Airfield Defence Guard in Vietnam: Operations, Aircraft & PTSD | Vietnam Veteran Alan White!

Alan White (Whitey Big Al Spider) - Interviewed on 13th January 2004 Alan White, known as “Whitey Big Al Spider,” served as an Airfield Defence Guard with the RAAF during the Vietnam War. In this long-form interview, he shares his experiences of joining the RAAF, training, and deploying to Vietnam. Alan goes into detail about defending the airfields, the design of bases like Nui Dat, and the vital role of air support. He also talks about the different aircraft used by both Australian and American forces, medical evacuations, and the realities of base operations. Beyond the battlefield, Alan reflects on life after Vietnam, the long-term impact of PTSD, and the challenges of returning to civilian life. Please like, share, and subscribe to War Whispers for more stories from those who served! 📌 Subscribe for more Australian war stories!    / @warwhispersyt   💥 Support the Australian War Memorial & help preserve veteran stories: 🔗 https://awm.my.salesforce-sites.com/d... 📌Watch the full interview here 🔗 https://australiansatwarfilmarchive.u... #VietnamWar #RAAF #AirfieldDefence #Veterans #MilitaryHistory #NuiDat #PTSD