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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
First VHPA president Don Hildebrand dies
Daughter faithfully attended reunions FROM James C. Goldthorpe
155th AHC rescues two Air Force pilots FROM Jim Sewell
Helicopter crew FROM Kurt Adams
Bypaass gives member time to learn to computer FROM Tom Schalk
Former ARVN officer sends letter from Vietnam FROM Gary W. Wiltrout
Officer rescues U.S. pilot after helicopter crash FROM Mr. Tan Van Giau
Australian serviceman has dead pilot's helmet FROM David Barr
'Limpid flower' call sign becomes 'Flower Power' FROM Ken Fritz
Pilot's wife treasures affilitation with VHPA FROM Bev Wigger
'Flame Bath' missions released JP-4, av gas FROM Russ Janus
Lighthorse mini-reunion planned in Kansas City FROM Rex Gooch
Experiences different on Chinook CS drops FROM Michael B. Rainey
Information sought on first calvary unit FROM Howard T. Comer


TAPS:
Charles Baird - Edward P. Clinton - Kenneth W. Mosley - C.O. O'Donnell - George D. Somerville - Robert Dorsey Cloud - R. "Gene" Eugene Tolls - Jimmy Tucker - Richard Wayne Hinders

1995 REUNION:
Register early, keep expenses down By Dave Rittman
VHPA to be the highlight of the parade BY Kenny Bunn
Complete listing of reunion events
Driving to reunion? Follow these directions
Time, dates set aside for mini-reunion BY Bill Medsker


REPORTS:
More information needed for KIAs
Many people regulars on network BY Mel Canon
Historical Reference a big bargain BY Ken Fritz


FEATURES:
Red Lions wind up at Qui Nhon BY Dick Clifton
Rules of Engagemnt got to be ridiculous BY John Plummer
Sometimes you have to turn off the light BY Vincent A. Tortolano

Volume: 13
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
Ohio River chapter plans Indianapolis reunion BY Mick Molish

LETTERS:
Former Ranger seeks gunship, slick pilots FROM Dave Bristol
Army redesignates some aviation units FROM Cary J. Bacon
Former platoon sergeant would like to correspond FROM Joseph M. Beck
Cobra used successfully for battery's beer run FROM N.G.(Glenn) Brown
Warrants not invited to CO's party-once FROM Jay Elliot
Senior Army instructor to help find ROK pilots FROM Ernest B. Flagg
Writer suggests Newman may be the pilot sought FROM Bob Hamilton
APC driver seeking dustoff team pilots FROM Jon D. Hovde
Vietnam Center open for a number of years FROM Dave Price
Young warrant officers worth five other pilots FROM Bill McSpadden
Member e-mail addresses should be in Directory FROM Steve Vermillion
E-mail helps stay in touch FROM Walter J. Ellis
E-mail address incorrect FROM Gary L. Calhoun
E-mail address more important FROM Max J. Mizejewski
E-mail helps pilot keep up FROM Michael Bucove
Add e-mail address to Directory FROM Donald Joyce


TAPS:
Peter Abplanalp


REPORTS:
Member accounts crucial to history BY Mike Law
Peter pilot admires Huey instructor BY John Plummer
Family Contacts shares a first success story BY Jim Schueckler
VHCMA plans reunion in Dallas/Fort Worth
The Primer written by real combat pilots BY Ron Timberlake
California Chapter North meets for bass tourney BY Ken Fritz


BRIEFS:
'Registrations' to be awarded
Museum to feature 'Flight' BY Pat Richardson
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion


FEATURES:
Air America helicoptrs active early in war BY Professor William Leary and VHPA Member John Konek


REUNION:
Pilots to descend on Mineral Wells in July BY Edward T. Luttenberger
Time Drawing near for '98 reunion

Volume: 16
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1998
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]

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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne

LETTERS:
Two old friends respond to letter FROM Bob Evans
H-34 on newsletter cover indentified as VNAF FROM Len Lendh
Call sign was 'King Bee' FROM Gary Grow
Florida Chapter displays OH-6A at veterans reunion FROM Don Joyce
Ken Fritz's letter brings back memories for pilot FROM Ray Mayhew
Former WOC to sing in Senate chambers FROM Tom Payne
Visit to The Wall results in poem by VHPA member FROM Roger W. Ek
Another look at covert actions in Indochina FROM Jack W. Serig Sr.
Common sense didn't always prevail in Army FROM David Lovett
Transportation Corps group looking for new members FROM Richard A. Hartert
Australian magazine seeks images for Internet website FROM Neville Dawson

TAPS:
Billy C. Hupp - Robert A. Jones - Larry E. Joyce - Robert Lynn McCrarey - Henry A. Powell - Larry E. Stuart - Ronald Neil Timberlake - Lary Tweddie

REPORTS:
Scholarship committee leader needed BY Tom Payne
Vietnam Center launches symposium BY William J. Fitzgerald
Offensive highlight of '99 directory BY Mike Sloniker
Museum incorporates with new name
TV documenatry to tell pilots life
VHPA does well at AAAA, HAI meetings BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones

REUNION:
Air Logistics
175th AHC
Vietnam veterans
Saturday activities start with 5k run BY Rhea Rippey
VHPA has Rocky Mountain chapter BY Tom Payne

FEATURES:
Genesis of SAR in Southeast Asia BY John Konek
It's unlikely UH-1B was assembled BY Cornelius F. McGillicuddy

Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1999
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]

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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne

LETTERS:
Two old friends respond to letter FROM Bob Evans
H-34 on newsletter cover indentified as VNAF FROM Len Lendh
Call sign was 'King Bee' FROM Gary Grow
Florida Chapter displays OH-6A at veterans reunion FROM Don Joyce
Ken Fritz's letter brings back memories for pilot FROM Ray Mayhew
Former WOC to sing in Senate chambers FROM Tom Payne
Visit to The Wall results in poem by VHPA member FROM Roger W. Ek
Another look at covert actions in Indochina FROM Jack W. Serig Sr.
Common sense didn't always prevail in Army FROM David Lovett
Transportation Corps group looking for new members FROM Richard A. Hartert
Australian magazine seeks images for Internet website FROM Neville Dawson

TAPS:
Billy C. Hupp - Robert A. Jones - Larry E. Joyce - Robert Lynn McCrarey - Henry A. Powell - Larry E. Stuart - Ronald Neil Timberlake - Lary Tweddie

REPORTS:
Scholarship committee leader needed BY Tom Payne
Vietnam Center launches symposium BY William J. Fitzgerald
Offensive highlight of '99 directory BY Mike Sloniker
Museum incorporates with new name
TV documenatry to tell pilots life
VHPA does well at AAAA, HAI meetings BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones

REUNION:
Air Logistics
175th AHC
Vietnam veterans
Saturday activities start with 5k run BY Rhea Rippey
VHPA has Rocky Mountain chapter BY Tom Payne

FEATURES:
Genesis of SAR in Southeast Asia BY John Konek
It's unlikely UH-1B was assembled BY Cornelius F. McGillicuddy

Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1999
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 28 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters


LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.


TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith


REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne


REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke


FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson


VHPA on parade

Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters


LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.


TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith


REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne


REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke


FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson


VHPA on parade

Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters


LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.


TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith


REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne


REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke


FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson


VHPA on parade

Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters


LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.


TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith


REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne


REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke


FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson


VHPA on parade

Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Donations total $6,000
Should newsletter title be changed?
Packets to be shipped quicker
VHPA remains in lawsuit
Council working on various issues

LETTERS:
Nolan did execellent job, aviation shorted FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Ben L. Harrison
Pilots, crew members could suffer from PTSD FROM Bill Ambrose
National Capital Chapter joins ROA as festival host FROM H. Jay Brown
Las Vegas reunion 2002 a fantastic first reunion FROM Gene Sellon
Ex-chopper pilot pulls third 'tour' in Vietnam FROM David L. Bonifield
Membership Directory cover looks very good FROM Dick Lund

TAPS:
Amadio R. "Bob" Fioretti - Earl W. Fletcher - Thomas Alexander McCarthy

Vote set on proposed amendment
Sweeney wins VHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
VHPA scholarship fund growing BY Tom Payne
Flight schools theme 0f 2003 edition BY Mike Law
Time to build Vietnam museum BY Edward T. Luttenberger

BRIEFS:
Call for VHPA Calendar photos
Investment Committee needs help

REUNION:
One in chopper, one in Las Vegas BY Mike Law

Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2002
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Donations total $6,000
Should newsletter title be changed?
Packets to be shipped quicker
VHPA remains in lawsuit
Council working on various issues

LETTERS:
Nolan did execellent job, aviation shorted FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Ben L. Harrison
Pilots, crew members could suffer from PTSD FROM Bill Ambrose
National Capital Chapter joins ROA as festival host FROM H. Jay Brown
Las Vegas reunion 2002 a fantastic first reunion FROM Gene Sellon
Ex-chopper pilot pulls third 'tour' in Vietnam FROM David L. Bonifield
Membership Directory cover looks very good FROM Dick Lund

TAPS:
Amadio R. "Bob" Fioretti - Earl W. Fletcher - Thomas Alexander McCarthy

Vote set on proposed amendment
Sweeney wins VHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
VHPA scholarship fund growing BY Tom Payne
Flight schools theme 0f 2003 edition BY Mike Law
Time to build Vietnam museum BY Edward T. Luttenberger

BRIEFS:
Call for VHPA Calendar photos
Investment Committee needs help

REUNION:
One in chopper, one in Las Vegas BY Mike Law

Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2002
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Donations total $6,000
Should newsletter title be changed?
Packets to be shipped quicker
VHPA remains in lawsuit
Council working on various issues

LETTERS:
Nolan did execellent job, aviation shorted FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Ben L. Harrison
Pilots, crew members could suffer from PTSD FROM Bill Ambrose
National Capital Chapter joins ROA as festival host FROM H. Jay Brown
Las Vegas reunion 2002 a fantastic first reunion FROM Gene Sellon
Ex-chopper pilot pulls third 'tour' in Vietnam FROM David L. Bonifield
Membership Directory cover looks very good FROM Dick Lund

TAPS:
Amadio R. "Bob" Fioretti - Earl W. Fletcher - Thomas Alexander McCarthy

Vote set on proposed amendment
Sweeney wins VHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
VHPA scholarship fund growing BY Tom Payne
Flight schools theme 0f 2003 edition BY Mike Law
Time to build Vietnam museum BY Edward T. Luttenberger

BRIEFS:
Call for VHPA Calendar photos
Investment Committee needs help

REUNION:
One in chopper, one in Las Vegas BY Mike Law

Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2002
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Donations total $6,000
Should newsletter title be changed?
Packets to be shipped quicker
VHPA remains in lawsuit
Council working on various issues

LETTERS:
Nolan did execellent job, aviation shorted FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Ben L. Harrison
Pilots, crew members could suffer from PTSD FROM Bill Ambrose
National Capital Chapter joins ROA as festival host FROM H. Jay Brown
Las Vegas reunion 2002 a fantastic first reunion FROM Gene Sellon
Ex-chopper pilot pulls third 'tour' in Vietnam FROM David L. Bonifield
Membership Directory cover looks very good FROM Dick Lund

TAPS:
Amadio R. "Bob" Fioretti - Earl W. Fletcher - Thomas Alexander McCarthy

Vote set on proposed amendment
Sweeney wins VHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
VHPA scholarship fund growing BY Tom Payne
Flight schools theme 0f 2003 edition BY Mike Law
Time to build Vietnam museum BY Edward T. Luttenberger

BRIEFS:
Call for VHPA Calendar photos
Investment Committee needs help

REUNION:
One in chopper, one in Las Vegas BY Mike Law

Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2002
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
[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

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
BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM Mike Law
FROM the record/database "GRU"


REUNION:
Reunion '88

Volume: 05
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 1988
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Apr 2017 [Updated: 08 May 2017]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611078
[Number of Pages: 45]
Let's Employ the M-22 Wire-Guided Weapons 4
A Return to Normalcy 12
Coast/Effective Army Aviation 17
Top Gun! 23
The Night Doesn't Belong to Charlie! 28
A Quick Look at ECOM's Avionics Lab! 31
"On the Wing" Refueling 33
Photo News 35
PCS -- Changes of Address 37
Obituaries 42
Army Aviation Association News 46
Avco Lycoming Division 1
Beech Aircraft Corporation 6-7
Bell Helicopter Company 24-25
Boeing Vertol Division 2
Collins Radio Company 8
Sikorsky Aircraft Division 10-11

Issue: 16
Item Creation Date: 24 January 1967
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jul 2018 [Updated: 13 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611081
[Number of Pages: 44]
"Junction City" Support? Massive! 4
Airmobile Command and Control 13
USAREUR Region Annual Meeting 16
Tactics and the Machine 21
Colonel J.T. Dempsey, Senior AA Commander, Killed in Vietnam 31
AVCOM-AAAA Industry Briefings To Cover Army Aviation in the '70s 32
Is Retention a Problem? 41
Avco Lycoming Division 1
Beech Aircraft Corporation 10-11
Bell Helicopter Company 6-7
Bendix Radio Division -- Avionics 34
Boeing Vertol Division 2
Chandler Evans Control System Division 12
Grumman Aircraft Enginerring Corporation 47
Kaman Aircraft Corporation 15
LSI Service Corporation 9
Sikorsky Aircraft Division 18-19
Solar Division 27
Sperry Utah Company Centerfold
United Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. 45

Issue: 16
Item Creation Date: 30 April 1967
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jul 2018 [Updated: 09 Aug 2018]
[Number of Pages: 22]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Printed Material
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Jan 2019 [Updated: 04 Jun 2019]
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[Number of Pages: 50]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Clyde Romero Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Oct 2018 [Updated: 16 Oct 2018]
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Letter of Appreciation - 361st Aviation Company
Document Item Number: 2930707001
[Number of Pages: 35]
Item Creation Date: 22 October 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Nov 2019 [Updated: 20 Nov 2019]
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Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611086
[Number of Pages: 43]
Airmobile Logistics 4
The 11th Director 8
DSC Winners 9
Two Promotions Highlight Month 13
Design Features that Affect Accident Cause Factors 20
Crewchief Brings Chopper Home After Both Pilors Are Wounded 29
July-August Photo News 44
PCS -- Change of Address 33-40
Obituaries 30
July-August AAAA Chapter Activities 46
1967 AAAA Annual Meeting Details 41
AAAA Nominees for '67-'70 National Office 45
1967 Unit Reunions 43
Avco Lycoming Division Front
Beech Aircraft Corporation 16-17
Bell Helicopter Company 6-7
Boeing Vertol Division 2nd Cover
Chandler Evans Control Systems Division 12
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, Ltd. 3
Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corp. 3rd Cover
Hughes Tool Company -- Aircraft Division Centerfold
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 10-11

Issue: 16
Item Creation Date: 13 September 1967
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Aug 2018 [Updated: 14 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611110
[Number of Pages: 43]
DSC Award 4
First Army Aviation Program Review 8
CDC Envisions Fireproof Outfitting! 16
Vulnerability! 17
Lurkers, Cats, and a Navy Balloon! 21
Photo News 27,36
AAAA News 31
Necrology 34-35
Masters All! 36
Month's Takeoffs 37

