Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. VISITING DIGNITARIES AT TAN SON NHUT AB, BIEN HOA AB AND DA NANG AB, VIETNAM

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. VISITING DIGNITARIES AT TAN SON NHUT AB, BIEN HOA AB AND DA NANG AB, VIETNAM

1967

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Coverage of Gen John D. Ryan, CinC PACAF, making his first tour of Southeast Asia bases since assuming this command, attending mission briefings and awarding the DFC to Capt Johns and Capt Henderson of the 3rd TFW. Also shows Gen Howell M. Estes, Jr., Comdr MAC, and staff arriving by C-141A at Tan Son Nhut AB and Da Nang AB; Gen Estes accompanied by Col James P. Warndorf inspecting and attending briefing at the 600th Photo Sq trailer compound, touring the 617th Military Airlift Support Sq and inspecting a HH-3E of the 37th ARRS. REEL 1: EDITOR'S SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7X-2151. (TAN SON NHUT AB) 1' LS of Gen Ryan and party, including Brig Gen Jimmy Stewart (AF Res), arriving at and boarding a camouflaged C-130. 30' MCU of Gen Ryan watching forklift unload JP-4 fuel cells from G-130. 56' MS of visiting VIP's as cargo is being offloaded from C-130. 59' MS of Gen Ryan putting on headset in C-130 cockpit. 73' LS of VIP's leaving area by car -- pan right to camouflaged C-130E. 95' SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7X-3042. (TAN SON NHUT AB) 100' Scenes of Gen Estes and Col James P. Warndorf leaving new conference room trailer, going to staff car and leaving the 600 Photo Squadron -- pan right to sign on trailer: 600 PHOTO "KHAN DO" KAT. 129' CU sign: FILM CONTROL. 133' SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7X-3043. (TAN SON NHUT AB) 136' Scenes of Gen Estes arriving by C-141A of 60th MAW, alighting and being greeted by unidentified major general, Col Warndorf and other officers and Gen Estes walking toward base operations and exchanging salutes with officers. 187' LS of Gen Estes going to staff car and leaving area escorted by two AP jeeps. 213' MLS & MS of colonels, including Col Warndorf, talking. 220' SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7X-3053. (TAN SON NHUT AB) 224' Scenes of Gen Estes, Maj Gen Joseph A. Cunningham, Comdr 22nd AF, and others hosted by Col Warndorf, walking in the 600th Photo Sq trailer compound, going into and exiting still lab and entering Conference Room trailer -- shows airman hanging sign on door knob: CAUTION! DO NOT ENTER, FILM PREVIEW IN PROGRESS FOR GEN ESTES. 302' SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7F-475. (BIEN HOA AB) 307' Scenes covering the presentation of two DFC's to Capt Johns and Capt Henderson --shows medals on pillow, Capt Baxter reading citation's, Gen Ryan with Col Richard C. Catledge, Comdr 3rd TFW, arriving at alert pad, Gen Ryan pinning the DFC's on both captains, Gen Ryan going into the Alert Facility Air Crew Building and leaving by car. Also includes CU of hand clasp. 393' SLATE: ROLL: R30C-7F-481. (BIEN HOA AB) 399' Scenes of Gen Ryan, Brig Gen Stewart, Brig Gen Rocky Triantafellu, DCS/Intel PACAF, and party arriving by VC-123B, alighting and leaving area by caravan. 436' MS's of Gen Ryan, Brig Gen Stewart, Maj Gen Charles G. Chandler, Jr., DCS/Materiel PACAF, Maj Gen John W. Vogt, Jr., Dep for Plans and Opns PACAF, and others being briefed in jet maintenance shop -- shows Gen Ryan inspecting jet engine aftburner.7 474' Scenes of Gen Ryan and staff officers with Lt Col Dennis, Ranch Hand Squadron Comdr, inspecting C-123B and departing area by staff cars. 497' SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7F-482. (BIEN HOA AB) 499' Scenes of Gen Ryan's departure by T-39A -- shows Gen Ryan shaking hands with Col Catledge, boarding aircraft, crew chief giving engine cart signal, aircraft door closing, ground power cables being removed and T-39A taxiing out. 538' TAIL SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7F-482 AND 484. (BIEN HOA AB) 544' CU's of 3rd TFW sign. 557' MLS of Gen Ryan and staff arriving at the 531st Fighter Sq Building and going inside. 572' CU's of 531st TFS Strike and Return sign; sign on car windshield; GEN RYAN, LT GEN MOMYER, BRIG GEN STEWART, COL CATLEDGE and COL CAYLOR; and four stars on ID plate. 586' MS's & CU of Gen Ryan and staff leaving 531st TFS Building and departing by car. 597' SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7G-172. (DA NANG AB) 602' MCU sign: WELCOME TO DA NANG AB, RVN, BASE OPERATIONS. 606' Shows T-39A taxiing in as directed and Gen Ryan, Lt Gen Momyer and Brig Gen Stewart alighting and exiting left frame after being welcomed by Col Allan P. Rankin, Comdr 366th TFW, and Col George H. Sylvester, Base Comdr. 629' Scenes of second T-39A taxiing in and Maj Gen Vogt, Maj Gen Chandler and Brig Gen Triantafellu alighting. 641' Scenes of Gen Ryan and staff arriving at the 366th Tactical Unit Operations Center with CU of signs: 366th TUOC and 366TH TFW WARRIORS with emblems, including the 389th TFS, Ranch Hand and 390th TFS. Also shows the party visiting the 366th Maintenance Control and 366th FMS barracks and areas. 695' SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7G-177. (DA NANG AB) 703' Scenes of C-141A of 60th MAW taxiing in -- shows four stars in cockpit window, Gen Estes, Maj Gen Cunningham and staff alighting and being greeted by Col Rankin, Col Alan R. Vette, Comdr 37th Air Rescue and Recovery, Lt Col Robert F. Hazeleaf, Comdr 617th MASS, Maj Richard W. Oestrike, Comdr Det 9, 30th Weather Sq, Capt John E. Ford III, Comdr Det 7, 600 Photo Sq, and CMSgt Conrad F. Stevens; party going to TUOC, leaving the command post and inspecting HH-3E. 793' EDITOR'S SLATE:ROLL: R30G-7G-179. (DA NANG AB) 798' MCU's of 617th MASS (MAC) ACP above doorway and Gen Estes and party leaving -- shows the Tired Tiger Award painted on side of C-141A. 809' Scenes of Gen Estes arriving at C-141A plane side -- shows Col Sylvester presenting plaque for the most improved area on base to Sgt Alton C. Franklin as Gen Estes watches, then he boards C-141A. 845' MLS's & LS of C-141A prior to taxi out and taxiing out with Col Vette and Col Hazeleaf saluting in fg. 873' TAIL SLATE:ROLL: R30C-7G-179. 877' Total footage in reel.

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