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- The Screaming Eagle (101st Airborne Division Association) - Newsletter2
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- The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California246
- The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter430
- The Vietnam Veteran (M. Kukler) - Serial13
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- Viet Nam Newsletter (U.S. Army Aviation School) - Newsletter - Fort Rucker, Alabama6
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- Vietnam Generation Newsletter (Vietnam Generation, Inc.) - Newsletter8
- Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association (International) Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association (International)) - Newsletter - Huachuca City, Arizona46
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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 1932Newsletter611121
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY 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 Maurice B. Morton
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
FEATURES:
Life member Recognition
Upcoming Events BY Bill Greenhalgh
REUNION:
Reno Update BY Tom Pearcy
Reno 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: 24 Jan 2018 [Updated: 24 Jan 2018]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY 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 Maurice B. Morton
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
FEATURES:
Life member Recognition
Upcoming Events BY Bill Greenhalgh
REUNION:
Reno Update BY Tom Pearcy
Reno 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: 24 Jan 2018 [Updated: 24 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 1932Newsletter611124
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Law
FEATURES:
Pilots who made medevacs sought BY Bill Greenhalgh
Crashed pilot sees giant hand in sky BY John R. Becker
VHPA member gets to fly 'his' UH-1H from Vietnam BY Ken Fritz
Old Huey brings back memories BY Walter J. Chrobak
Typing names routine, until... BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells Navy flyer's war story BY Wynn F. Foster
Brewer dedicates memorial to veterans
VHPA represented well at 1993 HAI convention BY Jack Jordan
LETTERS:
Black Cats save Marines in attack FROM Timothy A. Duffie
Family would like more information FROM Daniel L. Higgins
Keeping up getting tougher FROM Charley "Pappy" Morehouse
Notice attracts member FROM William S. Palmer
Brother seeks aviator who just disappeared FROM Morgan Strickland
Seeking Gary Bridges FROM John Wotring
Seeking Frank Anderson FROM Jeremiah A. Denton III
Seeking John H. Shirley Jr., Edgar P. Grabowski, and James F. Mahoney FROM Edward L. Gambone
Thanks for work FROM W. H. Vanover
REUNION:
Reunion linup includes sports BY Paul Uster
Mini-reunions, seminars encouraged
Reunion bound? Follow these simple steps
Reunion 1993 Schedule of events
Add some excitement to visit
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: 26 Jan 2018 [Updated: 26 Jan 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Law
FEATURES:
Pilots who made medevacs sought BY Bill Greenhalgh
Crashed pilot sees giant hand in sky BY John R. Becker
VHPA member gets to fly 'his' UH-1H from Vietnam BY Ken Fritz
Old Huey brings back memories BY Walter J. Chrobak
Typing names routine, until... BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells Navy flyer's war story BY Wynn F. Foster
Brewer dedicates memorial to veterans
VHPA represented well at 1993 HAI convention BY Jack Jordan
LETTERS:
Black Cats save Marines in attack FROM Timothy A. Duffie
Family would like more information FROM Daniel L. Higgins
Keeping up getting tougher FROM Charley "Pappy" Morehouse
Notice attracts member FROM William S. Palmer
Brother seeks aviator who just disappeared FROM Morgan Strickland
Seeking Gary Bridges FROM John Wotring
Seeking Frank Anderson FROM Jeremiah A. Denton III
Seeking John H. Shirley Jr., Edgar P. Grabowski, and James F. Mahoney FROM Edward L. Gambone
Thanks for work FROM W. H. Vanover
REUNION:
Reunion linup includes sports BY Paul Uster
Mini-reunions, seminars encouraged
Reunion bound? Follow these simple steps
Reunion 1993 Schedule of events
Add some excitement to visit
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: 26 Jan 2018 [Updated: 26 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610611
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL FROM Bill Ringer
FROM THE EDITOR BY Roger Gould
LETTERS:
Helicopter 'tacks FROM George Jones
"Jayhawks, read and write?" FROM Terry Ritchey
"Tornado Red" wants you FROM Charlie Rayl
Another jayhawk FROM Douglas Miller
"Running the bulls?" FROM Tom Nollner
Made the team FROM John Loftice
"Patch history" FROM Tom Murphy
From England, need "Phoenix" FROM John Devins
"From him and his son" FROM David Schumacher
HHI FROM Scott D. Pickell
Got hoskinson's zippo FROM Bob Miller
Thrills FROM Philip Cary Shelton
Kentucky "blackhawks" FROM Cary Mendelsohn
Classmates! Come on down! FROM Jim Hamilton
Muleskinner and the mountain FROM Gary B. Roush
Where's the pictures? FROM Tom Schultz
Happy VHPA team FROM Barbara Shields
Aviation author and photographer FROM Phil Chinnery
Winter reunion FROM Michael Bucove
"Flying tribute" FROM Randy Zahn
"Different breed of cat" FROM Jerry Ewen
Still fighting the war FROM Linda Riutta
"Million dollar experience" FROM James Meade Jr.
