U.S.S Hornet FieldDay - 2008
Jon - KF6HES
Unloading the 1966 M274-A2...1/4 ton
4X4 utility vehicle.....A.K.A. mechanical mule.
Mainly used for gear and personnel
transport by Army and Marines in Viet Nan
war era but was also sometimes
equipped with 106 recoil less rifle or tow missle .
Today's mission...... haul gear and
charge batteries.