Issue: 18
Item Creation Date: 31 March 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Aug 2018 [Updated: 16 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611111
[Number of Pages: 45]
Highlights of REFORGER I 4
Our Data Base: The AA AR's 8
Composite! 22
Weapons Acquisition 16
Aviation-75 23
1969 AAAA Scholarship Winners 24
Photo Stories 26,40
'69 USAREUR AAAA Convention 28
PCS 37
Necrology 46

Issue: 18
Item Creation Date: 30 April 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Aug 2018 [Updated: 16 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611116
[Number of Pages: 31]
Command and Staff 4
The Fifteenth Director 4
MOS Structure Under Review 5
Senior Officer Training --- An Unfair Program! 9
Arms is the Name -- Support is the Game! 11
Could We Field The Cheyenne? 15
Mike Button 21
Blow Your Horn! 22
Report on Proposals of AAAA Junior Officer/Warrant Officer Councils 23
PCS 25
Obituaries 30
Avco Lycoming Division 1
Bell Helicopter Company Centerfold
Solar Division 7

Issue: 19
Item Creation Date: 31 January 1970
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Aug 2018 [Updated: 24 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611117
[Number of Pages: 35]
AAAA Activities 33
Blow your horn! 24
Command and Staff 8
Directorate 9
"Firsts!" 31
In Box 21
JO/WO's in action 29
Logistics 14
News/Photos 3, 31
Obituaries 27
Opinion 21
Reserve Components 11
Takeoffs 25

Issue: 19
Item Creation Date: 28 February 1970
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Aug 2018 [Updated: 21 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611119
[Number of Pages: 34]
Reverse Components 2
The In Box 3
The Twin-Engine Huey 4
Blow your horn! 5
Directorate 9
Opinion 11
Logistics 15
Yesteray 23
"Firsts!" 26
Takeoffs 27
Obituaries 31
AAAA Activities 34

Item Creation Date: 30 April 1970
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Aug 2018 [Updated: 21 Aug 2018]
[Number of Pages: 16]
Item Creation Date: 1984
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Membership Directory
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Sep 2018 [Updated: 11 Sep 2018]
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Dustoff Vietnam Memorial and Database
Document Item Number: 2930549001
[Number of Pages: 48]
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: 01 Jul 2019 [Updated: 01 Jul 2019]
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[Number of Pages: 8]
Item Creation Date: January/February 1997
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2020 [Updated: 21 Sep 2020]
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Aviators Recognition Manual - U.S. Army - Booklet
Document Item Number: 4030206001
[Number of Pages: 261]
Item Creation Date: March 1977
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 06 Sep 2023 [Updated: 12 Sep 2023]
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[Number of Pages: 106]
Item Creation Date: July 1966
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 11 Dec 2024 [Updated: 06 Jan 2025]
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History of the 361st Aviation Company
Document Item Number: 2930712003
[Number of Pages: 35]
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: 11 Dec 2019 [Updated: 11 Dec 2019]
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[Number of Pages: 18]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Apr 2025 [Updated: 10 Apr 2025]
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Item Creation Date: 1 February 1977
Collection: Dave McPherson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Apr 2019 [Updated: 24 Apr 2019]
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[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S Roll Call BY C. David Owens


FROM THE EDITOR FROM Roger Gould


LETTERS:
Helicopter with dirt floors FROM Robert A. Slide
Ole Jim Fazekas' tac FROM Roy J. Lowery
Why didn't you tell us? FROM Bruce V. Wyrwitzke
Jill's Hobby FROM Jill Chandlier
Helicopter pilots do it with class FROM Bob Hoffman
Join Me's FROM Dale D. Derois
Phoenix Reunion FROM Jack Glennon
Not in memory FROM Chuck Restivo
Aviating artist!! FROM Paul D. Fretts
The dustoff legacy FROM J. Craig Honaman
Hospital-based EMS innovator honored with Hai's MBB Golden Hour award
Ah, the good old days! FROM Robert N. Steinbrunn
Aviator Fo! FROM Doug Neil
We were there! FROM larry G. Brown
Centaurs and cognac FROM Chas A. Robinson
145th AVN Association formed FROM Ralph A. Orlando
Calling 69-3 people FROM Jim Coleman


FROM the executive director BY Mike Law
"Dust-off" collector's plate donated to VHPA
Looking For...
New Life Members


REUNION:
Schedule of events
Reunion '88
Attention VHPA officer candidates


TAPS:
Bobby Raulston

Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 1988
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


FROM THE EDITOR BY Mike Law


LETTERS:
"Old crazy helicopter pilot" FROM Richard McClure
English volunteer FROM Clive Collins
Pocket patch bet FROM Tom Murphy
Pocket patch bet number two FROM Gary B. Roush
Doctor Calling FROM John C. Munna
Photos Enclosed FROM Tom Fichter
Scorpion 6 FROM Davey L. Stanley
Visited Nam Lately?? FROM Doug Erway
Brothers remembered FROM Joseph Wayne Miles
Independent cusses FROM Lee "Dutch" Westbrook
Cobra with army wings


Looking for
From the executive director BY Mike Law
New life members
Upcoming events


REUNION:
Sixth annual reunion general information
Sixth annual VHPA reunion schedule of events


TAPS:
Gerald A. Morgan

Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 1989
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE EDITOR BY Mike McDonald


LETTERS:
Distinguished flying FROM J. M. Prince
Pocket patch bet? FROM Michael (Spooky) Bucove
Better Mattresses FROM Phil Fusilier
Youngest hooker! FROM Clarke Smiley
Welcome anytime FROM Bud Henry
Sneaky white revisited FROM Peter Murkland
Important to us all FROM Charels"Bud" Beauchamp Jr.
'Orange helmet' FROM Vince Bradley
The other vulture FROM Jim Christiansen
The enameled vulture FROM Michael Rigney
'P-cola' FROM Donald Stoneking
'Penetrating story' FROM Michael Wegner
Serious Complaint FROM Jack Carpenter
A supportable status FROM Douglas Cunzeman
Blue Max FROM Gary Bishop
"RVN Days" FROM Jim Thorne
Photo cover for 1989 directory FROM Mike Law
Attention all palehorse drivers FROM Mike Law


Upcoming events
Not a pregnant cat FROM Phil Marshall
From the executive director FROM Mike Law


REUNION:
6th Reunion of the VHPA Chicago, IL 29 June - 2 July, 1989
Sixth annual VHPA reunion schedule of events


TAPS:
Paul Almer

Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 1989
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Law


BULLETIN BOARD:
Reunion 1994
VHPA History Book
Videotapes still sought
VHPA seeking contacts

Newsletter seeking articles from members about their close calls


LETTERS:
Veteran to place UH-1H on display FROM Ralph Orlando
Snead artwork gave helmets touch of class FROM J.B. Morgan
First VHPAers sought for Reunion FROM Don Wright
Get-together planned for helicopter pilot songs FROM Jim Schueckler
Reunion VHPA both outstanding FROM Jeffery S. Heritage
Reunion was a very memorable experience FROM Gary Dewitt
It's never too late to fly-even after 23 years FROM Bill Ambrose
Outing brings namesake Army aviators together FROM John B. Givhan


REPORT:
Outing brings namesake Army aviators together FROM John B. Givhan


TAPS:
Larry Blackman - Thomas W. Clark - Michael B. Farmer - Bart Gottschall


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Corporate sponsors back "The Gathering" BY Jack Jordan


VHPA BRIEFS:
THe Gathering for 1993
Naval helicopter association
AAAA annual convention
American helicopter society
Nominations being accepted
Volunteers sought for project


FEATURES:
Mike Staggs


1993 REUNION:
Members registering early BY Paul Uster
Council OK's contract with Media Travel USA BY Paul Uster


THE WALL:
Visit the memorial stirring BY Mike Sloniker
President Bush makes surprise visit
Aviators visit Vietnam memorial together

