Memorandum from U.S. Military Assistance Command Information Office (MACOI) to Vietnam War correspondents about combat photography and what photographs should not be published
Original caption: "Aerial vertical view of Hai Duong Bridge that was destroyed by USS Kitty Hawk, Airwing embarked operating in the south China sea during Westpac deployment. Aircraft from the attack aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk cut the Hai Duong rail and highway bridge, clearly dropping two spans into the water, on Apr. 17. This bridge has long been considered a major transportation artery in North Vietnam and was a much sought-after target. Weather has hampered attacks in the past; however, improved weather conditions allowed A6 bombers and F4 fighter/bombers to launch a surprise attack Sunday." Aerial photo of a bombed bridge.
Original title: "What's Going On in and around the New York Herald Tribune", New York Herald Tribune newsletter about the Siagon office and other personnel news. The pages were cut to fit inside a bound book, so some text has been cut off
Original caption: "Saigon - Checking Sidewinder - After shooting down a MIG-21 jet with Sidewinder missiles, Air Force Maj. Paul J. Gilmore (left), 33, of Alamogordo, NM, and 1st Lt. William T. Smith, 27, of Wayne, Pa., check one of the heat-seeking missiles left on their plane. The Phantom crew downed a MIG-21 about 65 miles north-northeast of Hanoi, Apr. 26." Two American airmen inspect a missile they are holding between them. There is an airplane wing is in the background. Their hats read "480 TFS."
Original caption: "Pagoda" Men walking down a crowded alley. A hose lays in the street behind them. To their right rises a tall building. This is probably from the bombing of the Victoria Hotel.
Original caption: "Pagoda" Men in uniform standing in a crowded alley. A hose lays in the street behind them. To the right rises a tall building. To the left is a parked car. This is probably from the bombing of the Victoria Hotel.
Original caption: "Pagoda" Men in uniform standing in a crowded alley. A hose lays in the street behind them. To the right rises a tall building. To the left is a parked car. This is probably from the bombing of the Victoria Hotel.
