8mm film, 1971

An interesting short bit (19 min) of a unit in 1971 going into a cold LZ to replace another unit in the field, shot by one of the grunts.
Interesting tidbits:
Excellent views of hamlets along HWY 1 and the old wrecked church
No helmets, everyone is in boonie hats.
Dude has a M203!  Rare even at that time.
Soooo many mustaches.
Distinct laxing of grooming standards and lots of personal items.
Someone has a big block of hash...
Gunships!  With dual 9-shot rocket pods.
116th AHC (Hornets, and Stingers).

There's also some additional info about the easter fight in the Song Ve.

Thanks for posting, Darby.

Tom

Wow. That's a great little piece of history right there.

Great stuff!