More A-4 at Chu Lai.   Hard to believe I left that airbase  51 years ago. All photos are from Marine Veterans that had been stationed at Chu Lai.

Bob Hope entertaining the troops during the Christmas time.  God bless you Bob, you brought joy to us.

Napalm bomb being fuse.  Normal alert load for quick support. 

First A4 to land a Chu Lai newly finished runway.

Another picture of the first A4 taxing into the ramp

Yes this is a napalm bomb. Early one were painted this ugly red-pink color. 

Chu Lai early days continued

 More veteran photos.

David Dunn photo

Dave Dunn photo

David Dunn photo

David Dunn Photo

Jato assist take off

Early Napalm tank color 

Photos of A-4's at Chu Lai early days. Marine air support.

 Here are a bunch more of veterans photos that had been taken at Chu Lai.   Time frame is form the first flights of the field until the airfield was closed.  Lots of memories for me. My time frame was from 1968-1970.  This is also tribute to the men and women at service at the airfield.  Plus to keep the memories going for those who have pass on over the years.  

In this batch I will try to insert the early years.  The A-4s had to use Jato bottles to get airborne. Than use a arrestor land system while the large runway was be constructed.  This like 53 yrs ago so be kind if my photos repeat or get mixed up. 

road ro airfield.

Note the Jato bottle on the fuselage