| Top advises Mcguire to cease fire. "Shadow we are moving in to assess the damage. We will get back to you in a few minutes" |
The site isn't a pretty one. |
| With the ground still smoking from the impact of the rounds, Twister Charlie inspects the damage. The fire mission was right on target. The VC encampment is destroyed and both of the VC are dead. |
| RTO Mcquire gets on the horn to Fire Base Shadow. "Shadow this is Twister Charlie. The mission was dead on. Top says good job! It looks like this was a small listening post for the VC. Both VC are dead and the camp is destroyed. Top thinks that these guys were keeping a close eye on you guys at Firebase Shadow and it looks like there were sleeping quarters for more troops here. This is most likely where those mortar probes on your perimiter were coming from. You had better tighten your security Shadow. These guys were probably planning something for you! Top requests permission to walk on to the firebase. We are going to finish policing the area and we are getting the hell out of here" |
| Roger that Twister Charlie, Captain Evans says come on in. We are waiting for you. Pop smoke when you are close. The grub is good and the beer is cold. Also Captain Evans has ordered a gun ship up to help watch your six and to take care of any VC who might have heard the racket or are returning to base" |
THE END |
| A big thanks to "Buzz" at Fire Base Shadow for his great shots and his participation in this mission. We planned this a year ago and time got away from us. Fall took it's tole on the Jungle and the elements weathered on FireBase Shadow. Good for us as, Buzz came back this year with an even cooler firebase. Thanks Buzz! You are the coolest and a great friend. -- Groundpounder |
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