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Lt. Doug Orahood and Sgt. Joe "JJ" Johnson.
"JJ" installed a mini gun on his bird and with modifications obtained in
excess of 3,000 rounds per minute. That's another story we may soon
develop.
- Photo by,
1stLt. Doug R. Orahood
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I seem to recall that it didn't matter much when the
call came, you were always in the proper place to relieve yourself.
I also believe some have said you better watch where you step even in the
city of Da Nang. "Captain America" here.
Photo by, 1stLt. Doug R. Orahood
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"Purple Foxes" landing at the recon pad known as LZ
401. This picture was featured in a calendar published by the Vietnam
Helicopter Pilots Association.
- Photo by, 1stLt.
Doug R. Orahood
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All too often the "Purple Foxes" met here to say farewell
to those they had served with. All Gave Some . . . Some Gave All
. . .
- Photo by, 1stLt.
Doug R. Orahood
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All too often we also carried our seriously wounded
Marines to this hospital ship the "Sanctuary" or her sister ship the "Repose"-
Photo by, 1stLt.
Doug R. Orahood
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