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Sniperville Aerial Runway Under Sniper Fire in Vietnam
In SHAU South Vietnam near the Laotian border 51 miles west of Da Nang a remote outpost sees constant sniper threat. Lt Col Harry Howton arrives with Skyraiders to deter attacks as crews endure heat heavy gear and tense status aboard C 123s. Local guerrilla supply routes are probed with Air Force support and Army Special Forces in a challenging patrol.
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