J_Andrews Posted March 23, 2009 Share #176 Posted March 23, 2009 Mitch: Re the 2-506 Recon pocket patch shoqwn at lower right in your posted picture: I designed it, around Christmas of 1970. More accurately, I re-drew it from a crude scribble the LT OIC gave me. I suggested that the colors be red-white-and BLUE (vice black) to carry on the colors of the 506th jump wings oval. But the LT stated they were not on jump status and none of his guys would appreciate it -- so it stayed black. Some were sewn on the tops of boonies hats, some were enclosed in plastic pocket hangers; they were NOT (to my knowledge) worn sewn to the jacket, as the 101st chain of command disliked "renegade" patches and preferred to see the Screaming Eagle ONLY and EVERYWHERE. IIRC 50 were made on the first order, through a patch shop in Phu Bai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #177 Posted August 2, 2009 SFC Hobert Russell (right) outside 40th Med, Cu Chi. From Brinas mom's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #178 Posted August 2, 2009 25th Infantry Machine Gunner by Corbis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #179 Posted August 2, 2009 13 March 1968, Cu Chi, South Vietnam --- Refreshment : A tank isn't the most pleasant place to be so a little refreshment is always welcome. This GI tries a slice of watermelon, bought from a young vendor at Cu Chi, about 25 miles northwest of Saigon. --- Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #180 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, 1/5th Infantry "Bobcats". 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABrangerjoe Posted August 2, 2009 Share #181 Posted August 2, 2009 Man you guys have some awesome jackets that I can only dream about! My jackets are nothing close! :drool2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #182 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, A CO, 2/22nd Infantry "Triple Deuce". 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam 1970 /Gary O'Rourke collection/. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #183 Posted August 2, 2009 Man you guys have some awesome jackets that I can only dream about! My jackets are nothing close! :drool2: Thanks mate ! You know it is only a matter of time and patience. Those jackets are 20 years of collecting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #184 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, A Co, 2/22nd Infantry "Triple Deuce" 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam /Gary O'Rourke collection/. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #185 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, A Co, 2/22nd Infantry "Triple Deuce" 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam /Gary O'Rourke collection/. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #186 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, A Co, 2/22nd Infantry "Triple Deuce" 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam /photographer Cpt Bill Lechner/. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #187 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, A Co, 2/22nd Infantry "Triple Deuce" 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam /Gary O'Rourke collection/. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #188 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, 1/5th Infantry "Bobcats". Recon Platoon Track 004 , 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #189 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, A Co, 2/22nd Infantry "Triple Deuce" 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam /photographer Cpt Bill Lechner/. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #190 Posted August 2, 2009 M113 APC, 1/5th Infantry "Bobcats". 25th Infantry Division "Tropic Lightning" , Vietnam. From zippo132's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Graffiti Posted August 2, 2009 Share #191 Posted August 2, 2009 Not sure if this is relevant here. But it's a nice Vietnam era cotton t-shirt crudely printed with 'Wolfhounds' Anyway, would like to contribute in some way to this great thread. AG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #192 Posted August 2, 2009 Not sure if this is relevant here. But it's a nice Vietnam era cotton t-shirt crudely printed with 'Wolfhounds' Anyway, would like to contribute in some way to this great thread. AG Hey, I know at least one member who gonna be very jealous of your t-shirt ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Graffiti Posted August 2, 2009 Share #193 Posted August 2, 2009 'Merci mon brave' Thanks Andrei, I like the unusual things like this, but really you have some great jackets. Great thread, AG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #194 Posted August 2, 2009 Wolfhounds dont like VCs ! From Big John Quintrell's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #195 Posted August 2, 2009 Welcome to the Shamrock ! Charlie Co, 2nd Wolfhounds, 25th Inf. Div., June 1969. From Big John Quintrell's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #196 Posted August 2, 2009 Day Rift. Wolfhound on patrol. From Big John Quintrell's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #197 Posted August 2, 2009 Waikiki East, Cu Chi, 1969. From Big John Quintrell's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #198 Posted August 2, 2009 Wolfhounds Banner, Cu Chi. From Big John Quintrell's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #199 Posted August 2, 2009 The CP group. From Big John Quintrell's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrei Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share #200 Posted August 2, 2009 From Big John Quintrell's photostream, flickr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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