https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/a805c903-7c97-4b42-81ac-752439a17b1e Support Our Channel : https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm This Vietnam War U.S. Army news segment (set to a jazzy version of a Beatles song!) shows how remote bases were supplied by the C-7 Caribou aircraft. In this film you will see a remote "special operations" fire base in Tra Bong receiving ammunition and food as well as medical supplies. The de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou (designated by the United States military as the CV-2 and later C-7 Caribou) is a Canadian-designed and produced specialized cargo aircraft with short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability. The Caribou was first flown in 1958 and although mainly retired from military operations, is still in use in small numbers as a rugged "bush" aircraft. Firebase Cindy (FSB Cindy) was located in Tra Bong, a village in South Vietnam. The firebase was involved in the Battle for Tra Bong in September 1970. Firebase Trong, a remote U.S. Army Special Forces camp in Vietnam, is nearly inaccessible by land, relying entirely on air support for supplies. Eight months earlier, a supply convoy was ambushed, resulting in American casualties, reinforcing the need for aerial resupply. Only specially trained pilots can land at Firebase Trong due to its short airstrip, making deliveries dependent on their availability. The camp is defended by a young artillery crew, averaging around 20 years old, operating a long-range weapon capable of firing up to 20 miles. Supplies, including food, ammunition, and mail, are flown in by Air Force Caribou aircraft from a Marine base 20 miles away. Mail is a crucial morale booster, arriving almost daily but occasionally delayed, which affects the troops' spirits. Ammunition is stored in bulk as resupply flights can be halted for up to a week due to bad weather. Vietnamese civilian defense groups also collect rations before heading out on patrol. While soldiers appreciate their meals, they sometimes complain about repetitive food options, but they must manage with what is available during resupply shortages. Ultimately, the camp's survival depends on the delivery of what the soldiers call the three necessities of life: "bullets, beans, and mail," all transported by Caribou aircraft. 0:08 - 0:10Firebase Trong, a remote U.S. Army Special Forces camp in Vietnam, is virtually inaccessible by land. 0:18 - 0:28Eight months prior, a supply convoy attempted to reach the camp but was ambushed, resulting in American casualties. As a result, air support has become the only reliable supply route. 0:32 - 0:53Due to the short airstrip at Firebase Trong, only specially trained pilots can land there. Without a qualified pilot, essential supplies do not arrive. 0:55 - 1:10A young gun crew, with an average age of about 20, mans a long-range artillery weapon capable of firing 20 miles in all directions. 1:19 - 1:27At a Marine base 20 miles away, an Air Force Caribou aircraft loads supplies destined for Firebase Trong and other remote locations. 1:51 - 2:07Mail delivery is sporadic but essential for morale. It arrives nearly every day or every other day. When mail fails to come, spirits drop, making the arrival of the Caribou aircraft a morale booster. 2:10 - 2:33Ammunition is delivered by Caribou and transported to bunkers for readiness. Stockpiling is necessary due to unpredictable weather, which can prevent resupply for up to seven days. 2:35 - 3:18Vietnamese civilian defense groups collect rations before heading out on patrol. Soldiers appreciate U.S.-provided meals but sometimes complain about repetitive food options. In times of resupply delays, they must make do with whatever is available. 3:22 - 3:27"Bullets, beans, and mail" are considered the three necessities of life at Firebase Trong, all of which are delivered by Caribou aircraft. Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. We collect, scan and preserve 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have films you'd like to have scanned or donate to Periscope Film, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the link below. This film is part of the Periscope Film LLC archive, one of the largest historic military, transportation, and aviation stock footage collections in the USA. Entirely film backed, this material is available for licensing in 24p HD and 2k. 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