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1966 - Vietnam War, McNamara Statement: Hanoi and Haiphong Oil Depots Bombed. Jun66

Reel Number: 220524-30

Color: Black and White

Sound: SD

Year / Date: 1966,1960s

Country: USA,Vietnam

Location: Haiphong,Hanoi

TC Begins: 20:41:17

TC Ends: 20:43:55

Duration: 00:02:38

NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk 1966 - Vietnam War, McNamara Statement: Hanoi and Haiphong Oil Depots Bombed. Jun66 Intertitle: Vietnam Step-Up - Hanoi And Haiphong Oil Depots Bombed. 20:41:22 MLS Defense Secretary Robert McNamara at press conference, points to map on wall. Press taking notes. MCU at lectern pointing to map of Haiphong on easel behind. Press; McNamara. 20:41:54 750 lb bombs wheeled on tarmac & being loaded onto F-105 & fuzed. 20:42:09 Jets taking off & overhead. 20:42:22 Aircraft Carrier USS Ranger (CV-61) w/ bombs to planes; propellor driven aircraft take off. 20:42:47 McNamara at press conference giving details of bombing raids, SOF: “The strikes against these petroleum facilities were initiated to counter a mounting reliance by North Vietnam on the use of trucks & powered junks to facilitate the infiltration of men & equipment from North Vietnam to South Vietnam.” 20:43:07 Men listening around table, shots from aircraft of ground & bombing w/ aftermath w. McNamara voice-over: “All Navy & Air Force pilots participating in these strikes were specially briefed by their commanding officers of avoiding civilian & build up areas. They were thoroughly familiarized with the targets & w/ the surrounding terrain. The strikes were carried out with good visibility permitting clear visibility of the targets & the surrounding terrain. The decision to strike these targets was made to restrict & make more costly the enemy’s infiltration efforts. We believe this is essential to help safeguard the freedom of South Vietnam, and to save the lives of those South Vietnamese & Americans, Australians, New Zealanders & Koreans who are fighting to ensure that Freedom.” 1960s; Secretary of Defense; Reporters; NOTE: If requested will provide 20:41:01 - 20:47:10 (5 cards) at per reel rate. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk

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