15 Years! FROM Dave Scmitz
VHPA helped FROM Christine Bacon
Ready for the reunion FROM Richard McClain
From the executive director FROM Larry Clark
S.O.S FROM Kathy Uster
New Life Members
Member News
Looking for...
That's right, folk! A full page!
VHPA financial statement for 1985
FEATURES:
Letter from Pleiku BY Mike O'Donnell
REUNION:
Reunion 1986 BY Jay Elliot
1986 Schedule of events
TAPS:
John C. Henderson
Item Creation Date: May 1986
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL FROM Bill Ringer
FROM THE EDITOR BY Roger Gould
LETTERS:
Helicopter 'tacks FROM George Jones
"Jayhawks, read and write?" FROM Terry Ritchey
"Tornado Red" wants you FROM Charlie Rayl
Another jayhawk FROM Douglas Miller
"Running the bulls?" FROM Tom Nollner
Made the team FROM John Loftice
"Patch history" FROM Tom Murphy
From England, need "Phoenix" FROM John Devins
"From him and his son" FROM David Schumacher
HHI FROM Scott D. Pickell
Got hoskinson's zippo FROM Bob Miller
Thrills FROM Philip Cary Shelton
Kentucky "blackhawks" FROM Cary Mendelsohn
Classmates! Come on down! FROM Jim Hamilton
Muleskinner and the mountain FROM Gary B. Roush
Where's the pictures? FROM Tom Schultz
Happy VHPA team FROM Barbara Shields
Aviation author and photographer FROM Phil Chinnery
Winter reunion FROM Michael Bucove
"Flying tribute" FROM Randy Zahn
"Different breed of cat" FROM Jerry Ewen
Still fighting the war FROM Linda Riutta
"Million dollar experience" FROM James Meade Jr.
15 Years! FROM Dave Scmitz
VHPA helped FROM Christine Bacon
Ready for the reunion FROM Richard McClain
From the executive director FROM Larry Clark
S.O.S FROM Kathy Uster
New Life Members
Member News
Looking for...
That's right, folk! A full page!
VHPA financial statement for 1985
FEATURES:
Letter from Pleiku BY Mike O'Donnell
REUNION:
Reunion 1986 BY Jay Elliot
1986 Schedule of events
TAPS:
John C. Henderson
Item Creation Date: May 1986
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2855Serial610961
[Number of Pages: 28]
7/17 Air Calvary
Riding Herd on Charlie
CMMI Team
About Vietnam-Dalat
165th Aviation Group
Door Gunner
Combat Art
Editorial
Career Counselor
Chaplain's Corner
The Judge Says
Hawk Honey
Newsletter
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: September 1969
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 18 Aug 2025]
7/17 Air Calvary
Riding Herd on Charlie
CMMI Team
About Vietnam-Dalat
165th Aviation Group
Door Gunner
Combat Art
Editorial
Career Counselor
Chaplain's Corner
The Judge Says
Hawk Honey
Newsletter
Volume: 3
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: September 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: 2855Serial610963
[Number of Pages: 28]
269th Aviation Batallion
Helicopter Armament
"Wings of Freedom" Chapel
Firefly
DSC to Sergent
Air Force Doctors
54th utility Air Plane Co.
Pathfinders
Editorial
Career Counselor
Chaplain's Corner
The Judge Says
Newsletter
Hawk Honey
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: November 1969
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 18 Aug 2025]
269th Aviation Batallion
Helicopter Armament
"Wings of Freedom" Chapel
Firefly
DSC to Sergent
Air Force Doctors
54th utility Air Plane Co.
