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Vung Ro Bay radar site

Vietnam / Duyen Hai Mien Trung / Tuy Hoa /
 military, radar station

The 1st wartime photo looks north -- beautiful view -- and shows the route to Tuy Hoa, of course.

The 2nd wartime photo looks southwest -- on top of the distant ridge, note the US radar installation -- towards NHA, Nha Trang, and CRB, Cam Ranh Bay.

During 1966 and 67, I often piloted helicopters between Tuy Hoa and Nha Trang. I thought it was maybe the most beautiful coastal scenery in (then) South Vietnam.

I have not been back to this part of Vietnam yet.

J. Michener, 8 August 2009
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Coordinates:   12°51'40"N   109°23'25"E
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