derwent, visiting the South Korean ports of Inchon and Chinhae, and the Japanese ports …

Swiftboaat 1968/1969 from Luck Wis. 1968 - 1969 539th, in hooch with R Braff & D Miller did a little of everything. 05-Dec-2019 00:30. Was with the 1st Air Cav, Co A, 15th TC aircraft maintenance, 1969 to 1971, right next to Darkhorse, across from the control tower, Served as a crewchief on a Huey. Flew all kinds of missions.

Background. In the early hours of 23 May 1969 a swimmer/sapper attack against ships berthed at the DeLong pier in Vung Tau was thwarted, with Clearance Diving Team 3 (CDT 3) playing a …

• USS Force (MSO-445) while moored with other ships in Vung Tau Harbor, sent crew ashore for liberty leave March 3-7, 1967; and docked to pier at Cam Ranh Bay March 13-15, 1972 and Vung Tau April 25-May 3, 1972 • USS Fortify (MSO-446) docked to pier at Cam Ranh Bay on September 30 and November 29, 1971

She was 1,600 tonnes, 100m length, 15 m beam and draught of 4 m. On 27/28 June 1970, Meeker County was berthed starboard side to Delong Pier at Vung Tau. At approximately 0220 on 28 June, the starboard bow sentry noticed a white line tied to a pier fender under the bow. Two minutes later a swimmer surfaced near the fender; the …

The Song is the new beachfront integrated project in Vung Tau, by the developer An Gia. It is perfectly located less than a 2-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City and presents itself as a convenient tourist destination and weekend home. The area of Vung Tau in the south of Vietnam's economic capital has proven high demand with 18 million visitor/year in 2018, …

Below is the current list of ships with smaller craft going ashore in Vietnam. What if a ship I served on is not on this VA Agent Orange ship list? • USS Zelima (AF-49) [Auxiliary Stores Ship] conducted numerous on …

• USS Maddox (DD-731) sent motorized whaleboats ashore while anchored in Vung Tau Harbor on March 3, 1967 • USS Blue (DD-744) anchored in Da Nang Harbor on April 21, 1968, with crewmembers going ashore for picnic • USS Lowry (DD-770) sent motorized whaleboat ashore at Phan Thiet on June 5, 1968

Settling in Vung Tau. In April 1966 HMAS Sydney was a week away from completing the first of her 25 voyages to South Vietnam when the Australians received permission to …

Photos Of Vung Tau During Vietnam War. Photo collection shows how Vung Tau looks like in during the late 1960s. Anyone can write on Bored Panda.

A simple non assuming place - a little Smokey but once the food arrives nothing else matters - my first meat pie in Vietnamese and it was superb - it came with perfect chips and sublime gravy - my wife had a Vietnamese dish which she loved and we both enjoyed an authentic apple pie with super vanilla iced cream - the food has a home …

U.S.S. Ajax (AR–6) [Repair Ship] anchored in Vung Tau area for repair duties with evidence of shore-based repairs during June 1968, September to October 1969, April to May 1970, and August to ...

As a member of the Army Selective Service, SP4 Whitehouse served our country until July 3rd, 1969 in Phuoc Tuy, South Vietnam. He was 21 years old and was not married. Richard died from an undetermined accident. His body was recovered. Richard was born on June 10th, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Today, Vung Tau is a bustling tourist spot for Saigoneers looking to get out of the city and enjoy some ocean waves, but these photos from 1967 reveal its past as a working port. …

Shipwreck at Vung Tau, circa 1969. The Greek-registered Idannis K was a former US Liberty ship, which ran aground on Back Beach, Vung Tau in 1967. Although …

Vung Tau is Ho Chi Minh City's closest beach resort, and can be reached by a picturesque hydrofoil ride down the Sài Gòn River or by a rather circuitous highway route. The water is not terribly clean, but the town with its fishing fleet and outdoor restaurants is colorful and relaxing. Thousands flock there on Sunday afternoons to jump into the surf with most of …

Shipwreck at Vung Tau, circa 1969. The Greek-registered Idannis K was a former US Liberty ship, which ran aground on Back Beach, Vung Tau in 1967. Although the USN was prepared to re-float the vessel, …

Tet 1969 was practically missed by the media. Histories of Vietnam make almost no mention of it. Yet the Tet 1969 attack at Cu Chi, where I was stationed at the time, was a memorable engagement. It began with a rocket and mortar attack. The area of the 116th Assault Helicopter Company (the 'Hornets') was near the center of the large Cu Chi ...