Pathfinders
Editorial
Career Counselor
Chaplain's Corner
The Judge Says
Newsletter
Hawk Honey
Volume: 3
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: November 1969
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 18 Aug 2025]
Operational Report - Department of the Army
Document Item Number: 30100143001
[Number of Pages: 103]
Item Creation Date: 15 August 1970
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Jan 2021 [Updated: 06 Jan 2021]
Item Creation Date: 15 August 1970
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Jan 2021 [Updated: 06 Jan 2021]
Operational Report - Lessons Learned, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) - Headquarters of the 101st Airborne Division
Document Item Number: 30100144001
[Number of Pages: 103]
Item Creation Date: 15 August 1976
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Jan 2021 [Updated: 07 Jan 2021]
Item Creation Date: 15 August 1976
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Jan 2021 [Updated: 07 Jan 2021]
Operational Report and Lessons Learned, Headquarters 101st Airborne Division - Department of the Army
Document Item Number: 30100145001
[Number of Pages: 105]
Item Creation Date: 15 August 1970
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Jan 2021 [Updated: 07 Jan 2021]
Item Creation Date: 15 August 1970
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Jan 2021 [Updated: 07 Jan 2021]
Unit History, 155th Aviation Company - Stage Coach, History of the 155th Aviation Company (AML)
Document Item Number: 28550103001
[Number of Pages: 22]
Author(s): Major Joseph L. Parlas Jr.
Item Creation Date: 24 Feburary 1966
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: 155th Assault Helicopter Association
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Added: 22 May 2018 [Updated: 22 May 2018]
Author(s): Major Joseph L. Parlas Jr.
Item Creation Date: 24 Feburary 1966
Collection: Les Davison Collection
Association: 155th Assault Helicopter Association
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Added: 22 May 2018 [Updated: 22 May 2018]
Phoenix Officers - 158th Aviation Battalion - Roster
Document Item Number: 30100265001
[Number of Pages: 26]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 17 Feb 2021 [Updated: 17 Feb 2021]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 17 Feb 2021 [Updated: 17 Feb 2021]
Annual Historical Supplement for C Battery 4th Battalion (Aerial Artillery) 77th Artillery (Airmobile) - Personal Narrative
Document Item Number: 30920101001
[Number of Pages: 21]
Item Creation Date: 2019
Collection: Loren Gee Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Feb 2022 [Updated: 18 Feb 2022]
Item Creation Date: 2019
Collection: Loren Gee Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Feb 2022 [Updated: 18 Feb 2022]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476660
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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: 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: 2112Newsletter476668
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September 1998
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 02 May 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September 1998
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 02 May 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476680
[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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476611
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT By Joe Bilitzke
Open communication
Do whats right
Have fun
LETTERS:
Wife finds letters about reunion 'cute' FROM Renatta Depierris
Vietnam aquaintance blessed to liove in the U.S. FROM Don Agren
Letter about PTSD offensive to reader FROM Rick Curtin
Ambrose's PTSD letter should be taken to heart FROM Bill Zierdt
Marines, other veterans plan to restore UH-34D FROM Bud Jones
118th was designated an AHC after 1965 FROM Ralph Orlando
Pilot reads about death of Vietnam-era friend FROM CW4 Cary Mendelsohn
Wounded Ranger looks for two medevac pilots FROM Ranger Thomas R. Holtey
Traveling U.S. with Huey a touching experience FROM Gary B. Roush
New VHPA Directory amazing, best one yet FROM Bob Paine
Shadow Bird's arrival stirs thoughts of days past FROM Jerry Turner
'Man in doorway' important crewman FROM Michael Ryerson
TAPS:
Steve Adee, Dwane C. "Duke" Watson
REUNION:
Orlando return marks 20th anniversary BY Joe Bilitzke
