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on a hill in Binh Dinh Province,RSVN, there was a battle. My platoon was on Hill 474 and heavily engaged with the NVA 22nd Regiment. They were all over the hill in a cave netwirk. One of our guys was KIA and we were VERY low on ammunition. A Shadow gunship came on station and fired in support of us. First burst came within 10' of our perimeter. A rather unorthodox method of warning off the guns was employed until radio contact was established. The gatlings fired and fired and fired thus anchoring our flank which the NVA was attempting to maneuver on. We survived the night and the fight. The gunner on that Shadow was our own FlyBoyFlem. Today these arrived ![[Linked Image]](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/EvilTwinMar/HILL474.jpg) Cases fired from the Gatlings on that night. After 41 years, I have had that battle brought back alive and I am holding it in my hand. Woody's guns saved an American Platoon surrounded by an NVA Regiment that nite. I can't express how having these cases in my hand makes me feel. Thanks for saving our asses that night Woody!!! 
Be afraid,be VERY VERY afraid ad triarios redisse My Buddy eh76 speaks authentic Frontier Gibberish! ![[Linked Image]](http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y222/EvilTwinMar/Sabretooth-1.jpg)
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Might just be the best post ever!
Thanks for sharing!
David
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Go Nats!!!!
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Outstanding! Honor to know you both!
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Sure glad you survived it Jim. You and Woody should be very proud of yourselves. Thank you both for you service.
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Thank you for this post. Perspectives for a young guy.
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Outstanding story. Welcome Home for both of you.
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Oh how very cool is that!!!! Amen to what's been said. Today at 1700 EST, I'll toast you guys with a Talisker single malt and a Carlos Torano "Exodus" in your honor! Cheers brother!
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Jorge I will join you in that toast to our friends with a shot of Bulleit bourbon!
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Some Top Notch stuff right there!!!
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EvilTwin;
Thank you so much for sharing this moment from both of your lives with us. We are all indeed richer for it.
When I get home tonight and the nightly chores are done, I'll raise a glass of the finest Kentucky product I have in the cupboard to both of you fine veterans - and to the rest of your comrades as well.
Thanks again, it's an honor to share the 'Fire with both of you gentlemen.
Regards,
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Man, thanks much for this.
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Wonderful story and I'm glad you shared it with us. I thank you both for your service and raise my glass in toast to you.
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on a hill in Binh Dinh Province,RSVN, there was a battle. My platoon was on Hill 474 and heavily engaged with the NVA 22nd Regiment. They were all over the hill in a cave netwirk. One of our guys was KIA and we were VERY low on ammunition. A Shadow gunship came on station and fired in support of us. First burst came within 10' of our perimeter. A rather unorthodox method of warning off the guns was employed until radio contact was established. The gatlings fired and fired and fired thus anchoring our flank which the NVA was attempting to maneuver on. We survived the night and the fight. The gunner on that Shadow was our own FlyBoyFlem. Today these arrived Cases fired from the Gatlings on that night. After 41 years, I have had that battle brought back alive and I am holding it in my hand. Woody's guns saved an American Platoon surrounded by an NVA Regiment that nite. I can't express how having these cases in my hand makes me feel. Thanks for saving our asses that night Woody!!! Glad your still with us and have a Warm Fuzzy to remember with. There was nothing more exciting than a TIC Mission for us gunners. I was a Crewmember on Spookies, Shadows and Stingers. My wife told me if I went into the Spectre Program our marriage would be history. So using my head for once I flew my last Mission out of NKP. When the Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare, speaks You listen. Glad you got back safe and sound. Good luck in the future. Best wishes, Bill
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That's way cool! Thanks for sharing it here. 
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A cold bottle of Dos Equis is being opened for you as
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Doesn't seem that long ago,does it.......................
Quote......"A rather unorthodox method of warning off the guns was employed".......
betcha there's a dinky dau tale in that line of letters......red tracers up?
BRAVO ZULU ta both of ya and WELCOME HOME!
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Wow! Awesome story. Many thanks to both of you for your service!!
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EvilTwin:
I wasn't on the gunship but I might have re-fueled it and re-armed it.
USMC '67-'71
DaNang & Chu Lai RSVN '70-'71
Glad you made it. Thanks for your service.
Semper Fi.
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Best Damn Post Ever!
This is what really makes this place worth visiting.
EvilTwin, to you and FlyBoyFlem I salute you with a bottle of Lienenkugel's 1888 Bock.
Thanks for your service those 41 years ago. I know there was little thanks when you came back, and I'll say right now I'm sorry for the way many of you were greeted when you came home.
Mark
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