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Flight Manual U.S. Coast Guard: Model HH-52A Helicopters
Document Item Number: 2970307001
[Number of Pages: 307]
Item Creation Date: 01 January 1979
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Manuals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Jun 2002 [Updated: 02 Jun 2002]
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Rotary Wing Tactical Flight Maneuvers Guide
Document Item Number: 3120110001
[Number of Pages: 105]
Item Creation Date: April 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: United States Army Aviation School
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Jul 2002 [Updated: 08 Jul 2002]
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H-3 Pilot Student Guide
Document Item Number: 2970301001
[Number of Pages: 254]
Item Creation Date: January 1978
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Manuals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 28 May 2002 [Updated: 28 May 2002]
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Final Report of Airmobile Operations in Support of Operation Lam Son 719, 8 February - 6 April 1971, Reference Data - [101st Airborne Division (Airmobile)] - re: with 1993 Letter from Mike Law Attached
Document Item Number: 2960112001
[Number of Pages: 159]
Item Creation Date: 15 May 1971
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Lam Son 719
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 17 Jul 2002 [Updated: 10 Sep 2024]
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Operational Report of 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion for Period Ending 31 July 1968
Document Item Number: 3030518018
[Number of Pages: 72]
Item Creation Date: 10 August 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Sep 2002 [Updated: 04 Sep 2002]
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Operational Report of 52nd Aviation Battalion (Combat) for Period Ending 31 July 1969
Document Item Number: 3030601005
[Number of Pages: 24]
Item Creation Date: 5 August 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Sep 2002 [Updated: 05 Sep 2002]
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Stagecoach: History of the 155th Aviation Company (AML), 1965 (Incomplete)
Document Item Number: 3030202001
[Number of Pages: 21]
Item Creation Date: 24 February 1966
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Aug 2002 [Updated: 18 Aug 2002]
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1st Aviation Brigade: Operational Report for Period Ending 30 April 1969
Document Item Number: 3030105004
[Number of Pages: 28]
Item Creation Date: 15 May 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Aug 2002 [Updated: 07 Aug 2002]
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U.S. Army, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) - Operational Report Lessons Learned for 1 August - 31 October 1968
Document Item Number: 3040110001
[Number of Pages: 21]
Item Creation Date: 10 November 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Cavalry Division
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 28 Jul 2002 [Updated: 10 Oct 2013]
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1st Aviation Brigade: Commander's Notes, Number 9
Document Item Number: 3030106033
[Number of Pages: 16]
Item Creation Date: 8 December 1966
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Aug 2002 [Updated: 08 Aug 2002]
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Avian 34 (34th General Support Group) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611126
[Number of Pages: 44]
Commanders Message 1
Lam Son 719 2-3
Letter of Commendation 4
Chaplain's Message 5
White Lightning Supports the Mohawk 6-7
You're "IN" , Why Not Stay? 8
Letter of Appreciation 9
Letter of Appreciation 10
An Aircraft's DEROS 11-12
Change of Command 13
The Delta Riggers 14-15
Civic Actions 16-17
Faces 18-20
Vietnam: More Than A Word 21-26
Delta to the DMZ 27
765th Transportation Battalion 28
FAMF 29
520th Transportation Battalion 30-31
58th Transportation Battalion 32-33
14th Transportation Battalion 34-35
Aviation Materiel Management Center 36-37
Aviation Systems Command 38-39
Issue: 11
Item Creation Date: July 1971
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Aug 2018 [Updated: 22 Aug 2018]
The Observer (Information Office, U.S. MACV) - Newspaper - Saigon
Newspaper Item Number: 293Newspaper610945
[Number of Pages: 11]
Volume: 8
Issue: 23
Item Creation Date: 10 October 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 29 Aug 2018 [Updated: 29 Mar 2021]
The Hurricane - Number 4 - Serial
Document Item Number: 2930429002
[Number of Pages: 32]
2 Philcag
6 Charlie Browne
7 Tropic Lightning
10 Red Cross
12 5/2 Artillery
14 Screaming Eagles
18 Signal
22 Leprosarium
20 Duty-Honor-Country
27 Tet
Item Creation Date: February 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Feb 2019 [Updated: 26 Feb 2019]
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Organization Data - Marine Aircraft Group 16 - Command Chronology
Document Item Number: 2930449006
[Number of Pages: 21]
Item Creation Date: 7 October 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Apr 2019 [Updated: 24 Apr 2019]
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The Dustoffer (Dustoff Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 301Newsletter611300
[Number of Pages: 14]
Item Creation Date: July 1992
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Other Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Jul 2018 [Updated: 08 Aug 2018]
Skymasters (222nd Combat Aviation Battalion) - Newsletter - [Vung Tau]
Newsletter Item Number: 301Newsletter611318
[Number of Pages: 18]
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Other Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 17 Jan 2019]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611115
[Number of Pages: 31]
How far should we go with proponecny? 4
Supporting the Army's Aircraft Fleet 8
"Equalization of Flight Pay" Aired at AAAA-OPO Personnel Seminar 13
Let's Prepare for Re-Direction! 15
Mike Button 21
13-Year FPPP Claims Totals 22
Report on Proposals of AAAA Junior Officer/Warrant Officer Councils 23
PCS 25
Obituaries 30
Arignautics 31
Avco Lycoming Division 1
Beech Aircraft Corporation 10-11
Sikorsky Aircraft Division Centerfold
Issue: 18
Item Creation Date: 31 December 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Aug 2018 [Updated: 20 Aug 2018]
Award Recommendation File, U.S. Army, from Colonel Douglas E. Moore to LTC Stephen Harmon - Background Information Concerning Award Recommendations for U.S. Army Specialist Fourth Class Charles Earle Crafts
Document Item Number: 24320101001
[Number of Pages: 39]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Douglas E. Moore Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2016 [Updated: 29 Sep 2016]
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Standardization of Helicopter Maneuvers - United States Army Aviation School - Booklet
Document Item Number: 26340112001
[Number of Pages: 62]
Item Creation Date: July 1969
Collection: Clyde Romero Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2018 [Updated: 12 Oct 2018]
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Standardization of Helicopter Maneuvers - Department of Rotary Wing Training - Booklet
Document Item Number: 26340107001
[Number of Pages: 66]
Item Creation Date: December 1969
Collection: Clyde Romero Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Oct 2018 [Updated: 11 Oct 2018]
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Vietnam Helicopter Handbook - Patrick Stephens Limited - Book Excerpt
Document Item Number: 2930548001
[Number of Pages: 21]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 27 Jun 2019 [Updated: 27 Jun 2019]
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The Battle of Hoa Tan (1) – 1st Air Cavalry Division – Unit Historical Report No. 9
Document Item Number: 2930613003
[Number of Pages: 19]
Item Creation Date: 7 August 1967
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2019 [Updated: 02 Oct 2019]
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Selected U.S Army Insignia of the Vietnam War - Booklet
Document Item Number: 4030206002
[Number of Pages: 84]
Author(s): James M. McDuff
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 06 Sep 2023 [Updated: 12 Sep 2023]
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Lam Son 719: Laos Mission - Tape Transcription
Document Item Number: 8850816001
[Number of Pages: 23]
Item Creation Date: 08 February 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Nov 2024 [Updated: 06 Nov 2024]
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Aviator Maintenance Handbook: CH-34 - Department of Maintenance Training, United States Army Aviation School
Document Item Number: 4030514001
[Number of Pages: 155]
Item Creation Date: January 1969
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 21 Nov 2024 [Updated: 06 Jan 2025]
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Operator's Manual: Army Model CH-37B Helicopter TM 55-1520-203-10 - Department of the Army
Document Item Number: 4030302001
[Number of Pages: 332]
Item Creation Date: 28 June 1965
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 19 Sep 2024 [Updated: 23 Sep 2024]
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Chronology
Document Item Number: 8850927004
[Number of Pages: 14]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 17 Apr 2025 [Updated: 17 Apr 2025]
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VOR Program Book: Academic and Synthetic Trainer Division - Department of Fixed Wing Training, United States Army Aviation School
Document Item Number: 4030608001
[Number of Pages: 148]
Item Creation Date: June 1965
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 31 Jan 2025 [Updated: 31 Jan 2025]
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Vietnam - Source Unknown - Newspaper Article
Document Item Number: 8850948002
[Number of Pages: 20]
Item Creation Date: August 1990
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Jul 2025 [Updated: 21 Jul 2025]
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Laos Mission - Tape Transcription
Document Item Number: 8851013002
[Number of Pages: 22]
Item Creation Date: 08 February 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Oct 2025 [Updated: 09 Oct 2025]
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Guide to Reno/Tahoe Dining - Source Unknown - R&R Magazine
Document Item Number: 8851041011
[Number of Pages: 24]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Jan 2026 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Pop-A-Smoke (USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611343
[Number of Pages: 8]
Item Creation Date: 15 November 1994
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
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Added: 28 Aug 2018 [Updated: 06 Feb 2020]
Combat After Action Report, 101st Aviation Battalion (Assault Helicopter) - Operation Randolph Glen, 7 December 1969 - 14 February 1970
Document Item Number: 8850731002
[Number of Pages: 11]
Item Creation Date: 12 March 1970
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 08 Dec 2017 [Updated: 11 Jan 2018]
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Combat After Action Report, 101st Aviation Battalion (Assault Helicopter) - Operation Randolph Glen, 15 February - 31 March 1970
Document Item Number: 8850732001
[Number of Pages: 11]
Author(s): LTC Thomas R. Meadows
Item Creation Date: 4 April 1970
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 08 Dec 2017 [Updated: 11 Jan 2018]
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Graduation Exercises - United States Army Aviation School - Booklet
Document Item Number: 34330103001
[Number of Pages: 20]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Paul M. Redhead Collection
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Added: 06 Nov 2025 [Updated: 06 Nov 2025]
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Unit History of Company C, 159th Aviation Battalion (AHS)(AMBL) - Attached to Letter from Charles W. Lee to Michael G. Law, VHPA Directory Editor
Document Item Number: 3030702003
[Number of Pages: 17]
Item Creation Date: 11 August 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Sep 2002 [Updated: 10 Sep 2024]
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Cover, 1999 Membership Directory, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
Document Item Number: 2980401001
[Number of Pages: 12]
Item Creation Date: October 1999
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Membership Directory
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2018 [Updated: 21 Sep 2018]
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DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter611231
[Number of Pages: 16]
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Michael O'Neil


