Bringback grouping of T56, T54 and EG Makarov from Laos - pic heavy

[code_blue]

My father, grandfather, grandfather's brother all fought in the Secret War on the Laotian side and aided the CIA and U.S. forces in guerrilla warfare and disrupting the weapons and drug routes of the commies.

I am here in this country because both my father's and mother's sides were given refugee status and fled to Thailand. They met while in the U.S. and years later I was born. The stories and struggles that I've been told were remarkable and frankly I am very proud to not have been born in that region of the world.


Check out these videos:

[SVT-40]

Those are really nice. Especially the NVA Makarov.

[81turbota]

Thanks for the responses everyone! I apologize for the late response it has been a very busy weekend.

Badash, thank you for your first hand account. I have a few other pieces from Intelligence officers. You're right, it seems like they got the good stuff.

Anbu Yoshi, thank you for sharing those videos. The conflict in Laos was every bit as violent as the one in neighboring Vietnam yet rarely spoken of. The amount of UXO presently there is astounding!

[toddytguns]

[Lucky Scott]

Very Impressive.

[Enfield47]

What a great collection James! That is really awesome to get the backstory as well.

[Mr. Beretta]

Looking at the 2nd pic of the Captain, I couldn't help but notice the black leather ammo pouch on his belt. Did he ever mention what kind of revolver he carried ?

Plus....great post OP. Thank you !

[Grendl]

Wow. Wow. Wow.

[onelonehorseman]

Outstanding!

[Saigon1965]

Superb set James!


Now check out my Russian - Pay attention to the cat that signed off the docs -

I can't take much credit for this as I got it from Badash -

[Spartan301]

Great Collecting!

Congrats, OP!

[81turbota]

Saigon, wow what a small world. Signed by CW2 Kelley none the less! I can email Robert and see if he knew SMSGT Carlock if you like.

Thanks, Spartan

[Beetle Bailey]

Great, great addition! I loved every detail of your posts. Even about the origin of the brown cases. Congrats and thank you very much for sharing the pics and stories.

[Saigon1965]

That would be nice - Please.

Saigon, wow what a small world. Signed by CW2 Kelley none the less! I can email Robert and see if he knew SMSGT Carlock if you like.

Thanks, Spartan

[mooseboy84]

That is a cool haul and to be able to know the original owner makes the story that much more amazing. Quick question, in the second picture is Bob holding an early m4?