Volume: 11
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: February 1993
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Law


LETTERS:
Pilots who made medevacs sought FROM Bill Greenhalgh
Crashed pilot sees giant hand in sky FROM John R. Becker
VHPA member gets to fly 'his' UH-1H from Vietnam FROM Ken Fritz
Old Huey brings back memories FROM Walter J. Chrobak
Black Cats save Marines in attack FROM Timothy A. Duffie
Keeping up getting tought FROM Charley "Pappy" Morehouse
Notice attracts member FROM William S. Palmer
Brother seeks aviator who just disappeared FROM Moragn Strickland


FEATURES:
Typing names routine, until... BY Ross Rainwater


BOOK REVIEWS:
Book tells Navy Flyer's war story


1993 REUNION:
Reunion lineup includes sports BY Paul Uster
Mini-reunion, seminars encouraged
Reunion bound? Follow these simple steps
Add some excitement to visit
Schedule of events


REPORTS:
Brewer dedicates memorial to veterans
VHPA represented well at 1993 HAI convention BY Jack Jordan

Volume: 11
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1993
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S Roll Call BY C. David Owens


FROM THE EDITOR FROM Roger Gould


LETTERS:
Helicopter with dirt floors FROM Robert A. Slide
Ole Jim Fazekas' tac FROM Roy J. Lowery
Why didn't you tell us? FROM Bruce V. Wyrwitzke
Jill's Hobby FROM Jill Chandlier
Helicopter pilots do it with class FROM Bob Hoffman
Join Me's FROM Dale D. Derois
Phoenix Reunion FROM Jack Glennon
Not in memory FROM Chuck Restivo
Aviating artist!! FROM Paul D. Fretts
The dustoff legacy FROM J. Craig Honaman
Hospital-based EMS innovator honored with Hai's MBB Golden Hour award
Ah, the good old days! FROM Robert N. Steinbrunn
Aviator Fo! FROM Doug Neil
We were there! FROM larry G. Brown
Centaurs and cognac FROM Chas A. Robinson
145th AVN Association formed FROM Ralph A. Orlando
Calling 69-3 people FROM Jim Coleman


FROM the executive director BY Mike Law
"Dust-off" collector's plate donated to VHPA
Looking For...
New Life Members


REUNION:
Schedule of events
Reunion '88
Attention VHPA officer candidates


TAPS:
Bobby Raulston

Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 1988
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Apr 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


FROM THE EDITOR BY Mike Law


LETTERS:
"Old crazy helicopter pilot" FROM Richard McClure
English volunteer FROM Clive Collins
Pocket patch bet FROM Tom Murphy
Pocket patch bet number two FROM Gary B. Roush
Doctor Calling FROM John C. Munna
Photos Enclosed FROM Tom Fichter
Scorpion 6 FROM Davey L. Stanley
Visited Nam Lately?? FROM Doug Erway
Brothers remembered FROM Joseph Wayne Miles
Independent cusses FROM Lee "Dutch" Westbrook
Cobra with army wings


Looking for
From the executive director BY Mike Law
New life members
Upcoming events


REUNION:
Sixth annual reunion general information
Sixth annual VHPA reunion schedule of events


TAPS:
Gerald A. Morgan

Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 1989
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Apr 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE EDITOR BY Mike McDonald


LETTERS:
Distinguished flying FROM J. M. Prince
Pocket patch bet? FROM Michael (Spooky) Bucove
Better Mattresses FROM Phil Fusilier
Youngest hooker! FROM Clarke Smiley
Welcome anytime FROM Bud Henry
Sneaky white revisited FROM Peter Murkland
Important to us all FROM Charels"Bud" Beauchamp Jr.
'Orange helmet' FROM Vince Bradley
The other vulture FROM Jim Christiansen
The enameled vulture FROM Michael Rigney
'P-cola' FROM Donald Stoneking
'Penetrating story' FROM Michael Wegner
Serious Complaint FROM Jack Carpenter
A supportable status FROM Douglas Cunzeman
Blue Max FROM Gary Bishop
"RVN Days" FROM Jim Thorne
Photo cover for 1989 directory FROM Mike Law
Attention all palehorse drivers FROM Mike Law


Upcoming events
Not a pregnant cat FROM Phil Marshall
From the executive director FROM Mike Law


REUNION:
6th Reunion of the VHPA Chicago, IL 29 June - 2 July, 1989
Sixth annual VHPA reunion schedule of events


TAPS:
Paul Almer

Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 1989
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Apr 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
The KYSU' (Engineer Command Vietnam) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610901
[Number of Pages: 30]
2 Highland Road
6 A Bridge for the People
9 A Cautious Paw
12 Vietnamization of Land Clearing
17 Waters of Pacification
20 Builders for the Advisors
23 Keeping the Channels Open
26 Engineer Groundpounders

Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: Summer 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Oct 2017 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]
The KYSU' (Engineer Command Vietnam) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610902
2 Roads to Peace
6 New View of Cambodia
10 The Land We Live On
12 Thrust into Cambodia
19 Bridge Over Troubled Water
21 The Mini Units
25 Way to Vietnamization

Volume: 2
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: Fall 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Oct 2017 [Updated: 05 Jul 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610943
[Number of Pages: 26]
Wobbly-One In RVN: New Guy, Peter Pilot ;
Big Windy: 180th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter Company) ;
Flight Following: 125th Aviation Company (Air Traffic Control) ;
Combat Assault: Phot Gallery ;
Music of Vietnam: Vietnamese Musical Instruments ;
Going Home? Report Here: 90th Replacement Battalion ;
Task Force Cougar: 214th CAB (214th Aviation Battalion, Combat) ;
Sky Cobras (RTAVF) and Sky Chiefs (USAF): Memorandum of Understanding ;
Editorial: "What's the Matter, Bunky?" ;
Chaplain's Corner / Chaplain CPT Frederick L. Glazier, 269th Combat Aviation Battalion ;
Career Counselor ;
Hawk Honey ;
Newsletter ;
Safety: Wing Tips.

Volume: 3
Issue: 9
Item Creation Date: May 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Aug 2025]
[Number of Pages: 24]
2 74th Aviation Company (RAC)
5 Medal Of Honor
6 The Religion Of Cau Dai
9 21st ARVN DIV Finds VC
12 Australia
14 Approach Control
18 361st Aviation Company (Escort)
20 Sin Buster 6
22 Saigon Zoo
16 Hawk Honey
17 Editorial
17 Chaplain's Corner
17 Career Counselor
24 Newsletter
25 Wingtips

Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 25 Jun 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610945
[Number of Pages: 24]
2 74th Aviation Company (RAC)
5 Medal Of Honor
6 The Religion Of Cau Dai
9 21st ARVN DIV Finds VC
12 Australia
14 Approach Control
18 361st Aviation Company (Escort)
20 Sin Buster 6
22 Saigon Zoo
16 Hawk Honey
17 Editorial
17 Chaplain's Corner
17 Career Counselor
24 Newsletter
25 Wingtips

Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 25 Jun 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2855Serial610968
[Number of Pages: 26]
Wobbly-One In RVN: New Guy, Peter Pilot ;
Big Windy: 180th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter Company) ;
Flight Following: 125th Aviation Company (Air Traffic Control) ;
Combat Assault: Phot Gallery ;
Music of Vietnam: Vietnamese Musical Instruments ;
Going Home? Report Here: 90th Replacement Battalion ;
Task Force Cougar: 214th CAB (214th Aviation Battalion, Combat) ;
Sky Cobras (RTAVF) and Sky Chiefs (USAF): Memorandum of Understanding ;
Editorial: "What's the Matter, Bunky?" ;
Chaplain's Corner / Chaplain CPT Frederick L. Glazier, 269th Combat Aviation Battalion ;
Career Counselor ;
Hawk Honey ;
Newsletter ;
Safety: Wing Tips.