FEATURES:
Reunion 2006 - Las Vegas
"Distinguished Flying Cross" BY Ruth Mayer
USCG awards 19 DFC's May 12, 2006
Item Creation Date: February 2007
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Apr 2018 [Updated: 09 Apr 2018]
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Magazine, Apache Newsletter - October 1987 Edition
Document Item Number: 21120104004
[Number of Pages: 20]
Item Creation Date: October 1987
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Mar 2018 [Updated: 02 Mar 2018]
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Troops 'Just Walk In and Get Hit' - Pacific Stars and Stripes - Newspaper Article
Document Item Number: 8851004004
[Number of Pages: 4]
Author(s): Jay Sim
Item Creation Date: 01 May 1968
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Sep 2025 [Updated: 29 Sep 2025]
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Flood Disaster Mounts - The Stars and Stripes - Newspaper Article
Document Item Number: 8850944008
[Number of Pages: 7]
Item Creation Date: 25 June 1972
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Jul 2025 [Updated: 09 Jul 2025]
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Tells How Reds Died: Chained Inside Tanks/Fire Bases Are Traps Without Choppers - Pacific Stars and Stripes - Newspaper Article
Document Item Number: 8850945006
[Number of Pages: 4]
Author(s): Gerard Hebert
Item Creation Date: 18 April 1972
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Jul 2025 [Updated: 14 Jul 2025]
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Reds Using MIGs In Panhandle; Phantom Downed - Pacific Stars and Stripes - Newspaper Article
Document Item Number: 8851004014
[Number of Pages: 3]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Sep 2025 [Updated: 26 Sep 2025]
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Newspaper Page, Stars and Stripes - Reds Shell Chieu Hoi Rally-7 Wounded / Nol Set to Return / Viets' Laos Drive Officially Ends / FB 6 Hero Reappears After 10 Days [Photocopy]
Document Item Number: 8850726002
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 11 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
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Reds Paid High Price For Base, Adviser Says - Pacific Stars and Stripes - Newspaper Article
Document Item Number: 30080132001
[Number of Pages: 6]
Item Creation Date: 17 April 1972
Collection: John G. (Jack) Heslin Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Apr 2019 [Updated: 01 Apr 2019]
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Text of Nixon Talk to Nation on Viet War - Pacific Stars and Stripes - Newspaper Article
Document Item Number: 30080146001
[Number of Pages: 7]
Item Creation Date: 28 April 1972
Collection: John G. (Jack) Heslin Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Apr 2019 [Updated: 03 Apr 2019]
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Top of the week - Newsweek - Magazine Feature
Document Item Number: 30100286008
[Number of Pages: 4]
Item Creation Date: 8 March 1971
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Mar 2021 [Updated: 09 Mar 2021]
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Viets Get 'Mobile Training' in Laos - Pacific Stars and Stripes - Newspaper Article
Document Item Number: 30100289006
[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 16 March 1971
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Mar 2021 [Updated: 15 Mar 2021]
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Operational Report – Lessons Learned, 52nd Aviation Battalion (Combat) ‘Flying Dragons’ Period Ending 27 April 1972
Document Item Number: 30080112001
[Number of Pages: 17]
Item Creation Date: 30 April 1972
Collection: John G. (Jack) Heslin Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Mar 2019 [Updated: 27 Mar 2019]
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610641
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Law