Procedure given for reunion refunds
Riseden designs reunion T-shirt logos BY Kenneth Fritz
Sole survivor seeks rescuers' names BY Charles "Ray" Livermont
Volume: 20
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT By Joe Bilitzke
Open communication
Do whats right
Have fun
LETTERS:
Wife finds letters about reunion 'cute' FROM Renatta Depierris
Vietnam aquaintance blessed to liove in the U.S. FROM Don Agren
Letter about PTSD offensive to reader FROM Rick Curtin
Ambrose's PTSD letter should be taken to heart FROM Bill Zierdt
Marines, other veterans plan to restore UH-34D FROM Bud Jones
118th was designated an AHC after 1965 FROM Ralph Orlando
Pilot reads about death of Vietnam-era friend FROM CW4 Cary Mendelsohn
Wounded Ranger looks for two medevac pilots FROM Ranger Thomas R. Holtey
Traveling U.S. with Huey a touching experience FROM Gary B. Roush
New VHPA Directory amazing, best one yet FROM Bob Paine
Shadow Bird's arrival stirs thoughts of days past FROM Jerry Turner
'Man in doorway' important crewman FROM Michael Ryerson
TAPS:
Steve Adee, Dwane C. "Duke" Watson
REUNION:
Orlando return marks 20th anniversary BY Joe Bilitzke
Procedure given for reunion refunds
Riseden designs reunion T-shirt logos BY Kenneth Fritz
Sole survivor seeks rescuers' names BY Charles "Ray" Livermont
Volume: 20
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476623
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Article about mason personally uplifting FROM Ken Fritz
Mason same, soft-spoken person FROM Jack Swickard
Where is that deafening CH-21 on bumper sticker? FROM Robert S. Jones
Act in South Vietnam adds to memory of Kennedy era FROM Paul Maxwell
Vietnam helicopter pilot rescues aviator in Hip FROM Reed T. Kimzey
Common ground
TAPS:
Michael Allan Bruce - William Chester Buford - Robert L. Hamilton - Samuel P. Kalagian - Omar Kipe - Delbert Paul - Robert Peyton Walters Sr.
31 years later BY Mike Sloniker
Roulier recieves belated Medals BY Tom Payne
Member recounts how crew member died BY Mike Law
Film series tries to dispel myths of war
REUNION:
Only days remain until Las Vegas kickoff
Murder mystery planned for wives
VHPA can determine its legacy BY Robert Smith
VHPA BRIEFS:
Hornets plan mini-reunion
Calendar available in June
Booby trap downs helicopter
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Article about mason personally uplifting FROM Ken Fritz
Mason same, soft-spoken person FROM Jack Swickard
Where is that deafening CH-21 on bumper sticker? FROM Robert S. Jones
Act in South Vietnam adds to memory of Kennedy era FROM Paul Maxwell
Vietnam helicopter pilot rescues aviator in Hip FROM Reed T. Kimzey
Common ground
TAPS:
Michael Allan Bruce - William Chester Buford - Robert L. Hamilton - Samuel P. Kalagian - Omar Kipe - Delbert Paul - Robert Peyton Walters Sr.
31 years later BY Mike Sloniker
Roulier recieves belated Medals BY Tom Payne
Member recounts how crew member died BY Mike Law
Film series tries to dispel myths of war
REUNION:
Only days remain until Las Vegas kickoff
Murder mystery planned for wives
VHPA can determine its legacy BY Robert Smith
VHPA BRIEFS:
Hornets plan mini-reunion
Calendar available in June
Booby trap downs helicopter
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476625
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Contact group asks: Take another look FROM Julie Kink
Mason oldest aviator when he retired in July FROM Derek Mason
People still remember 1995 Parkville Parade FROM Barbara Lance
Pilot helping family of KIA get information FROM Jonh J. Jewett
Scholarship Fund shares in profit from book sales FROM Tom Payne
New VHPA found during mailing FROM J. Brieske
TAPS:
Steven R. Erickson - Charles "Chuck" Getchell - Robert L. Hamilton - Jim Hart - Gary Bill Hayes - John D. Jankowski - Marvin Lee Marchman - George Donald Pfromm - Clarence H. "Clancy" Woliver
BOOK REVIEW:
Thunderbird Lounge a story of war BY Maj.Gen.Robert J. Brandt
BRIEFS:
118th Assault Helicopter Company
4th Infantry Division
Seeking Information
REUNION:
Reunion begins with rock'n'roll act BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Reunion could be the largest ever
Motorcycle rides planned at reunion BY Ken Lindstrom
Reunion refund information
Sheuerman named chapter liaison BY Mike Sheuerman
Staying up to date: VHPA forms Technology Steering Committee BY Chales Holley
Spotter sees boxes scattered in area BY Ron Leonard
Council attempting to stay in touch BY Your Executive Council.
