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Mekong Delta-Ha Tien to Tra Cu

Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded

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Page 1: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded

Mekong Delta-Ha Tien to Tra Cu

Page 2: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded

Pete Decker

Page 3: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded
Page 4: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded
Page 5: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded

Duc Hoa

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Duc Hoa International Airport

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L-19/O-1 Bird Dog

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NILO Duc Hoa

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The “Tit”

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O-1 Bird Dog

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Pete directing attack

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Bomb and Arty Cratered Stretch of Vam Co Dung

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The Battlefield

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John Vinson

NILO Tra Cu

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Navy Compound

Fortified water tower

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Overgrown small canal off Vam Co Dung

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PBR checking pirogue papers

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PBR setting up ambush

Page 20: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded

John Vinson

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John with UGS

implant team lead

Page 22: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded

Larry SerraNILO

Ha Tien

Page 23: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded
Page 24: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded
Page 25: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded

Ha Tien Bay and Pirate Islands

Page 26: Pete Decker - Vietnam Center and ArchiveVIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970: “Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded

Giang Thanh River Bends

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Vinh Te Canal

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VC Weapons Sampans

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VN Swift Boat on Ambush on Vinh Te Canal

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US Swift Boats at Ha Tien

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US PBRs at Ha Tien

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MACV Compound, Phao Dai, Ha Tien

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NILO

Ha Tien

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VADM Zumwalt at Ha Tien

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ENGLISH TRANSLATION OF PROF. FRANCOIS BIZOT’S NORTH VIETNAMESE ARMY SAFE CONDUCT PASS TO TRAVEL IN VICINITY OF ANGKOR

WAT, CAMBODIA, JUNE 6, 1970:

“Elder Brother Bizot is transporting wounded children, but has been unable to reach the town. Permission is given for him to return to his village. This statement is brought to

the attention of all comrades so they may allow Elder Brother Bizot to pass freely.

[signed, NVA Col.] Tam”

p. 19, The Gate, by Francois Bizot [2002; ISBN 0-375-41293-X]

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Sihanoukville CB Warehouses and Pier

Circa 1970

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Ships unloading at Sihanoukville pier circa 1969-70

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NILO at Sihanoukville Casino (6/70)

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Kep CB Waterfront Circa April 1970

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NILO Ha Tien at Prince Sihanouk’s Desk in Kep Palace

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Nui Dai Dung

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Nui Dai Dung Mountain

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Mekong Delta Cities

Mekong Delta-Ha Tien to Tra Cu