BULLETIN BOARD:
Reunion chairman needed
Documentary producer to attend Phoenix reunion
Reese's Vietnam memorabilia to be on display


LETTERS:
Pilot shortage lead to near-tragedy FROM Michael V. Stratton
VHPA member completes book FROM Jerry Gladysz
Ex-chopper pilot written up as a top sport-fishing captain FROM Greg Ross
VC soldier does as he was trained FROM Thomas G. Eastman
Bell's '1369' captures force of Vietnam War FROM Mark V. Garrison
'The Merrymen' tape found after hurricane FROM John B. Stevenson


REPORTS:
Wives writing part of pilots' history BY Ginny Fields
AAAA great help in locating friends BY Jack Jordan
'Moving Wall' visiting parts of nation this summer, fall


VHPA History Book: your materials are needed BY Ken Fritz


1993 REUNION:
Resorts filling, but rooms available BY Paul Uster
Things to do in Phoenix area during the reunion
Mini-reunion/seminar schedule


VHPA can help helicopter group grow


TAPS:
Ace Alan Cozzalio - David H. Hansen


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Seeking...
Volume: 11
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June 1993
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610695
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Membership information must be protected BY Joe Bilitzke

LETTERS:
Las Vegas reunion fantastic get-together FROM James W. "Jim" Mason
Reunion attendee says thanks for great time FROM Retired Lt. Col. Carle E. Dunn
Aussie helicopter crews served with U.S. unit FROM Ray Garrison
Reunion results in article about death of crewman FROM Bruce Huffman
Reunion in Las Vegas personal for 500 pilots FROM Rebecca Mizejewski
Reunion very enjoyable, wife won BMW coupe FROM Greg Schwartz
Vendor/pilot attends first reunion in Las Vegas FROM Ken Fritz
Thanks for good time at this year's reunion FROM Grover F. (Frank) Thompson
Article catches interest of retired Army aviator FROM Charles T. Fotus

TAPS:
George P. Brummitt - Bill J. Comer - John Hicks Dewitt III - Stoney K. Fox - William A. Hall III - Earle C. Erwin - Claude T. Ivey - Samuel P. Kalagian - James B. Kelly - Robert Eugene Lidster - Michael J. Madden - Michael F. "Mike" Mullins - Dave Roessler - Eric B. Williams - John York Jr.

Ritman stresses VHPA friendships BY Jack Swickard
Smashing success! BY Joe Bilitzke
Vendors generate $4,000 for VHPA
Vendor room successful at reunion BY Ken Fritz
Team Effort - New data received for directory
Volume: 20
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2002
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610947
[Number of Pages: 23]
Ye Holy Land: 187th Assault Helicopter Company, the Crusaders ;
The Big Hook, CH-54A Skycrane: 355th Heavy Helicopter Company ;
Scramble: 192nd Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter) ;
Imperial Cult of Hue ;
The Royal Coachmen: 62nd Corps Aviation Company fly VIPs for XXIV Corps ;
"FSB IN 50": Building Fire Base for 320th Arty ;
Hawk Honey ;
From Custer to Cambodia: The 3rd Squadron, 5th Armored Cavalry ;
Newsletter ;
Wing Tips.
Volume: 3
Issue: 12
Item Creation Date: August 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Aug 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610948
[Number of Pages: 25]
Roadrunner Country: 212th Combat Aviation Battalion are the Eyes of I Corps ;
The Snake's First Rattle:Army Cobra Training Transition School, Vung Tau, RVN ;
Butting In: 281st Intruders (281st Assault Helicotper Company, SF Base, Nha Trang ;
'Snake 37 This is Control': Tactical Operations Center (TOC) ;
Portrait of a Pilot: CPT George A. Hawkins ;
Sky Trackers: Air-Cav Mission of the 1st Aviation Brigade ;
Hawk Honey ;
The Quiet Airplane Searchs for Charlie: YO-3A, Night Visual Reconnaissance Aircraft ;
A City at Ease: Nha Trang ;
Newsletter ;
Wing Tips: Flyer's Code of Conduct.
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: September 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Aug 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2855Serial610971
[Number of Pages: 25]
Roadrunner Country: 212th Combat Aviation Battalion are the Eyes of I Corps ;
The Snake's First Rattle:Army Cobra Training Transition School, Vung Tau, RVN ;
Butting In: 281st Intruders (281st Assault Helicotper Company, SF Base, Nha Trang ;
'Snake 37 This is Control': Tactical Operations Center (TOC) ;
Portrait of a Pilot: CPT George A. Hawkins ;
Sky Trackers: Air-Cav Mission of the 1st Aviation Brigade ;
Hawk Honey ;
The Quiet Airplane Searchs for Charlie: YO-3A, Night Visual Reconnaissance Aircraft ;
A City at Ease: Nha Trang ;
Newsletter ;
Wing Tips: Flyer's Code of Conduct.
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: September 1970
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 18 Aug 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2855Serial610972
[Number of Pages: 25]
Two Faces of The Dragon: 52nd Combat Assault Battaion (Flying Dragons) ;
Infared: 73rd Surveillance Airplane Company (SAC) and Night Reconnaissance Photography ;
Through the Eye of the Jungle's Needle: 155th Assault Helicopter Company, Camp Coryell ;
Reach for the Sky: ARVN Pacifying the Mekong Delta
190th Presented to VNAF: 190th ASHC Assets Transferred to 223rd Vietnamese Air Force Squadorn ;
Hawk Honey ;
Second Front: Civic Action Program, 12th Combat Aviation Group ;
Cooling It: USARV R&R Center at China Beach ;
Newsletter ;
Wing Tips.