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Contact group asks: Take another look FROM Julie Kink
Mason oldest aviator when he retired in July FROM Derek Mason
People still remember 1995 Parkville Parade FROM Barbara Lance
Pilot helping family of KIA get information FROM Jonh J. Jewett
Scholarship Fund shares in profit from book sales FROM Tom Payne
New VHPA found during mailing FROM J. Brieske
TAPS:
Steven R. Erickson - Charles "Chuck" Getchell - Robert L. Hamilton - Jim Hart - Gary Bill Hayes - John D. Jankowski - Marvin Lee Marchman - George Donald Pfromm - Clarence H. "Clancy" Woliver
BOOK REVIEW:
Thunderbird Lounge a story of war BY Maj.Gen.Robert J. Brandt
BRIEFS:
118th Assault Helicopter Company
4th Infantry Division
Seeking Information
REUNION:
Reunion begins with rock'n'roll act BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Reunion could be the largest ever
Motorcycle rides planned at reunion BY Ken Lindstrom
Reunion refund information
Sheuerman named chapter liaison BY Mike Sheuerman
Staying up to date: VHPA forms Technology Steering Committee BY Chales Holley
Spotter sees boxes scattered in area BY Ron Leonard
Council attempting to stay in touch BY Your Executive Council.
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476703
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476708
[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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 01 May 2017]
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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 01 May 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476712
[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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474781
[Number of Pages: 32]
Item Creation Date: January 2006
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2010 [Updated: 16 Jul 2018]
Item Creation Date: January 2006
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Sep 2010 [Updated: 16 Jul 2018]
The Dustoffer (Dustoff Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476911
[Number of Pages: 26]
Item Creation Date: Fall/Winter2001
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Oct 2010 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
Item Creation Date: Fall/Winter2001
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: 2112Newsletter476912
[Number of Pages: 24]
Item Creation Date: Spring/Summer 2001
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Oct 2010 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
Item Creation Date: Spring/Summer 2001
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Oct 2010 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475004
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA legal challenges
LETTERS:
Pilot seeks name of rescued man FROM John J. Butler
Soldiers in Gulf, Delta share some similarities FROM Douglas Gandy
Argentine Army pilots continue flying hueys FROM Phil Marshall
Very old friend seeks pilot's current address FROM Lynne Gresham
Most valuable recognition FROM Charles Heberle
The Army way: friends' names start with same letters FROM Greg Smith
Commander chose unique way to discipline soldiers FROM James B. Thompson
Old Vietnam dogs learn new tricks at Fort Hood FROM Tom Payne
Pilot's daughter seeks friends of her father FROM Sherry Landrum
TAPS:
James Dwight Barry - Richard "Pat" Paul Bray - Alie H. Campbell - Darwin G. Edwards - Jesse W. Glance - Henry Colon Fariss - Donald H. Haines - John Wiley Hazlewood - Robert Steele Jones Jr. - Leland "Lee" Thornton Kennedy - Charles N. King - Warren "Randy" Porter - Allan Williams
Vietnam archive center seeks $16.3 million BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
There's lots to do near Dallas headquarters BY Mike Sheuerman
Vince Vance to entertain BY Mike Sheuerman
Rodeo highlight of reunion BY Mike Sheuerman
Motorcycles welcome at reunion BY Hayden Jones
National Vietnam War Museum center of festivities
Dallas has many unique distinctions
FEATURES:
Florida man restores, shows UH-1B from Vietnam BY Jack Serig Sr.
Pilot wonders if he should have made report BY Jack Serig Sr.