Volume: 3
Issue: 9
Item Creation Date: May 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: 887Serial610872
[Number of Pages: 22]
Editorial 1
Chaplain's Corner 1
Career Counselor 1
268th Combat Aviation Batallion 2
Change of Command 5
Newsletter 6
Hawk Honey 7
About Vietnam: Sports--Part IV 8
Sanford Army Airfield Dedication 10
National Guard and the Brigade 12
74th Recinaissance Airplane Company 14
44th Special Tactical Zone 17
The Judge Says--Legal Assistance IBC

Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: July 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: 887Serial610874

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[Number of Pages: 28]
"Freedom's Eagles" at Bu Prang: 17th CAG Supports Bu Prang
The War Against Fear: The Other War ;
"Legs" of the Air Cav: Delta Troop "Blue Tigers", 3rd Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry ;
Corncob 6 : COL John C. Hughes, 12th CAG ;
Tet: Festival of the First Day of the Year / Pham Gia Thinh ;
Astronaut Visits 1st Aviation Brigade: COL Frank Borman ;
"Top Tigers" Tackle VC: 68th Assault Helicopter Company ;
Fierce Fighters...ROKs: Capitol Division and Tiger Division ;
Eyes in the Night: I Fly Nights: Phantom Hawks, 225th Aviation Company (Surveillance Airplane) ;
Editorial
Chaplain's Corner / Chaplain LTC David F. Tate, HQ 17th Aviation Group (Combat) ;
Career Counselor ;
Safety: Wing Tips... ;
Newsletter ;
Hawk Honey ;

Volume: 3
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: February 1970
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Oct 2017 [Updated: 20 Aug 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610876
[Number of Pages: 26]
Wobbly-One In RVN: New Guy, Peter Pilot ;
Big Windy: 180th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter Company) ;
Flight Following: 125th Aviation Company (Air Traffic Control) ;
Combat Assault: Phot Gallery ;
Music of Vietnam: Vietnamese Musical Instruments ;
Going Home? Report Here: 90th Replacement Battalion ;
Task Force Cougar: 214th CAB (214th Aviation Battalion, Combat) ;
Sky Cobras (RTAVF) and Sky Chiefs (USAF): Memorandum of Understanding ;
Editorial: "What's the Matter, Bunky?" ;
Chaplain's Corner / Chaplain CPT Frederick L. Glazier, 269th Combat Aviation Battalion ;
Career Counselor ;
Hawk Honey ;
Newsletter ;
Safety: Wing Tips.

Volume: 3
Issue: 9
Item Creation Date: May 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: 887Serial610887
[Number of Pages: 22]
Editorial 1
Chaplain's Corner 1
Career Counselor 1
High Fliers 2
New "ATC Package" 2
34th General Support Group 3
Newsletter 6
Hawk Honey: Nancy Kovac 7
Maitenance Test Pilot 8
Tokyo: Where the East Meets the West 10
Body Armor Saves Life 12
Another Way to Win The War 12
Dragons of the Highlands 13
About Vietnam: The People 16
Safety: Low Ceiling 17
Cobra 18
Survival 20

Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: August 1968
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Oct 2017 [Updated: 11 Jun 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610889
[Number of Pages: 23]
Newsletter 1
Editorial 2
Chaplain's Corner 2
Career Counselor 2
Safety--Who's Next? 3
The Superhooks 4
High Fliers 6
From the Flight Surgeon 6
Hawk Honey: Chris Noel 7
About Vietnam: The Infant Nation 8
Army Aviation in Combat Art 10
What's New? 12
Brigade Perspective: The 164th Combat Aviation Group 13
MOS Spotlight: Avionics Specialist 18
Whiskers--You Done Good! 20

Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: June 1968
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Oct 2017 [Updated: 11 Jun 2018]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Greg Ross


FEATURES:
Mother Rucker Opens Her Arms BY Gary Slaughter
Stead Air Force Base, The "Fort Rucker" of Air Force Rotary Wing Flight Training


LETTERS:
Reno Homecoming FROM Ted Cochran
VHPA Member is America's Latest Ace
Crash Cooper FROM Richard R. Freeman
Looking For Greyhounds and Playboys FROM Gary D. Ford
A Twenty-Two Year "Weight" FROM Gene C. Trask
Procrastinating FROM Larry Logsden
Captain Walker FROM Jeff Eick
Ron Wright, M.M.L., Suffers Aneurism FROM Ron Wright
Looking For William Darling FROM Vic Milford
Looking For a driving partner FROM Tom Offutt
Looking For W.O. Bill Hunt FROM Timothy Hostetler


REUNIONS:
Upcoming Events BY Bill Greenhalgh
Reno...Reno...Reno...Reno...Reno...Reno BY T.L. Pearcy Sr.
Reno 8th Annual VHPA Reunion Schedule July 4th-7th

Volume: 9
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: Spring 1991
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Jan 2018 [Updated: 29 Jan 2018]
[Number of Pages: 38]
Well Done
Commander's Comments
Ten Percenter
Snoopy
JP-4 Tan
December Weather Outlook
Why Do We Do It?
Accident Briefs
The Cav at Khe Sanh
Like Father, Like Son
Ash and Trash
Instant Accident Kit
Help Stamp Out Purple Hearts
Statistics
Joke Corner

Volume: 5
Issue: 12
Item Creation Date: December 1970
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 30 Oct 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2855Serial610959
[Number of Pages: 24]
Editorial
Chaplan's Corner
Career Counselor
268th Combat Aviation Batallion
Change of Command
Newsletter
Hawk Honey
About Vietnam: Sports-Part IV
Sanford Army Airfield Dedication
National Guard and the Brigade
74th Reconnaissance Airplane Company
44th Special Tactical Zone
The Judge Says--Legal Assistance IBC

Volume: 2
Issue: 11
Item Creation Date: July 1969
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: 2855Serial610965
[Number of Pages: 28]
17th CAG Supports Bu Prang: "Freedom's Eagles" at Bu Prang ;
The Other War: The War Against Fear (re: Vietnamese children) ;
"Legs" of the Air Cav: Delta Troop Blue Tigers, 3rd Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry ;
Corncob 6: COL John C. Hughes, 12th Aviation Group commander ;
Tet: Festival of the First Day of the Year / Pham Gia Thinh ;
Astronaut Visits 1st Avn Bde: COL Frank Borman ;
Wing Tips... ;
"Top Tigers" Tackle VC: 68th Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter) ;
Fierce Fighters...ROKs ;
Eyes in the Night--"Phantom Hawks": I Fly Nights / CWO Robert L. Jensen ;
Editorial; The Advantages of Extending ;
Chaplain's Corner / Chaplain LTC David F. Tate, HQ 17th Aviation Group (Combat) ;
Career Counselor ;
Safety ;
Newsletter ;
Hawk Honey ;

Volume: 3
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: February 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: 2855Serial610966
[Number of Pages: 28]
222d Avitation Battalioin (Cbt)
219th Aviation Company (SurvApl)
334th Aviation Company (AsHel)
Fire Fighters in the Sky
Vietnamese-American Association
134th Aviation Company (Aerial Wpns)
Computer Capabilities for the Brigade
Skycrane Rescues Skycrane
Editorial
Chalain's Corner
Career Counselor
Safety
Newsletter
Hawk Honey