Volume: 4
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: October 1970
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610869
[Number of Pages: 21]
Editorial 1
Chaplain's Corner 1
Career Counselor 1
Brigade Changes Hands 2
44th Med 4
Newsletter 6
Hawk Honey 7
About Vietnam: Taekwon-Do 8
Taiwan R and R 10
Brigade Perspective: 212th CSAB 12
Safety in the Gloom 15
Cav Strikes Again 18
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March 1969
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Oct 2017 [Updated: 05 Jun 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610875
[Number of Pages: 25]
Taking a Look at SEE: Survuval, Escape, Evasion ;
MACV Advisor: Liaisons to Freedom, Regional Forces (RF) ;
Night Phantom: Odd Couple: OV-1 Mohawk and AH-1G Huey Cobra on Night Inderdiction ;
Hong Kong ;
Dr. Rose's Dispensary / Clinical Spec Bob Birnstihl ;
Jungle Training for Aviators - re: medical facility at Phu Hiep ;
Birds of the Brigade: HAWK Gallery ;
"Bloody Good Show Mate": 9th Australian Squadron ;
Knights of the Night: 114th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter)
Editorial: An Army with a Mission ;
Chaplain's Corner / Chaplain CPT Alfred M. Croke, 145th Aviation Battalion (Combat) ;
Career Counselor ;
Hawk Honey ;
Newsletter ;
Safety ;
Volume: 3
Issue: 8
Item Creation Date: April 1970
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Aug 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610878
[Number of Pages: 23]
Ye Holy Land: 187th Assault Helicopter Company, the Crusaders ;
The Big Hook, CH-54A Skycrane: 355th Heavy Helicopter Company ;
Scramble: 192nd Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter) ;
Imperial Cult of Hue ;
The Royal Coachmen: 62nd Corps Aviation Company fly VIPs for XXIV Corps ;
"FSB IN 50": Building Fire Base for 320th Arty ;
Hawk Honey ;
From Custer to Cambodia: The 3rd Squadron, 5th Armored Cavalry ;
Newsletter ;
Wing Tips.
Volume: 3
Issue: 12
Item Creation Date: August 1970
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Aug 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610879
[Number of Pages: 25]
Roadrunner Country: 212th Combat Aviation Battalion are the Eyes of I Corps ;
The Snake's First Rattle:Army Cobra Training Transition School, Vung Tau, RVN ;
Butting In: 281st Intruders (281st Assault Helicotper Company, SF Base, Nha Trang ;
'Snake 37 This is Control': Tactical Operations Center (TOC) ;
Portrait of a Pilot: CPT George A. Hawkins ;
Sky Trackers: Air-Cav Mission of the 1st Aviation Brigade ;
Hawk Honey ;
The Quiet Airplane Searchs for Charlie: YO-3A, Night Visual Reconnaissance Aircraft ;
A City at Ease: Nha Trang ;
Newsletter ;
Wing Tips: Flyer's Code of Conduct.
Volume: 4
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: September 1970
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Aug 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610860
[Number of Pages: 20]
Newsletter ;
Brigade Perspective ;
Editorial: Let Us Give Thanks ;
Chaplain's Corner / Chaplain MAJ Alfred T. Forrest ;
From the Career Counselor ;
Vietnam: Profile of an Era, Part 2: French Rule to Present ;
Brigade Changes Hands: MG Robert R. Williams ;
Lane Army Heliport, An Son ;
Hawk Honey: Judy Baily ;
Rufus, the Criminal Mascot: Rufus the dog, 200th Assault Support Helicopter Company ;
MOS Spotlight: Door Gunner ;
The Ears of Vietnam: Delta Center, 125th Air Traffic Company, Bien Hoa ;
MEDCAP Doctor Aids Villagers: CPT Romauld T. Szymanowksi, flight surgeon, 12th Combat Aviation Group ;
Volume: 1
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: November 1967
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Aug 2025]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610608
[Number of Pages: 12]
FROM THE EDITOR FROM Roger Gould


LETTERS:
The WVPHA Column FROM Kathy Uster and Sue Gould
VHPA to attend 'Firebase Colorado; LZ 85'
Houston's finest FROM Tobert E. Tessier
Chopper pilots - old friends FROM Diane Carlson Evans
English history FROM Philip D. Chinnery
Antique newsletters FROM Peter W. Barber
London Calling FROM C.J. Young
A winter reunion? FROM Jim Cheatham
Wayne isn't dead FROM Gerald Barnes
Dustoff flick FROM John J. Wright
Helicopter fanatic - Scottish style FROM Adam C. Watson
Looking for marines FROM Jan Sallaz
Thinks sweatshirt is neat FROM Bauke Jan Douma