NC group wins first place award
Show to focus on Lamson 718 BY Rick Lester
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Winter 2003/2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA legal challenges
LETTERS:
Pilot seeks name of rescued man FROM John J. Butler
Soldiers in Gulf, Delta share some similarities FROM Douglas Gandy
Argentine Army pilots continue flying hueys FROM Phil Marshall
Very old friend seeks pilot's current address FROM Lynne Gresham
Most valuable recognition FROM Charles Heberle
The Army way: friends' names start with same letters FROM Greg Smith
Commander chose unique way to discipline soldiers FROM James B. Thompson
Old Vietnam dogs learn new tricks at Fort Hood FROM Tom Payne
Pilot's daughter seeks friends of her father FROM Sherry Landrum
TAPS:
James Dwight Barry - Richard "Pat" Paul Bray - Alie H. Campbell - Darwin G. Edwards - Jesse W. Glance - Henry Colon Fariss - Donald H. Haines - John Wiley Hazlewood - Robert Steele Jones Jr. - Leland "Lee" Thornton Kennedy - Charles N. King - Warren "Randy" Porter - Allan Williams
Vietnam archive center seeks $16.3 million BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
There's lots to do near Dallas headquarters BY Mike Sheuerman
Vince Vance to entertain BY Mike Sheuerman
Rodeo highlight of reunion BY Mike Sheuerman
Motorcycles welcome at reunion BY Hayden Jones
National Vietnam War Museum center of festivities
Dallas has many unique distinctions
FEATURES:
Florida man restores, shows UH-1B from Vietnam BY Jack Serig Sr.
Pilot wonders if he should have made report BY Jack Serig Sr.
NC group wins first place award
Show to focus on Lamson 718 BY Rick Lester
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Winter 2003/2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475007
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA receives IRS tax exemption letter BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Bandit flag shows up down under FROM Peter Seaward
Author writing history of Dak Seang Campaign FROM George S. Crawford
Fellow pilots help understand death FROM Fritz Miller
British security chief FROM Al Schonert
Wanted: pilots of '50s and '60s FROM Jim Eakins
FAA released wrong conclusion in death FROM Paul E. Uster
Daughter tries to find chopper pilot father FROM Terry J. "Woody" Wood
TAPS:
Thomas S. Cafferty - Clyde Lee Ford - Gilbert Keith Jenkins - Leighton Franklin Kohl - Robert H. McKeegan - Robert Odell Moree - Le Cong Quan - Danny Rowe - James W. Sandridge Jr. - Leo Francis Welsh - Henry Joseph Wilkins - James Wittman - George J. Young
REPORTS:
Directory BY Gary Roush
Got a war story?
Mason wins CHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
'What are they going to do, send me to Vietnam?' refreshing BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Reunion 2004 headquarters hotel largest in Texas BY Hayden Jones
Dallas M-Line provides free trolley service
Museum preserves JFK's legacy
Special treat awaits reunion golfers BY Mike Whitten
Good taste - fine restaurants abundant in Dallas area
FEATURES:
Dustoff on Fire! Medevac chopper: 'going down and burning!' BY William C. "Bill" Perkins
Volume: 21
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA receives IRS tax exemption letter BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Bandit flag shows up down under FROM Peter Seaward
Author writing history of Dak Seang Campaign FROM George S. Crawford
Fellow pilots help understand death FROM Fritz Miller
British security chief FROM Al Schonert
Wanted: pilots of '50s and '60s FROM Jim Eakins
FAA released wrong conclusion in death FROM Paul E. Uster
Daughter tries to find chopper pilot father FROM Terry J. "Woody" Wood
TAPS:
Thomas S. Cafferty - Clyde Lee Ford - Gilbert Keith Jenkins - Leighton Franklin Kohl - Robert H. McKeegan - Robert Odell Moree - Le Cong Quan - Danny Rowe - James W. Sandridge Jr. - Leo Francis Welsh - Henry Joseph Wilkins - James Wittman - George J. Young
REPORTS:
Directory BY Gary Roush
Got a war story?
