Joel Glenn

The photos on this page are contributed by Joel Glenn, a pilot with the 161st in 1966.
I do not know the details behind these images, so...
If you wish to add or correct the caption, let me know.

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The routine for this infantryman was to be repositioned by helicopter every four or five days. Long sleepless and watchful nights followed by tension filled days on patrol were briefly relieved by the relative security of a helicopter movement.

Landing zone on a peninsular east of Qui Nhon. There were no level spots for a landing pad or for tent sites. The highest points were reserved for the radio antennas.

The Helicopter Wash. The crew chiefs took great pride in their aircraft and would get upset when we had to carry Nucbam. Whenever possible they would get the pilot to fly the aircraft down to a river where it could be washed. These two fellas have been identified by Denis Kitner as Joe Ladson and Excel E. Norwood

I think the gentleman on the right is Captain Langley Chavis. He returned to Vietnam in 1971 as commander of A/123rd AHB.

This must be at Lane AAF early on after the company arrival, since they are still using tents as sleeping quarters.

No electricity to speak of, Coleman lanterns were used in the evenings.

Must be a slow day. This may be Joel Glenn.

If anyone can identify anyone in these images, please send them to me (John Hastings) referencing this gallery and the image number, which is found below each enlarged image.