Reunion '85 report (Front Cover)
Annual business meeting
Get in on the history


MEMBER NEWS:
John H. Vander
George B. Harrison


New life members
Our wall BY Editor
VHPA to attend 'Firebase Colorado; LZ 85'
'85 Reunion photo memory book
Records and data base committee needs your help
Upcoming events
"Why I want to be a pilot"
Item Creation Date: August 1985
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
Tactical and Material Innovations - Department of the Army - Book Excerpt
Document Item Number: 30100213001
[Number of Pages: 12]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Jan 2021 [Updated: 14 Jan 2021]
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In Search of the Warrior Spirit - Excerpt
Document Item Number: 30100299006
[Number of Pages: 23]
Item Creation Date: 1990
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2021 [Updated: 31 Mar 2021]
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Ripcord Report - Newsletter
Document Item Number: 30100306002
[Number of Pages: 10]
Item Creation Date: January 1995
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Apr 2021 [Updated: 07 Apr 2021]
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Unit History, 155th Aviation Company - History of the 155th Aviation Company (AML) 1966
Document Item Number: 28550104001
[Number of Pages: 27]
Author(s): 1 LT Willis J. Heydenberk, W01 Paul G. Coke
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: 155th Assault Helicopter Association
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Added: 22 May 2018 [Updated: 22 May 2018]
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Standard Safely Operating Procedures: Helicopter Armament Subsystems M-21 and M156/159C
Document Item Number: 28170118001
[Number of Pages: 19]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: John L. Taber Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2018 [Updated: 23 Oct 2018]
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Description of Nelson Rescue by Don Davis - Tape Transcript
Document Item Number: 30100105001
[Number of Pages: 19]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2020 [Updated: 22 Sep 2020]
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Lam Son 719 - Book Excerpt
Document Item Number: 30100228004
[Number of Pages: 8]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Jan 2021 [Updated: 20 Jan 2021]
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OH-58 Transition/Gunnery IPQC - United States Army Aviation School - Workbook
Document Item Number: 30100403003
[Number of Pages: 91]
Item Creation Date: June 1971
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 15 Nov 2021 [Updated: 15 Nov 2021]
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List of U.S. Army Active Duty Personnel Who Died 1961-1981 - Casualty Information System, Records of the Adjutant General's Office
Document Item Number: 30100378001
[Number of Pages: 6]
Item Creation Date: 18 April 1986
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Nov 2021 [Updated: 10 Nov 2021]
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Newspaper Page, Stars and Stripes - Pilot, Rotor Hit...But Helo Makes it Home / 'Chicken Men' Outrace NVA In Flight From Fire Base 6 / Phantom Stalks, Cleans Out Cave / Unit to Leave; Most GIs Stay [Photocopy]
Document Item Number: 8850726003
[Number of Pages: 1]
Author(s): Sgt. John Mueller
Item Creation Date: 14 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
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Newspaper Page, Stars and Stripes - Report Red Drive Halted at FB6 / Reds Pull Route 4 Ambush / Antiwar Ad Unread By 49 GIs / Thieu: ARVN Laos Incursion Was N. Viet's 'Dien Bien Phu' / No. 10,000 Gets Leave and $500 / 2 Die, 11 Hurt in Bus Blast / On the Trail of Viet Drug Runners [Photocopy]
Document Item Number: 8850726006
[Number of Pages: 1]
Author(s): Spec. 5 Howard Lavick
Item Creation Date: 19 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
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Newspaper Page, Stars and Stripes - Allies Map New Drive Against Viet, Laos Bases / ROK Plans to Cut A Div. Before '72 / Downed Navy Pilot Pulled Out of Laos / Cambodians Inch Up and Back Along Blockaded Highway 4 / U.S. Forces At 287,600 / Deny Charge of Leveling Laos Village [Photocopy]
Document Item Number: 8850726007
[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 21 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
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Newspaper Page, Stars and Stripes - Shobe Fired Up Over Fire Bases / Viet Clubs Get Big $ Boost With a New Exchange Rate / Vet Returns Medals, Hits Pullout, Calley Verdict / Army To Expand Retreat Program / U. of Md. Lists Top Students / GI Wins DFC for Laos Heroism / Reds Shelling Civilians-Viet [Photocopy]
Document Item Number: 8850726008
[Number of Pages: 1]
Author(s): Sgt. John Mueller
Item Creation Date: 23 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476710
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Polish militray historian seeks helicopter pilots FROM Piotr Taras
Mel Canon column was very enjoyable FROM D.I. Smith
Descriptions of CS drops bring back old memories FROM Jim Dooley
Assault helicoper unit trying to locate members FROM James L. "Jay" Riseden
'Bomber' chopper pilot shares more information FROM Ed Faught
Reunion brings four pilots back together FROM Ken Fritz
CH-47 'bomber' pilot describes normal mission FROM Walt Luelling
UH-1C pilot recalls his bombing mission FROM Gordon Ealtey
Son Tay Mission pilot thanks VHPA members FROM Jay. M Strayer
Is tattoo too much? FROM Gregory M. Gove


ANNOUNCMENTS:
Sorting history done with feeling BY Bob Davies
This is a good year to attend HAI Convention, Gathering BY Jack Jordan