Mason wins CHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
'What are they going to do, send me to Vietnam?' refreshing BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Reunion 2004 headquarters hotel largest in Texas BY Hayden Jones
Dallas M-Line provides free trolley service
Museum preserves JFK's legacy
Special treat awaits reunion golfers BY Mike Whitten
Good taste - fine restaurants abundant in Dallas area
FEATURES:
Dustoff on Fire! Medevac chopper: 'going down and burning!' BY William C. "Bill" Perkins
Volume: 21
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475008
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana Young
LETTERS:
'Bus Eight' article reminder of reunion FROM Robert Mason
Orlando reunion a first-class event FROM Joe Finch
Original VHPA member honored with plaque FROM Chuck Topalian
Reunion has new twist in Orlando FROM Lee T. Strickland
First VHPA reunion a wonderful event FROM Tom Wood
Some of claims about PTSD preposterous FROM Rick Curtin
PTSD a cruel hoax perpetrated on vets FROM Dennis Hogan
Psychological diagnoses come in and out of favor FROM Alan McCulloch
Pilot's daughter seeking information about cancer FROM Heather Bartol
Museum invites president to fund-raiser in Texas FROM Frank Gilbert
First WOC class graduated from Camp Rucker in 1955 FROM Don Joyce
TAPS:
Michael A. Baker - Robert Howard Cowen - Gary Freeman - Michael Louis Frye - Billy J. Hampton - James "Jimmy" Allen Hardt - Thomas J. Janis - John Robert Keily - Jim Merryman - Paul L. Messa - Lawrence Andrew Olson - John Popovich Sr. - Phillip Layne Rutledge - Michael V. Stratton
REPORTS:
Annual business meeting
Orlando reunion attendance totals 1,942 pilots, guests
Record numbers joined association BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Bandit tactics revived after 35 years BY Tom Payne
Pilot describes dropping napalm BY Ron Richtsmeier
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana Young
LETTERS:
'Bus Eight' article reminder of reunion FROM Robert Mason
Orlando reunion a first-class event FROM Joe Finch
Original VHPA member honored with plaque FROM Chuck Topalian
Reunion has new twist in Orlando FROM Lee T. Strickland
First VHPA reunion a wonderful event FROM Tom Wood
Some of claims about PTSD preposterous FROM Rick Curtin
PTSD a cruel hoax perpetrated on vets FROM Dennis Hogan
Psychological diagnoses come in and out of favor FROM Alan McCulloch
Pilot's daughter seeking information about cancer FROM Heather Bartol
Museum invites president to fund-raiser in Texas FROM Frank Gilbert
First WOC class graduated from Camp Rucker in 1955 FROM Don Joyce
TAPS:
Michael A. Baker - Robert Howard Cowen - Gary Freeman - Michael Louis Frye - Billy J. Hampton - James "Jimmy" Allen Hardt - Thomas J. Janis - John Robert Keily - Jim Merryman - Paul L. Messa - Lawrence Andrew Olson - John Popovich Sr. - Phillip Layne Rutledge - Michael V. Stratton
REPORTS:
Annual business meeting
Orlando reunion attendance totals 1,942 pilots, guests
Record numbers joined association BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Bandit tactics revived after 35 years BY Tom Payne
Pilot describes dropping napalm BY Ron Richtsmeier
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475009
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA uses professional planner for Orlando reunion
REUNION:
Reunion Edition Newsletter new this year
Final banquet
Missing Man toast and ceremony
Susan McDonald - Las Vegas entertainer really cares about the VHPA
Reunion schedule
Founders - VHPA to honor Original 66 at Orlando reunion
Thanks! Volunteers make reunion possible BY Dave Rittman
Mini-reunion schedule
Fireworks show
Parties kick off Orlando reunion
Private show
Pirates Adventure alternate show choice
AAHF to fly Huey during reunion
Tours planned for space center. ship
Golf tournament at Mystic Dunes
Dallas to be host of VHPA reunion in 2004
Anchors aweigh
Run/walk scheduled for Saturday
Shuttle bus available from hotel to airport
Membership grows, but help needed BY Dana M. Young
Two-piece band entertained VHPA before
Comedy theater company to perform during meeting
Library of Congress to videotape at reunion
LETTERS:
March/April cover shows OH-23's FROM Danny E. Gross
Cover caption incorrect on March/April issue FROM Bob Thompson
Mail likely forthcoming about designation mixup FROM Tom Taylor
Frictioning control standard at Wolters FROM Tom Hirschler
