Tales From The Ho Chi Minh Trail-Fuel Tanks Raining Down
Air Craft Fuel Drop Tanks. Location: Khammouane Province Ban Thabak-N18° 14.027′ E104° 39.742′ As a way of extending the flight duration, exterior fuel tanks were fitted on the wings or the main fuselage. Some Tanks were 600 gallons, some 2500 liters extending range considerably. Once empty the tanks were jettisoned and would fall…