TAPS:
Jimmy G. Tucker


1995 REUNION:
Christmas brings thoughts of reunion BY Bob Smith


FEATURES:
Listserver sends 'mail' to subscribers BY Mel Canon
Christmas spirit alive in far-off war BY Jim Schueckler
Footlocker useful during Hope show BY Ed Faught
Christmas truce which actually held BY Mel Canon
Night Medevac rewarded with smile BY Rod Carlson
Volume: 12
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1994
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 01 May 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476713
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Boxing champs visit with pilots FROM Kenny Bunn, Jack Swickard
Pilot finds pals at first reunion FROM John A. Plummer
Battalion designated an aviation regiment FROM COl. Donald E. Vinson
Distinguished Flying Cross Society being organized FROM Alexander D. Ciurczak
'Oulaw'pilots compiling history of aviation unit FROM CW2 Dan McClinton
VHPA member wins Broken Wing award FROM Robert D. Hohman
Newsletter e-mail address good news for member FROM Alfred J. Clemens
Idea to use e-mail among pilots great FROM Loran Haworth
Mel Canon's article about email excellent FROM Doug Russell
It's great to visit over information superhighway FROM Richard Yood
Ex-Marine helo pilot impressed with reunion FROM Nernie McGinley
Huey being restored for Vietnam museum FROM John H.B. Pope


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Air-space museum plans Vietnam exhibit BY Phil Marshall


TAPS:
Stanley D. Arnold - Warren Bahlke - William C. Cantrell - Tom Johnson - John Luedtke - Jimmy V. Dobbs


1994 REUNION:
Peach water tower set mood for trip BY Kenny Bunn
VHPA can access 70 million addresses BY Phil Marshall
Officers, chairmen report to VHPA
Marshall notes comments


FEATURES:
Night flying in Vietnam frightening BY Jim Schueckler
How Hornets' Corner got its name BY James Patterson
Two CH-47 missions controversial BY John Konek
Volume: 12
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1994
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476791
[Number of Pages: 18]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY C. David Owens


LETTERS:
Can Helicopters Loop!! FROM Frank H. Miller III
Trivial what is it? FROM Larry Durocher
Most famous pair? FROM Carl Fletcher Flemer III
A Latrine bull dog FROM Jack Conway
Saw the Blades go up! FROM Mike Stamilo
Kiss those blades!! FROM Bruce Nelson
There at the beginning FROM Bob Bigelow
Collection of memories FROM Herb Sims
Calling 14,000 FROM James "Sneaky" White
Membership directory got'em FROM Larry Pluhar
One-bit worth a membership
Directory evokes memories FROM Mike Wise
Unusual charlie model FROM Thomas H. Payne
One main rotor too many FROM Matt Brockway
Everyone a friend FROM Richard McClain
"Last Tiger" FROM Gary Jones
Great timing FROM Chet Uszynski
Chet's class too! FROM Ray O' Donohue
Two Tours, same call sign FROM Hugh L. Mills
Ol'jim is alive!! FROM James P. Fazekas
Chopper jocks grunts and guts FROM Phillip C. Miller, Jr.
Dear Phil FROM George
4 armed, 2 headed, left footed SOB's FROM Dick Fortenberry
Copilot for son FROM Thomas L. Mitchell
"Do nothin-two nothin" FROM Tom Egleston
Better product FROM George L. Kitchens
"Safely" VHPA FROM Thomas J. Ward
'Frog Flyers' FROM J.D. "Jim" collins III
Move over 67-1
Last one in the pool is a....! FROM Michael La Barbera
Medevac limited edition FROM Jackie Burger
Unknown "blueghost'is "Willy"!! FROM George W. Williams
Herman Calls FROM Randy R. Zahn
Aussie helicopter fan!! FROM Andrew Vintner
One more time, patches FROM Woody Barnes


LOOKING FOR


Dick Koenig Flying Magazine's new publisher
New Life members
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM Mike Law
FROM the record/database "GRU"


REUNION:
Reunion '88
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 1988
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 08 May 2017]
The Dustoffer (Dustoff Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476918
[Number of Pages: 16]
Item Creation Date: June 1994
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Oct 2010 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
The Dustoffer (Dustoff Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476921
[Number of Pages: 16]
Item Creation Date: December 1992
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Oct 2010 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
The Dustoffer (Dustoff Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476922
[Number of Pages: 16]
Item Creation Date: July 1992
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Oct 2010 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
The Dustoffer (Dustoff Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476923
[Number of Pages: 20]
Item Creation Date: December 1991
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Oct 2010 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
Old Warriors (145th Combat Aviation Battalion Vietnam Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474940
[Number of Pages: 20]
Volume: 10
Item Creation Date: May 1989
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 17 Jul 2018]
Report, 10th Combat Aviation Battalion - Unit History of the 10th Combat Aviation Battalion, Vagabonds, for 1969
Document Item Number: 8850604002
[Number of Pages: 43]
Item Creation Date: 1 January 1970
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Sep 2012 [Updated: 25 Sep 2012]
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Report, 101st Aviation Battalion - Summary of Heavy and Medium Lift Operations in Support of Operation Lamson 719, 08 February 1971 thru 27 March 1971 [excerpt] [2 Copies]
Document Item Number: 8850605003
[Number of Pages: 39]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Sep 2012 [Updated: 25 Sep 2012]
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475190
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenneth Fritz


VHPA Chapters
Unit patch project off to a good start
seeking


BRIEFS:
Historical reference directory
Nichols seeks pilots' poetry
The 1995 membership directory
1996 VHPA calendar
1995 VHPA calendar


LETTERS:
Kansas City reunion special meaningful FROM Doug James
Bob Hope had planned to attend 1995 reunion FROM Dave Rittman
VHPA participation high point for parade FROM Al McCormick
POW/MIA postage stamp has a helicopter pilot link FROM Bill Kelbaugh
Red Lions' commander flew choppers in Vietnam FROM Raymond S. Shelton
Cost of aircraft a factor in recognizing pilots? FROM Jim Causey
What was in Malaria pills we took during our tours? FROM John L. Keller
Rich Hinders set standard for fellow pilot to follow FROM John L. Penny
Snake Doctor was 'Cadillac" of Vietnam hueys in 1996 FROM Charley "Pappy" Morehouse


TAPS:
Kit Beatton - Stuart L. Saikkonen - Lige "Bill" Tillman - Madison A. Wilson


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Members can help assure accurate history BY Gary Roush


REPORT:
Chairmen, officers report to VHPA
Bunns make annual trek to reunion BY Kenny Bunn
VHPA Database Committee now collecting digitized Vietnam photos BY Gary Roush