Volume: 3
Issue: 7
Item Creation Date: March 1970
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 18 Aug 2025]
[Number of Pages: 99]
Item Creation Date: 5 May 1971
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Jan 2021 [Updated: 07 Jan 2021]
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[Number of Pages: 323]
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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Woodstock One-Three - Draft Manuscript
Document Item Number: 30100299002
[Number of Pages: 28]
Item Creation Date: 30 January 1995
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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Excerpts from Achilles in Vietnam
Document Item Number: 30100301001
[Number of Pages: 36]
Item Creation Date: 1994
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Apr 2021 [Updated: 01 Apr 2021]
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[Number of Pages: 32]
Author(s): Harold M. Goldman
Item Creation Date: 12 July 2020
Collection: Harold Goldman Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Feb 2022 [Updated: 22 Feb 2022]
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[Number of Pages: 16]
REUNION:
General Reunion Information
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Friday, 17 May 2024
R2024 Official Schedule of Events
Volunteer Form
VHPA Mini Reunion Request

Issue Information: Special Reunion Feature
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Feb 2026 [Updated: 13 Feb 2026]
[Number of Pages: 16]
REUNION:
General Reunion Information
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Friday, 17 May 2024
R2024 Official Schedule of Events
Volunteer Form
VHPA Mini Reunion Request

Issue Information: Special Reunion Feature
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Feb 2026 [Updated: 13 Feb 2026]
[Number of Pages: 8]
Item Creation Date: October 2015
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Membership Directory
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Added: 09 Oct 2018 [Updated: 09 Oct 2018]
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[Number of Pages: 18]
Item Creation Date: April 1986
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
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Added: 21 Dec 2021 [Updated: 23 Dec 2021]
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Pop-A-Smoke (USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476933
[Number of Pages: 16]
Item Creation Date: Fall/Winter 1998
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Oct 2010 [Updated: 04 Feb 2020]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
[Number of Pages: 21]
Item Creation Date: June 1982
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Apr 2002 [Updated: 10 Jul 2014]
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[Number of Pages: 6]
Author(s): Dan Synovec, Dave Iams
Item Creation Date: 13 May 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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[Number of Pages: 10]
Item Creation Date: March 1966
Collection: Lieutenant General John Cushman Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2005 [Updated: 10 Sep 2019]
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Top of the week - Newsweek - Magazine Feature
Document Item Number: 30100286004
[Number of Pages: 6]
Item Creation Date: 22 February 1971
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Mar 2021 [Updated: 09 Mar 2021]
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Top of the week - Newsweek - Magazine Feature
Document Item Number: 30100286005
[Number of Pages: 6]
Item Creation Date: 22 February 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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Top of the week - Newsweek - Magazine Feature
Document Item Number: 30100286007
[Number of Pages: 6]
Item Creation Date: No Date
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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[Number of Pages: 8]
Item Creation Date: 15 March 1971
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Mar 2021 [Updated: 15 Mar 2021]
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[Number of Pages: 7]
Item Creation Date: 15 March 1971
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Mar 2021 [Updated: 15 Mar 2021]
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Top of the week - Newsweek - Magazine Feature
Document Item Number: 30100286016
[Number of Pages: 5]
Item Creation Date: 5 April 1971
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Mar 2021 [Updated: 15 Mar 2021]
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[Number of Pages: 3]
Item Creation Date: 14 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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Pensacola News Journal - Newspaper
Document Item Number: 3010100003001
[Number of Pages: 4]
Author(s): Clarence Page, Charley Reese, Mike Glover, Nancy Benac, et. al.
Item Creation Date: 25 April 2008
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Feb 2022 [Updated: 11 Feb 2022]
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[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY C. David Owens


Trader Jon, owner of the historical "Trader Jon's Bar" in Pensacola, FL receives VHPA banner!! BY Bill Pullum


LETTERS:
Unique bunch FROM Robert (Bob) Lakey
"Ageless Warrior" FROM E. Everett
"Fanny" Memories FROM Wayne Wollins
Proud of what we did FROM Michael D. (Don) Rominger
'Just call me no sign" FROM Bruice Fischer, Ph.D.
The only tire cover FROM Dick Gerard
Unwritten bond... as simple as that! FROM Don Williamson
Tooth Power!! FROM Hayden (Pappy) Jones
The legend goes on... FROM Fred Thompson
Love those Teeth FROM Wes "Pigpen" Clark
"Charlie, your parking meter has expired!!" FROM Bob Odenheimer
23 classmates... 20 years later FROM Greg Ross
"Here candidate, here boy!! FROM Bryan (London) England
"You want to be a TAC???" FROM Phil Marshall
Spit and Shine TAC FROM Robert "Russ' Jones
How come you never write?! FROM Joe Sullivan Jr.


FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM Mike Law
Looking for...
New life members


REUNION:
Reunion '88-you can go home again FROM David Owens

Volume: 4
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: December 1987
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


LETTERS:
My heart belongs to daddy FROM John Rio
A friend in need FROM jack H. Carpenter
Calling all thunder chickens FROM Rusty Miller
Looking for a few good men, the Marines FROM margie Rogers
Rooney "Toons" and "Hoss" FROM Mike Colbert (Hoss)
VHPA recruiter FROM Michael C. Labareba
Finding a good friend FROM Alan Fry
Demons and devils reunited FROM L. Wayne Hall
Younger still FROM Andrew Dulay
A little help from my friend FROM Fred and Donna Thompson
Sss-lll the answer is FROM Ray Shelton
A model admirer FROM David Pellerin
Unexpected news FROM James Nathan Post
Just for the record FROM Walter Fricke
We have one down FROM Richard D. McCraig
Flight for freedom FROM Michael A. Stamilio


VHPA member John Hazelwood needs help!?!
Looking for...
Unit informatoin
Did you fly Martha Raye in R.V.N
From the executive director FROM Mike Law
There is a house in "Nu Alwands"


TAPS:
James F. Cain - Helmut J. Fischer - Dennis C. Eisler - Wayne Alexander - William C. Singletry


REUNION:
1989 Reunion notes BY Greg Ross
Left at the reunion BY Greg Ross
Annual business meeting BY Mike Law

Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1989
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


LETTERS:
A Salute to a friend FROM Roy A. Rogers
An uncle looks for David FROM John A. Wortring
Members and friends at Oshkosh FROM Bill Chak
Thanks FROM Herm Busse
Army floats FROM Ted Wix
What is it- September '89 FROM Tom Nesbitt
Bunn is beautiful FROM Kenny Bunn
Damn the tornadoes... full speed ahead FROM Royce D. Raley
Calling Card FROM Steve Dillman
A great escape FROM Michael E. Stamilio
Read any good books lately? FROM Mike Law
Special forces choppers FROM Richard Lubic
Letter to a door gunner FROM Ned Flecke
Memories-the traveling wall FROM Kenneth L. Mayberry
Dear sirs: FROM Tim Johnson


REUNION:
New Orleans 7th annual VHPA reunion information BY Gary Slaughter
Schedule


TAPS:
John W. Sims Jr. - Michael Patrick Madden

Volume: 7
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 1990
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 20]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL FROM Greg Ross


LETTERS:
The brotherhood continues FROM Henry C. (Hank) Marshall
The family grows FROM Debi Spivey
Original 66 FROM Fred D. Ferlito
Kris FROM Pappy Jones
The sacred seiko FROM Mike Stratton
The infant FROM Michael Moore
A hotel in NHA Trang -Tet 68 FROM Rick Coonce
A dull thud FROM Michael Wegner
Outlaw 26 (Jefferson Airplane) FROM Tim Hostetler
Psyops-scorched earth policy FROM Roger Stockham


Life member recognition
Upcoming events


REUNION:
Reno Update FROM Tom Pearcy
8th Annual VHPA reunion schedule July 4th - 7th

Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Spring 1991
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Greg Ross


FROM THE EDITOR BY Mike McDonald


LETTERS:
5000 Brothers found FROM Robert Drury
Daughter's search FROM Robin Leding
Caspers and Infernos FROM Randall J. Plese and Kenneth A. Thomas
Members of the 212th aviation battalion, where are you? FROM CW2 Shane G. Stonesifer
Ghost meets savior FROM Richard Sebastian
Firsts for the 118th FROM Jack Clark
A surprise for Lyle FROM Harold Bearden and Mick Guttau
Thank you
The final flight home of the Phoenix FROM Mike Sloniker
Another crew comes home FROM Jerry Daly
Block of time FROM Jack Huack
Friends FROM Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Dicks
Pigfest FROM Steven Bookout
RVN Map FROM Bill Greenlaugh


Gathering at HAI FROM Gary Slaughter
Dear VHPA members FROM Jack Glennon
Upcoming events
Historical committee update FROM Bill Greenhalgh
New life members


REUNION:
Reno update BY T.L. Pearcy, Sr.

