THE U.S. AIR FORCE IN VIETNAM 1966 "AIR POWER IN ACTION" 71232

Support Our Channel : https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Created in 1966 "Air Power in Action" presents an overview of U.S. Air Force activities in South East Asia showcases the various aircraft deployed in fighting the North Vietnamese. These include air strike, close air support, transport, reconnaissance, artillery spotting, rescue and tactical aircraft. Lt. General Joseph H. Moore is shown planning operations intended to restrict Viet Cong supply. Naval aircraft are also shown in the conflict include A-1H Skyraiders. Air Force pilots are shown in C-123 "Providers" delivering supplies to civilians including chickens and rice. B-52s make heavy bomb strikes against the North while F-4 Phantoms and their recon variants provide timely data on enemy movements. Defoliation / deforestation is also shown, with Agent Orange being sprayed on the jungle in an attempt to reveal enemy strongholds and prevent easy movement of Viet Cong forces. Lieutenant General Joseph H. Moore was known for his role as commander of the USAF 2nd Air Division and Seventh Air Force during part the Vietnam War, and in particular, his leadership role in Operation Rolling Thunder. The film boldly states that "today's wars are being fought in three dimensions, and whoever proves his superiority in the air will prevail in all dimensions." Unfortunately this simply was not the case -- despite the complete air dominance and interdiction demonstrated in this film, the Air Force could not win the war from the skies alone. 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. For more information visit http://www.PeriscopeFilm.com