The Air War Expands (1965-1968)

Question 1

On 7 Feb 1965, in what camp did the Viet Cong attack killing eight Americans occur?

Answer 1

Camp Holloway

Question 2

What was the name of the operation the President responded with when Viet Cong attacked Camp Holloway?

Answer 2

Operation Flaming Dart

Question 3

What was the first sustained bombing campaign of the war against North Vietnam, starting on 2 March 1965 and lasting through 1968?

Answer 3

Rolling Thunder

Question 4

As 1968 drew to a close, how many Airmen served in Vietnam?

Answer 4

58,000

Question 5

What personnel built revetments, barracks, and other facilities in Vietnam?

Answer 5

Prime BEEF

Question 6

What personnel teams provided more long-range civil engineer services in Vietnam?

Answer 6

Rapid engineering and heavy operational repair squadron, engineering (REDHORSE)

Question 7

In December 1972, which B-52 tail gunner shot down and enemy MiG, the first and only two confirmed shot downs by enlisted Airmen during the Vietnam War?

Answer 7

SSgt Samuel Turner

Question 8

Who was credited for the fifth overall MiG-21 kill during Linebacker II as an enlisted member?

Answer 8

A1C Albert E. Moore

Question 9

Which enlisted members released flare canisters over target areas during night missions?

Answer 9

Loadmasters