FEATURES:
WO1 nerd big, yellow - legendary BY Jay Risenden
Marines have a proud song history BY Harvey Olitsky
Aviator died during rescue attempt BY Frank Tierney
Still 'flying'
Net gets some activity at reunion BY Mel Canon


VHPA NEWS:
Chapter to be at national rally
Marshall looking for interviewer


REUNION:
Everything was up to date in... Kansas City for the 1995 VHPA reunion
Volume: 13
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1995
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 03 May 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475196
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Polish militray historian seeks helicopter pilots FROM Piotr Taras
Mel Canon column was very enjoyable FROM D.I. Smith
Descriptions of CS drops bring back old memories FROM Jim Dooley
Assault helicoper unit trying to locate members FROM James L. "Jay" Riseden
'Bomber' chopper pilot shares more information FROM Ed Faught
Reunion brings four pilots back together FROM Ken Fritz
CH-47 'bomber' pilot describes normal mission FROM Walt Luelling
UH-1C pilot recalls his bombing mission FROM Gordon Ealtey
Son Tay Mission pilot thanks VHPA members FROM Jay. M Strayer
Is tattoo too much? FROM Gregory M. Gove


ANNOUNCMENTS:
Sorting history done with feeling BY Bob Davies
This is a good year to attend HAI Convention, Gathering BY Jack Jordan


TAPS:
Jimmy G. Tucker


1995 REUNION:
Christmas brings thoughts of reunion BY Bob Smith


FEATURES:
Listserver sends 'mail' to subscribers BY Mel Canon
Christmas spirit alive in far-off war BY Jim Schueckler
Footlocker useful during Hope show BY Ed Faught
Christmas truce which actually held BY Mel Canon
Night Medevac rewarded with smile BY Rod Carlson
Volume: 12
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 03 May 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475198
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
Seeking
Members bring 'objects to life
Membership directory at printer
Unit histories requested
Attorney's help needed

LETTERS:
Capt. Kenneth H. Brown's family wants information FROM Kenny Bunn
Was hooch visitor a long-tailed VC? FROM Mike Berry
Marine helo pilot writing book on war FROM John App
Mother seeking crew of medevac chopper FROM Nathalie Arens
Philadelphia reunion was a fantastic event FROM Billy Owen
Pilot planning book on Vietnam-Alabama FROM John B. Givhan
Artist wants Huey photos for Vietnam War painting FROM Rhu A. Bigay
Rocket warhead, fuze end up in pilot's lap FROM Jack Shields
Original 7/17th Cav members hold reunion FROM Greg Ross
Veteran wants information on friend from high school FROM Glenn Jeffers

TAPS:
Terry Adkins - Roy D. Jackson - Gary E. McCall - David Walton

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VHPA find 13,000 pilots; 13,000 missing BY Jack Glennon
Unit's yearbook was assembled with care BY George Sibert
Reunion travels to Heartland in '95 BY David Rittman

REPORTS:
New Approach taken on KIA issue BY Jack Clark
Communicating by computer grows BY Mel Canon

FEATURES:
Marines meet VC in first big battle BY Walter Wise
Chris Noel: veterans entertainer BY Chuck Howard
The no problem medical evacuation BY Bernard E. Grady
Volume: 12
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 30 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475199
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Boxing champs visit with pilots FROM Kenny Bunn, Jack Swickard
Pilot finds pals at first reunion FROM John A. Plummer
Battalion designated an aviation regiment FROM COl. Donald E. Vinson
Distinguished Flying Cross Society being organized FROM Alexander D. Ciurczak
'Oulaw'pilots compiling history of aviation unit FROM CW2 Dan McClinton
VHPA member wins Broken Wing award FROM Robert D. Hohman
Newsletter e-mail address good news for member FROM Alfred J. Clemens
Idea to use e-mail among pilots great FROM Loran Haworth
Mel Canon's article about email excellent FROM Doug Russell
It's great to visit over information superhighway FROM Richard Yood
Ex-Marine helo pilot impressed with reunion FROM Nernie McGinley
Huey being restored for Vietnam museum FROM John H.B. Pope


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Air-space museum plans Vietnam exhibit BY Phil Marshall


TAPS:
Stanley D. Arnold - Warren Bahlke - William C. Cantrell - Tom Johnson - John Luedtke - Jimmy V. Dobbs


REUNION:
Peach water tower set mood for trip BY Kenny Bunn
VHPA can access 70 million addresses BY Phil Marshall
Officers, chairmen report to VHPA
Marshall notes comments


FEATURES:
Night flying in Vietnam frightening BY Jim Schueckler
How Hornets' Corner got its name BY James Patterson
Two CH-47 missions controversial BY John Konek
Volume: 12
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 03 May 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475200
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


VHPA chapters


BRIEFS:
Veteran posters available
Packet available to vendors
Council sets agenda dealine
Seeking VHPA office?
Cruise for pilots almost a reality


Letters:
Vietnam War relics will be displayed at VHPA reunion FROM George G. Reese
What are the origins of hats, solo wings? FROM George D. Dyer "Spoor 5"
Lam Son 719 articles to be released again FROM Douglas M.F. Womack
Planning on attending FROM Jim E. Fulbrook
Helicopter pilot writes 'ode to an ugly aircraft' FROM Patrick P. O'Connell
Writer seeks photos of H, D model hueys FROM Joe Whisenhunt
Models available to help with women's memorial FROM Dianne Carlson Evans
VHPA members fly combat together again FROM John M. Harris


TAPS:
Clyde E. Lassen - Frank J. Sheperis


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VHPA historical reference directory volume available
VHPAers man booth at AAAA BY Phil Shaeffer, Larry Bruce
Directory dedicated to Lam Son 719 BY Mike Law


REUNION:
Countdown to reunion under way BY Ralph Harvey
Vendors out in force at the Philly reunion BY Ken Fritz
Col. Strayer to describe Son Tay raider at reunion
Mini-reunions listed for July 2, 3
Hotels, phone numberss, rates listed


