Ly Son is a small island off the coast of South Vietnam which was used as an unofficial Rest and Relaxation (R&R) center.  Soldiers lucky enough to get to go there had to go by the “Air America” helicopter service (operated by the CIA not by the U.S. Army.)

An “Air America” helicopter preparing to fly to Ly Son Island.

Scene from Ly Son Island.
Another scene from Ly Son Island.
Another scene from Ly Son Island

Another scene from Ly Son Island.

Another scene from Ly Son Island.

Another scene from Ly Son Island.