USS America in the Gulf of Tonkin , Rare Vietnam War 8mm Footage - Film 3

#USSAmericaCVA66 #VietnamWar #USNavy #AircraftCarrier #RareFootage Rare footage from aboard the USS America (CVA/CV-66), filmed during the Vietnam War while operating in the Gulf of Tonkin. This 4 part series features original 8mm films shot by Lt. Neil Holben, a decorated U.S. Navy pilot who flew 79 combat missions during the Vietnam War and later became the first Aircraft Handling Officer aboard the USS Nimitz. Carefully digitised and restored from the original film reels, these films provide a remarkable first hand look at daily life, flight deck operations, aircraft launches, and life at sea aboard one of America’s great aircraft carriers during the Cold War era. These historic films are shared with kind permission from Neil Holben’s daughter, helping preserve an important piece of naval aviation history for future generations. If you served aboard the USS America, operated in the Gulf of Tonkin, or remember this period of naval history, please share your memories in the comments below. Please like, subscribe, and share to help preserve and honour these rare historical films and the people who served.