Volume: 8
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: Winter 1991
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshal


LETTERS:
1993 Membership directory on its way! FROM Mike Law
History book for VHPA delivery set in May 1994 FROM Bob Martin
Pilot suffers major health problems FROM Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Picking up burlap bag dangerous FROM John R. Becker
Rucker officers club solicits memorabilia FROM Capt. Scott K. Wagner
VHPA reunion was a healing experience FROM David A. Roblyer
Money clip lost at reunion FROM Tim Messett


CLOSE CALL:
Standby duty becomes memorable BY Gary L. Lucas
Experience frighteningly similar BY Scott Lyman


ANNOUNCEMENT:
Deceased member status OK'd by executive council
Vietnam helicopter pilot BY Steve Pullen


FEATURES:
Mason book shows healing near BY Tom Payne
'Helicopter Valley' avoided like the plague

Volume: 11
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1993
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Law


LETTERS:
Pilots who made medevacs sought FROM Bill Greenhalgh
Crashed pilot sees giant hand in sky FROM John R. Becker
VHPA member gets to fly 'his' UH-1H from Vietnam FROM Ken Fritz
Old Huey brings back memories FROM Walter J. Chrobak
Black Cats save Marines in attack FROM Timothy A. Duffie
Keeping up getting tought FROM Charley "Pappy" Morehouse
Notice attracts member FROM William S. Palmer
Brother seeks aviator who just disappeared FROM Moragn Strickland


FEATURES:
Typing names routine, until... BY Ross Rainwater


BOOK REVIEWS:
Book tells Navy Flyer's war story


1993 REUNION:
Reunion lineup includes sports BY Paul Uster
Mini-reunion, seminars encouraged
Reunion bound? Follow these simple steps
Add some excitement to visit
Schedule of events


REPORTS:
Brewer dedicates memorial to veterans
VHPA represented well at 1993 HAI convention BY Jack Jordan

Volume: 11
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1993
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Apr 2017 [Updated: 30 Aug 2017]
[Number of Pages: 20]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL FROM Greg Ross


LETTERS:
The brotherhood continues FROM Henry C. (Hank) Marshall
The family grows FROM Debi Spivey
Original 66 FROM Fred D. Ferlito
Kris FROM Pappy Jones
The sacred seiko FROM Mike Stratton
The infant FROM Michael Moore
A hotel in NHA Trang -Tet 68 FROM Rick Coonce
A dull thud FROM Michael Wegner
Outlaw 26 (Jefferson Airplane) FROM Tim Hostetler
Psyops-scorched earth policy FROM Roger Stockham


Life member recognition
Upcoming events


REUNION:
Reno Update FROM Tom Pearcy
8th Annual VHPA reunion schedule July 4th - 7th

Volume: 9
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Spring 1991
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Apr 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


LETTERS:
My heart belongs to daddy FROM John Rio
A friend in need FROM Jack H. Carpenter
Calling all thunder chickens FROM Rusty Miller
Looking for a few good men, the Marines FROM Margie Rogers
Rooney "Toons" and "Hoss" FROM Mike Colbert (Hoss)
VHPA recruiter FROM Michael C. Labareba
Finding a good friend FROM Alan Fry
Demons and devils reunited FROM L. Wayne Hall
Younger still FROM Andrew Dulay
A little help from my friend FROM Fred and Donna Thompson
Sss-lll the answer is FROM Ray Shelton
A model admirer FROM David Pellerin
Unexpected news FROM James Nathan Post
Just for the record FROM Walter Fricke
We have one down FROM Richard D. McCraig
Flight for freedom FROM Michael A. Stamilio


VHPA member John Hazelwood needs help!?!
Looking for...
Unit informatoin
Did you fly Martha Raye in R.V.N
From the executive director FROM Mike Law
There is a house in "Nu Alwands"


TAPS:
James F. Cain - Helmut J. Fischer - Dennis C. Eisler - Wayne Alexander - William C. Singletry


REUNION:
1989 Reunion notes BY Greg Ross
Left at the reunion BY Greg Ross
Annual business meeting BY Mike Law

Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1989
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Apr 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
The KYSU' (Engineer Command Vietnam) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610900
[Number of Pages: 28]
2 A Wall Against The Sea
5 Vietnamization of Land Clearing
9 Quinton-Budlong -- Consulting Firm
11 Lines of Communication
17 Paving of Phuoc Vinh Airfield
20 Trip to Tigerland
26 Barrier Island

Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Spring 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Oct 2017 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610867
[Number of Pages: 24]
Newsletter 1
Editorial 2
Chaplain's Corner 2
Career Counselor 2
Air Cavalry Scout 3
Quad A Awards to Brigade Members 6
Hawk Honey 7
Tractor to Thailand 8
The Twain Shall Meet: Singapore R and R 10
Brigade Perspective: 13th CAB 12
About Vietnam: Geography and Climate 15
MOS Spotlight: Crew Chief 16
Medal of Honor 18
Ride the Wild Cobra 20

Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: January 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: 887Serial610873
[Number of Pages: 27]
2 269th Aviation Batallion
7 Helicopter Armament
10 "Wings of Freedom" Chapel
12 Firefly
14 DSC to Sergent
15 Air Force Doctors
18 54th Utility Air Plane Co.
21 Pathfinders
6 Editorial
6 Career Counselor
6 Chaplain's Corner
17 The Judge Says
24 Newsletter
25 Hawk Honey

Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: November 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: 887Serial610864
[Number of Pages: 24]
Message from Lt. Gen. Palmer 1
Editorial 2
Chaplain's Corner 2
Career Counselor 2
Newsletter 3
The Brigade's Honorary Aviator 4
Two Years In Vietnam 6
Hawk Honey 7
About Vietnam: French Rule 8
The Brigade's Second Anniversary 9
A Flag for the "Flying Dragons" 13
7th Squadron, 1st Air Cavalry 14
The Brigade Bids Farewell to... 17
MOS Spotlight: Rotary Wing Mechanic
Safety is a State Mind 20

Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: May 1968
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Oct 2017 [Updated: 07 Jun 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610865
[Number of Pages: 23]
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: November 1968
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Oct 2017 [Updated: 04 Jun 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610866
[Number of Pages: 23]
Commanding General's Christmas Message 1
High Fliers 2
Chaplan's Corner 2
Career Counselor 2
Newsletter 3
Hunting Charlie by Night 4
Hak Honey 6
Always In a Hurry: Dustoff 7
Christmas in Vietnam 10
Hospitality Plus: Australian R and R 14
12th Group Meritorious Unit Commendation 16
One Solitary Life 16
Brigade Perspective: 17th CAG 17
A Brigade Farewell 20

Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: December 1968
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Oct 2017 [Updated: 04 Jun 2018]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610885
[Number of Pages: 21]
Newsletter ;
Editorial: Mail Call ;
Chaplain's Corner / Chaplina CPT Dick L. Mull, 52nd Combat Aviation Battalion ;
From the Career Counselor ;
Helipad of the Future Now at Phu Hiep: 268th Combat Aviation Battalion ;
Ambush: 7th Squadron, 17th Air Cavalry (7/17th ACS) and OP Fearless in the Central Highlands ;
About Vietnam: Armed Forces, Part 2 ;
Hawk Honey: Yvonne Craig ;
Airmobile Bucket Brigade: Fighting Fire from the Air ;
Hawaii: R&R Spot ;
Colonel Conrad to Leave Brigade: COL Eugene B. Conrad ;
Establishing the Standards!: 11th Combat Aviation Battalion ;
Phu Loi: The Site of a WWII Japanese Airstrip; Now the Home of the 11th CAB ;
Brigade Transitions Allied Pilots: 145th CAB Trains VNAF Aviators on UH-1D / ROG Pilots Enthusiastic Pupils of 17th CAG ;
MOS Spotlight: Radio Teletype specialist ;
Safety: Safe at Home!: Increasing Number of Accidents and Incidents ;
Brigade Welcomes New DBC: COL James Cliffton Smith, new Deputy Brigade Commander.

Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: October 1968
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Oct 2017 [Updated: 20 Aug 2025]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 887Serial610890
[Number of Pages: 24]
Message from Lt. Gen. Palmer 1
Editorial 2
Chaplain's Corner 2
Career Counselor 2
Newsletter 3
The Brigade's Honorary Aviator 4
Two Years In Vietnam 6
Hawk Honey 7
About Vietnam: French Rule 8
The Brigade's Second Anniversary 9
A Flag for the "Flying Dragons" 13
7th Squadron, 1st Air Cavalry 14
The Brigade Bids Farewell to... 17
MOS Spotlight: Rotary Wing Mechanic
Safety is a State Mind 20

Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: May 1968
Collection: Michael Law Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Oct 2017 [Updated: 07 Jun 2018]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY C. David Owens


LETTERS:
From the Editor FROM Roger Gould
Helicopters with Dirt Floors FROM Robert A. Skiba
Ole Jim Fazekas' TAC FROM Roy J. Lowery
Why Didn't You Tell Us FROM Bruce V.Wyrwitzke
Jill's Hobby FROM Jill Chandler
Helicopter Pilots Do It With Class FROM Bob Hoffman
Join Me's FROM Dale D. DeRoia
Phoenix Reunion FROM Jack Glennon
Not in Memory FROM Chuck Restivo
Aviating Artist!! FROM Paul D. Fretts
The Dustoff Legacy FROM J. Craig Honaman
Hospital-Based EMS Innovator Honored With HAI's MBB Golden Hour Award FROM (Press Release)
Ah, the Good Old Days! FROM Robert N. Steinbrunn
Aviator Fo! FROM Doug Neil
We Were There! FROM Larry G. Brown
Centaurs and Cognac FROM Chas A. Robinson
145th AVN Association Formed FROM Ralph A. Orlando
Calling 69-3 People FROM Jim Coleman, Richard "Jay" Tanner
From the Executive Director FROM Mike Law
Looking For... Ray Sides FROM Charles Thurman
Looking For... Johnny D. Jackson FROM Daniel Greve
Looking For... Lewis Sain FROM Phil Watson
Looking For... Harold Glaze, Jim Longsworth, Dale Morris, Ed Napier, Robert Pewitt, Randy Radigan, Paul Rauber, Jack Reed, Jeff Reif, Jim Rucker FROM Greg Ross


TAPS:
Bobby Raulston


REUNIONS:
Schedule of Events 5th Reunion
Reunion '88
Attention VHPA Officer Candidates BY Paul E. Uster

Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 1988
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jan 2018 [Updated: 31 Jan 2018]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


LETTERS:
Letter of Resignation of the President FROM Jay L. Elliott
No Politics Please FROM R.H. "Hal" Duensing
Who Did Rescue Bob Andrews FROM Roy M. Ahalt, III
Alabama Chapter Forming FROM George W. Baker
Name Unknown Now Known FROM George W. Williams
A Daughter's Request FROM Lynne Seibel-Ketchum
A Father's Request FROM Michael Milne
It Takes Time FROM Robert G. Skinner
A Gambler Well Remembered
Hey Charlie! This Bud's For You FROM Terry S. McLelland
Thanks from Croc 6 FROM Don Martin
A Satisfied Customer FROM Bruce Wyrwitzke
Still Wondering "What Is It?" FROM Bill Greenhalgh
From Your Friendly Recruiter FROM Richard M. Colbert (Hoss)
It Is FROM Don Pender
VHPA License Plates FROM Bill Grauling
Origin of the Rock FROM Carl W. Kimmich
Apology to Bob Mason FROM Editor
From the Editor FROM Mike
Looking For... Ghostriders FROM Ward Dunning
Looking For... Mrs. A Wesselman
Looking For... Louisiana N.G. FROM Gary Slaughter
From the Executive Director FROM Mike Law


REUNIONS:
1989 Reunion Officer Elections BY Gary Slaughter
Chicago '89 BY Gregg Ross
VHPA Stationary Policy from Executive Council BY Mike Law
Upcoming Events...

Volume: 5
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: December 1988
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jan 2018 [Updated: 31 Jan 2018]
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


LETTERS:
"Ole Crazy Helicopter Pilot" FROM Richard McClure
English Volunteer FROM Clive Collins
Pocket Patch Bet FROM Tom Murphy
Pocket Patch Bet Number Two FROM Gary B. Roush
Doctor Calling FROM John C. Munna
Photos Enclosed FROM Tom Fichter
Scorpion 6 FROM Davey L. Stanley
Visited Nam Lately?? FROM Doug Erway
Brothers Remembered FROM Joseph Wayne Miles
Independent Cusses FROM Lee "Dutch" Westbrook
Cobra With Army Wings
To My Husband, Chopper Pilot - Vietnam FROM Dorothy J. Saurer
From the Editor FROM Mike
Looking For... Gary Rozelle FROM Richard E. Ottenberg
Looking For... Pilots with 281st Assault Helicopter Company FROM Frank J. Hood
From the Executive Director FROM Mike Law


TAPS:
Gerald A. Morgan


REUNIONS:
Upcoming Events...
Chicago - Sixth Annual VHPA Reunion Schedule of Events

Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 1989
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE EDITOR BY Mike McDonald


LETTERS:
Distinguished Flying FROM J. M. Prince
Pocket Patch Bet#? FROM Michael (Spook) Bucove
Better Mattresses FROM Phil Fusilier
Youngest Hooker! FROM Clarke Smiley
Welcome Anytime FROM Bud Henry
Sneaky White Revisited FROM Peter Murkland
Important To Us All FROM Charles "Bud" Beauchamp Jr.
'Orange Helmet' FROM Vince Bradley
The Other Vulture FROM Jim Christiansen
The Enameled Vulture FROM Michael Rigney
'P-Cola' FROM Donald Stoneking
'Penetrating Story' FROM Michael Wegner
Serious Complaint FROM Jack Carpenter
A Supportable Status FROM Douglas Cunzeman
Blue Max FROM Gary Bishop
"RVN Days" FROM Jim Thorne
From the Executive Director FROM Mike Law


FEATURES:
Cover Photo for 1989 Directory BY Mike Law
Attention All Palehouse Drivers BY Mike Law
Not a Pregnant Cat BY Phil Marshall


TAPS: Paul Almer


REUNIONS:
Upcoming Events
6th Reunion of the VHPA Chicago, IL 29 June - 2 July, 1989
Chicago - Sixth Annual VHPA Reunion Schedule of Events

Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 1989
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Feb 2018 [Updated: 02 Feb 2018]
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