Back Arts & Culture » Music & Art » Downed US Plane in Binh Phuoc

Downed US Plane in Binh Phuoc

Earlier this year, Quinn Ryan Mattingly made his way through Binh Phuoc Province. Eventually reaching Phuoc Long, he stumbled upon some interesting history, a downed US plane, slowly decomposing in the center of town.

There wasn't much information available about the plane, but after a little digging around, it’s likely that it was a casualty of the Battle of Phuoc Long.

On December 12, 1974, the NVA and Viet Cong launched their attack on Phuoc Long, a major step in their march to Saigon.

The battle lasted 2 weeks and was characterized by constant assaults, artillery barrages and air bombardment. With supplies and reinforcements cut off, even with the support of B52s, AC-119s and AC-130Es, AVRN forces were unable to fend off NVA assaults.On December 26, the battle ended in a decisive victory for the North.

Due to the heavy use of air power during the battle, the NVA had employed a large number of anti-aircraft guns to prevent resupply to the town’s ARVN defenders. It’s likely that the plane in these images was a victim of this battle.

All of the images in the slideshow below, other than the one looking out from the nose of the plane, were shot on medium format film. 

If anyone has more information about this plane, let us know in the comments!

 

Downed US Plane in Binh Phuoc, Vietnam - Images by Quinn Ryan Mattingly

Related Articles

in Music & Arts

'Đông Nam Bộ' Project Invites 14 Young Artists to Draw the History of Their Hometowns

“Đông Nam Bộ” is a collection of illustrations reflecting the culture, history and local charms of provinces in the Southeast Region of Vietnam. The artworks were all created by artists who live or gr...

in Music & Arts

Call for Submissions - Ho Chi Minh MEGA City

If you love Saigon, it’s time to grab your camera and take some shots of the city! The photo book, “TP. Ho Chi Minh MEGA City,” is currently being assembled and the authors are seeking submissions. C...

in Vietnam

Large Bomb Uncovered in Dak Ru

A massive, 300kg bomb was discovered by a resident of Dak Ru Commune, Dak R'lap District in the central highlands province of Dak Nong.

in Music & Arts

Latin Music With Soul

With many options available, it seems that a large number of Vietnamese youth are getting more and more into Latin music - Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia and Reggaeton. From Salsa clubs like La Salsa and Xsa...

in Asia

Thai Monks Traveling on Private Jet Cause Uproar

Three Thai monks have landed in hot water after footage of the trio flying on a private jet, wearing sunglasses and earphones and carrying Louis Vuitton bags emerged on YouTube. The video has caused ...

in Music & Arts

Vietnam in the Frame for New Season of BBC World News Programmes

The BBC will be televising a number of stories relating to Vietnam starting August 24.

Partner Content