The initial mission in Tuy Phuoc: We planned to work within the framework and resources of the nationwide joint U.S.-Vietnam pacification program which was aimed at improving the lives and security of the rural Vietnamese people. This included civilian efforts to construct or repair schools, village offices, irrigation, roads, as well as provide training …

Ned Kelly's Pub Vung Tau, Vung Tau. 1,031 likes · 8 talking about this · 751 were here. NED KELLY PUB & RESTAURANT - Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner - Cold Beer - Nice view

Perhaps that's why one enjoys these photos of Vung Tau taken in 1967–1968. They also appeal to font fanatics that will appreciate hand-lettered signs, …

One man told of having given all that he had three times to sail away, but the boat was forced back to shore each time; he served three prison terms. Thousands of …

Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 25 August 1968. A large c... Vung Tau, South Vietnam. 25 August 1968. A large crowd of spectators watch a diving event at the ... Download Low …

The group, which became known as the China Beach Surf Club, ran from 1968 until the end of the Vietnam War. Australian surfers Sgt. Don McDonald and Sapper Bruce Lauder headed for the surf at Vung Tau. Photo courtesy of the California Surf Museum. The Aussies Did It First. Some 61,000 Australians served in Vietnam in the …

Street scene in Ba Ria prior to Tet Offensive of 1968. Photo courtesy of John Nulty RAE. US Military Ba Ria in 1968. Ba Ria in 1968. The orange arrow indicates the route taken into Ba Ria from Nui Dat down Route 2. The Song Dinh (River) is clearly seen to the left of the image, five significant locations are marked (A – E).

The Malibu House. Khách sạn ở Vũng Tàu. Vị trí trung tâm. Situated in Vung Tau, 500 metres from Back Beach, The Malibu House features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace. 9,4. Tuyệt hảo · …

Bell Iroquois UH1-H (Hotel) helicopters being accepted at the Vung Tau No. 9SQN hangar in February 1968. A2-383-3. A2-383-4. Acr297267408832-213031435. A No. 9 SQN RAAF SVN 'Bushranger' at the re-arm point Kanga Pad, Nui Dat; the 'hot refuelling' PSP area in the left background. ... Aerial view en route Vung Tau to Nui Dat from the …

Here's an example of a monthly budget for two people living comfortably in Vung Tau: One-bedroom apartment (cable TV, internet, and water included) $350. Electricity (air con every night, some days, and cooking gas) $62. Housekeeper (four hours a week) $50. Prepaid cell phone plan with unlimited data (X2): $6.

Tập tin:Tòa hành chánh thị xã Vũng Tàu.jpg Tòa hành chánh thị xã Vũng Tàu năm 1968. Cho tới ngày 30 tháng 4 năm 1975, thành phố chỉ có 2 trường trung học Trung học Vũng Tàu, được thành lập năm 1954 và Trung học tư thục Thánh Giuse, và một bệnh viện công cộng (Bệnh viện Lê ...

Save. At the ripe old age of 21, I found myself conscripted, trained, armed and residing in this beautiful place called 'the Riviera of the South China Sea'. Only problem was, there …

Vung Tau. A popular weekend escape from HCMC, Vung Tau rocks at weekends when beach-starved locals and expats descend in numbers, but it is relatively quiet during the week. The city enjoys a spectacular location on a peninsula, with ocean on three sides; the light and sea air make it a refreshing break from sultry Saigon.

Ten of them cluster around one of the three air bases that became the most contaminate with dioxin: Da Nang, Phu and Bien Hoa. Provinces. Population in 2009 (millions) Percentage of Province Sprayed During …

Thailand. The Pesticide Control Act of Thai Law bans Agent Orange and other toxic chemicals in Thailand. In particular, the PACT Act recognizes service members who served in any U.S. or Royal Thai military base in Thailand between January 9, 1962, through June 30, 1976, who were most likely exposed to Agent Orange.

Vung Tau, on the other hand, was a quiet coastal town, still early in its development, as seen in these photos taken by an American service member named Jeff …