Dan's Airborne Ranger Photos
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These are a sampling of the photos I took while I was with B-2/75 Ranger (Weapons platoon) Apr'77 - Apr'79
Links to more photos and other Ranger pages can be found at the bottom of this page, but for some of the world's absolute best beef jerky (my not so humble opinion), check out Ranger Tom Smithlin's site.
(Click on an image to view it full size)
I have tried to balance the resolution of the pics vs download speed so that your screen refresh is as fast as possible.
If there are any images that you would like to see in high res., Email me a note and I will either post it here, or email a copy of it back to you.
General (retired) Wayne Downing. One of the most respected officers in recent Ranger history.
(I knew him when he was a LTC and BC of 2/75)
"Going Down" From a CH-47 Chinook.
Can you identify these guys for me?
This is PT?
These guys have finally been ID'd for me by Jim Marshall as 1LT Carlin (on the left) and SFC Mott.
Thanks Jim!
2/75 Rangers demonstrating proper body position while exiting a C-130.
Preparing for the PLF.
Rangers filled the sky!
The Static Line's End!
Ready to tackle anything!
Weapons platoon drops on Abrams DZ from a chinook.
Looking Good!
Collapsing the chute.
Lt. Taylor - Hard at work on the range!
(he had his leg in a cast at the time)
Check back later, I'll be posting more as I get them scanned.
Dan's Ranger Photos Page 2 (Rangers on and off duty)
Dan's Ranger Photos Page 3 (More Rangers on and off duty)
Dan's Ranger Photos Page 4 (The bridge we blew)
Dan's Ranger Photos Page 5 (Photos by other Rangers)
Dan's Ranger Photos Page 6 (More photos by other Rangers)
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