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

Restored Zero video.

 Great video. Plus some really good reference for the model.

Keith Ferris aircraft camouflage scheme by Paul Mercer

 Keith Ferris is a well known Aircraft Artist.  In the late 60 through the 70's Keith was an official artist for the USAF. Many of his painting are in the USAF Museum in Dayton Ohio.  Among his work was experimental aircraft camo schemes.  I found this article on an Aviation Blog.  Link to more schemes :Keith Ferris camo schemes

The original 191St Six Pack

 The glory days of the 191St FIG.   The F-106 was an amazing fighter at the time it was in service. Without wing tanks the Six was unbeatable.