MEET Miss SAIGON (1 Viewer)

[King & Country]

Hi Guys,

During the Vietnam War every G.I. posted to Vietnam served for 12 months (Army, Navy and Air Force) the Marines completed 13 months.

During that time all military personnel were eligible for one out-of-country R’n’R (Rest & Recreation) leave period of five days if going to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila or Singapore.

If going further afield to Hawaii or Sydney seven days leave was authorized.

At other off duty times when leave was permitted many ‘Grunts’ enjoyed the many delights of Saigon albeit under the watchful eyes of the Military Police...

All the best,
Andy

 

[Obee]

Looks like one of the ladies in the 'horizontal refreshment' business ....

Quite authentic for that time and place as well as other cities in SE Asia in that time.

John

 

[villagehorse]

The village elder will be wandering down under as will that attractive young lady. Nice additions Andy. Robin.

 

[King & Country]

The village elder will be wandering down under as will that attractive young lady. Nice additions Andy. Robin.

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...And there’s plenty more where they came from, Robin.
All the best mate and happy collecting!
Andy.

 

[Horus]

The street facade looks great Andy with plenty going on in the street and ready for all sorts of scenes.

Robin has already spotted the village elder I think he'll slot right into lots of scenes set in a Ville !

And the Lady of the night offering her services, reminds me of FMJ and the $5 offer !

Looking forward to these future releases, oh and the Soldier in what looks like a blue hard hat ,could he be a Seabee or Army Engineer or is it a baseball cap ?

Steve

 

[Normandy1944]

Yes sir! I like everything! The beautiful girl, old man in the left corner, the buildings that is a hell yes diorama. Well done




harry

 

[wayne556517]

Hi Guys,

During the Vietnam War every G.I. posted to Vietnam served for 12 months (Army, Navy and Air Force) the Marines completed 13 months.

During that time all military personnel were eligible for one out-of-country R’n’R (Rest & Recreation) leave period of five days if going to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila or Singapore.

If going further afield to Hawaii or Sydney seven days leave was authorized.

At other off duty times when leave was permitted many ‘Grunts’ enjoyed the many delights of Saigon albeit under the watchful eyes of the Military Police...

All the best,
Andy

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What scale is the car please Andy?

 

[King & Country]

What scale is the car please Andy?

I believe it’s 1:32 scale, Wayne...I bought 2 versions of this little Citroen CV2 in Paris a couple of years back.
Andy.

 

[wayne556517]

I believe it’s 1:32 scale, Wayne...I bought 2 versions of this little Citroen CV2 in Paris a couple of years back.
Andy.

Thanks mate looks good.

 

[bromhead]

Reminds me of the old "California drinking shop" in Downtown Ben Ho,,300P GI,,

 

[Horus]

Reminds me of the old "California drinking shop" in Downtown Ben Ho,,300P GI,,

^&grin^&grin^&grin

 

[WesternOutlaw]

She's a cutie.

 

[villagehorse]

She's a cutie.

Cute, but expensive {sm4} ,Robin.

 

[Horus]

Cute, but expensive {sm4} ,Robin.

Hopefully when she becomes available, the exchange rate will work in my favour !:tongue:

Steve

 

[King & Country]

Cute, but expensive {sm4} ,Robin.

MOST GOOD-LOOKIN’ WOMEN ARE ROBIN!
All the best,
Andy.

 

[bromhead]

^&grin^&grin^&grin

I have to admit I still have fond memories of exploring the mysteries of the "orient",,,,especially the beach at VUNG TAU,,Goodnight baby san where ever you are,,CHOI DUC DUC OI!!

 

[bromhead]

Hi Guys,

During the Vietnam War every G.I. posted to Vietnam served for 12 months (Army, Navy and Air Force) the Marines completed 13 months.

During that time all military personnel were eligible for one out-of-country R’n’R (Rest & Recreation) leave period of five days if going to Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila or Singapore.

If going further afield to Hawaii or Sydney seven days leave was authorized.

At other off duty times when leave was permitted many ‘Grunts’ enjoyed the many delights of Saigon albeit under the watchful eyes of the Military Police...

All the best,
Andy

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Was In Saigon twice ,,couldnt wait to leave,,pulled over by the MPS "Why are you here,,Why are you carrying weapons ,,Why are you in fatigues ???? etc" 1st Inf were not Downtowners,,,My vote for the Overwhelming delights Of Vung Tau and the beach,,Hundreds of establishments ,,My Wahini who starred at "Lilys Airbourne -all the way" and liked me proven by the fact I was broke,,who then thru me out because I was a "Beaucoup Butterfly", Plus we were leaving in time to catch bob Hope the next day,,24 days at the Airfield in Vung Tau,,Now the French STILL RUN IT as a resort LOL,,to be young and dum and full of whatever,,,If you were not an Officer Hawaii was a dream,,Sin Loi G!