REVIEW:
'Flying' along information superhighway BY Mel Canon


FEATURES:
In early days, old road maps used BY Dan Ross
Photograph brings back memories BY Rodger L. McAllister
Provisional brigade active during existence BY Bob Nevins
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475201
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


VHPA chapters


BRIEFS:
'Spirit of America' available
Historical directory scheduled
Calendar
Council sets agenda deadline
Seeking VHPA office?
Committee wants details about platoons


LETTERS:
Marathon is member's mid-life crisis FROM Don Wood
Experience can take years to accumulate FROM O. Boyd Wynne
Federation has one VHPA member FROM Kenneth R. Cochran
Thank you note to pilots draws a nice response FROM Phil Marshall
French TV director seeks vets FROM Julien Meije
Sending out newsletters a great idea FROM Mel Canon
Memorial story in newsletter appreciated FROM William L. (Larry) Little
Daughter searching for father's friend FROM Jennifer Adams


TAPS:
Jimmy V. Dobbs - Paul Erekson - Clifford R. Hendryx - Gerald Dean Jones - Pierre R. Lefebvre - Richard D. Gleason - Donald Rollins - Ken Shriver - Burton "Jon" J. Vleck


Museum asks for crewmen names BY Gary Roush
HCA needs judges to help with nationals BY Jack Jordan


1994 REUNION:
Reunion begins in three months BY Ralph Harvey
Follow these directions to hotel
Hotels, phone numbers, rates listed
Chapter would like guards for helicopters BY Jerry Seago


Seeking...


REVIEW:
Video on helicopters, pilots is well done


FEATURES:
Marine pilots in lucky 66 percent BY Fred Pratt
Directory spurs search for memorabilia BY Gary Stahlhuth
'Scarfing' mission leads to downing BY Gary Stahlhuth
Terms describe dustoff pilot's life BY Gary Stahlhuth


History Book improved, but delayed


Fritz has information on Pennsylvania vendor taxes
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475237
[Number of Pages: 18]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY C. David Owens


LETTERS:
Can Helicopters Loop!! FROM Frank H. Miller III
Trivial what is it? FROM Larry Durocher
Most famous pair? FROM Carl Fletcher Flemer III
A Latrine bull dog FROM Jack Conway
Saw the Blades go up! FROM Mike Stamilo
Kiss those blades!! FROM Bruce Nelson
There at the beginning FROM Bob Bigelow
Collection of memories FROM Herb Sims
Calling 14,000 FROM James "Sneaky" White
Membership directory got'em FROM Larry Pluhar
One-bit worth a membership
Directory evokes memories FROM Mike Wise
Unusual charlie model FROM Thomas H. Payne
One main rotor too many FROM Matt Brockway
Everyone a friend FROM Richard McClain
"Last Tiger" FROM Gary Jones
Great timing FROM Chet Uszynski
Chet's class too! FROM Ray O' Donohue
Two Tours, same call sign FROM Hugh L. Mills
Ol'jim is alive!! FROM James P. Fazekas
Chopper jocks grunts and guts FROM Phillip C. Miller, Jr.
Dear Phil FROM George
4 armed, 2 headed, left footed SOB's FROM Dick Fortenberry
Copilot for son FROM Thomas L. Mitchell
"Do nothin-two nothin" FROM Tom Egleston
Better product FROM George L. Kitchens
"Safely" VHPA FROM Thomas J. Ward
'Frog Flyers' FROM J.D. "Jim" collins III
Move over 67-1
Last one in the pool is a....! FROM Michael La Barbera
Medevac limited edition FROM Jackie Burger
Unknown "blueghost'is "Willy"!! FROM George W. Williams
Herman Calls FROM Randy R. Zahn
Aussie helicopter fan!! FROM Andrew Vintner
One more time, patches FROM Woody Barnes


LOOKING FOR


Dick Koenig Flying Magazine's new publisher
New Life members
FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM Mike Law
FROM the record/database "GRU"


REUNION:
Reunion '88
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 1988
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
Command History of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron TWO (HS-2), 1974
Document Item Number: 3100109010
[Number of Pages: 9]
Item Creation Date: 20 February 1975
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - Navy
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Jul 2002 [Updated: 18 Jul 2023]
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Excerpt from a History of the Royal Australian Air Force 9th Squadron
Document Item Number: 3070104001
[Number of Pages: 26]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - Major Commands
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Jul 2002 [Updated: 21 Jul 2002]
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Flight Manual for C-54 and R5D Aircraft
Document Item Number: 2970107001
[Number of Pages: 368]
Item Creation Date: 01 July 1960
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Manuals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 May 2002 [Updated: 19 May 2002]
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Department of the Air Force: Supplement to MACR 55-54, Local Operating Procedures
Document Item Number: 2970404002
[Number of Pages: 9]
Item Creation Date: 01 November 1986
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Manuals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Jun 2002 [Updated: 04 Jun 2002]
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164th Combat Aviation Group After Action Report
Document Item Number: 3030703003
[Number of Pages: 10]
Item Creation Date: 9 March 1973
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Sep 2002 [Updated: 10 Sep 2002]
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History of the 10th Combat Aviation Battalion
Document Item Number: 3030304004
[Number of Pages: 82]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Aug 2002 [Updated: 25 Aug 2002]
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History of the 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion, 1 January 1965 to 31 December 1965
Document Item Number: 3030518002
[Number of Pages: 66]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Sep 2002 [Updated: 03 Sep 2002]
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52nd Combat Aviation Battalion: Operational Report for Quarterly Period Ending 31 January 1968
Document Item Number: 3030518010
[Number of Pages: 60]
Item Creation Date: 6 February 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Sep 2002 [Updated: 25 Jul 2010]
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History of the 116th Aviation Company, 1 October - 31 December 1966
Document Item Number: 3030711004
[Number of Pages: 55]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Sep 2002 [Updated: 11 Sep 2002]
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