Cam Ranh Bay: Base Exchange 1966
July 30, 2009 - 9:04 am
Views of the ‘old’ US Air Force PX and Exterior & Interior views of the ‘new’USAF Base Exchange (BX) when it opened on 31 October 1966.
Shows soldiers & airmen waiting in long lines to enter. Inside, we see them shopping and making purchases.
The video shows and explains the use of ‘Ration Cards’ for scarce goods like cigarettes, alcoholic beverages and electronic goods.
Video also explains how the US attempted to control the flood of US dollars into the Vietnamese economy by the use of Military Payment Certificats… and the Vietnamese efforts to acquire them via the black market.
Duration : 0:7:19
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July 30th, 2009 at 9:04 am
anyone from the …
anyone from the 4453RD cctw?
July 30th, 2009 at 9:04 am
brings back alot of …
brings back alot of good times and bad i can feel the heat and smell the smells thanks for the posting
July 30th, 2009 at 9:04 am
Dirty boy! Hairy …
Dirty boy! Hairy palms, no?
July 30th, 2009 at 9:04 am
I remember this day …
I remember this day. In fact if you watch closely you’ll see me. I’m the 19 year old red headed kid with his hands full. Incredible find! Thanks for posting this priceless vid!