Air America Special Projects

Some items from the Special Projects Photo Program --
  Contributed by Frank C. Bonansinga

Aerial survey or photo missions were flown by Air America personnel in a modified turboprop Twin Beech, referred
to as the VTB or Volpar. 

The photo project was assigned to the Special Projects Fixed Wing Department at Air America's Udorn base.
The mission sometimes went into "hot" areas up in the Northeastern Laos. When high covered was required
mission call sign was VIKING. This patch was designed by mission participants and shows both the VTB
and the Viking call sign. The patches were never worn on mission.

Advertising, Tickets and Schedules Proficiency Records News Articles	Offers of Employment, ID Cards, Etc. Manuals and Airfield Data Special Projects
Commendation Letter	Special Projects Photo Program Patch (Shown with Cap Badge for Size Reference)
Special Projects Photo Program Patch
The Viking Decal was designed by Berl King who flew the photo recce project and who also was the number two man in Special Projects under Jim H. Rhyne at Udorn.
Flight Plan for Recon Flight	Volpar Aircraft "Captured" on Film!

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