Helicopters Prove Worth In Vietnam
Helicopters Prove Worth In Vietnam
The 'copter has come of age as a weapon of war in the fighting in South Vietnam. The whirlybird has won acclaim for its rescue work --- snatching the wounded and helpless from almost certain death --- and as a hit and run attack craft. South Vietnam Helicopter in flight, views from the open door of the helicopter. MCUS - An army base with soldiers going about their business a parked helicopter. MCUS - A wounded soldier is helped out and off of the helicopter. MCUS - A wounded soldier seated on a beach chair is put in an ambulance. CUS - The front of the helicopter. Aerial - Views from the helicopter. CUS - A disabled helicopter sitting in shallow water. MS - A larger helicopter comes in and the disabled helicopter is fastened by steel cables and is lifted out of the water. MLS - This large helicopter flying with this disabled helicopter hanging by short steel cables.