REUNION ANNIVERSARIES:
The first reunion - 1984
The fifth anniversary - 1988
The 10th anniversary - 1993
The 15th anniversary - 1998
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA uses professional planner for Orlando reunion
REUNION:
Reunion Edition Newsletter new this year
Final banquet
Missing Man toast and ceremony
Susan McDonald - Las Vegas entertainer really cares about the VHPA
Reunion schedule
Founders - VHPA to honor Original 66 at Orlando reunion
Thanks! Volunteers make reunion possible BY Dave Rittman
Mini-reunion schedule
Fireworks show
Parties kick off Orlando reunion
Private show
Pirates Adventure alternate show choice
AAHF to fly Huey during reunion
Tours planned for space center. ship
Golf tournament at Mystic Dunes
Dallas to be host of VHPA reunion in 2004
Anchors aweigh
Run/walk scheduled for Saturday
Shuttle bus available from hotel to airport
Membership grows, but help needed BY Dana M. Young
Two-piece band entertained VHPA before
Comedy theater company to perform during meeting
Library of Congress to videotape at reunion
LETTERS:
March/April cover shows OH-23's FROM Danny E. Gross
Cover caption incorrect on March/April issue FROM Bob Thompson
Mail likely forthcoming about designation mixup FROM Tom Taylor
Frictioning control standard at Wolters FROM Tom Hirschler
REUNION ANNIVERSARIES:
The first reunion - 1984
The fifth anniversary - 1988
The 10th anniversary - 1993
The 15th anniversary - 1998
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475017
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Eliminating the bylaws confusion BY Joe Bilitzke
BRIEFS:
Mike Law leaving for Ghana
VHPA chairman gets new chairman
REUNION:
Time running out BY Dave Rittman
Special shuttle bus available at reunion
Driving to reunion?
Annual 5k run/walk set for July 5
Reunion schedule
UH-1 available for rides at reunion
Mini-reunions
REPORTS:
Hai Convention booth BY Mike Scheuerman
Membership grows to 12,000 pilots BY Dana M. Young
Seeking national officer? BY Mike Scheuerman
Library of Congress to tape at reunion
LETTERS:
Captures Vietnam pilot discusses POWs in Iraq FROM Mike Scheuerman
Program features crew from chopper company FROM Gil Ferrey
Information about program FROM Natalie Miller
Husband's death attributed to diabetes, 'rare' tumors FROM Mrs. Sandra A. Sullivan
Pilot saves crew chief other's lives in rescue FROM Craig Tonjes
TAPS:
Stanley E. Cagle - Wayne Lawrence Crocker - Jim Cunningham - Tony Ward Miller - Michael Raymond Redding - William E. Savedge
FEATURES:
White medevacs - MACV tested changing color to reduce casualties BY Mike Law and Larry Wagoner
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Eliminating the bylaws confusion BY Joe Bilitzke
BRIEFS:
Mike Law leaving for Ghana
VHPA chairman gets new chairman
REUNION:
Time running out BY Dave Rittman
Special shuttle bus available at reunion
Driving to reunion?
Annual 5k run/walk set for July 5
Reunion schedule
UH-1 available for rides at reunion
Mini-reunions
REPORTS:
Hai Convention booth BY Mike Scheuerman
Membership grows to 12,000 pilots BY Dana M. Young
Seeking national officer? BY Mike Scheuerman
Library of Congress to tape at reunion
LETTERS:
Captures Vietnam pilot discusses POWs in Iraq FROM Mike Scheuerman
Program features crew from chopper company FROM Gil Ferrey
Information about program FROM Natalie Miller
Husband's death attributed to diabetes, 'rare' tumors FROM Mrs. Sandra A. Sullivan
Pilot saves crew chief other's lives in rescue FROM Craig Tonjes
TAPS:
Stanley E. Cagle - Wayne Lawrence Crocker - Jim Cunningham - Tony Ward Miller - Michael Raymond Redding - William E. Savedge
FEATURES:
White medevacs - MACV tested changing color to reduce casualties BY Mike Law and Larry Wagoner
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474993
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Argentina UH Club preserves hueys FROM Max Mizejewski
Breakfast visit leads to reunion FROM Doug Miller
Newsletter article helps find cause of malady FROM Robert A. Heber
Author to interview scout crews FROM Wayne Mutza
Australian researches history of battalion FROM Clive Swaysland
Old friend looking for helicopter pilot FROM Robin Carneen
TAPS:
John "Jack" J. Cooley III - Truman Allen Craig - Patrick Wallace Emery Sr. - Carl "Rock" Fallquist - John B. Fleming Jr. - Richard Geraghty - Charles L. Haney - Harold L. Huff - Dick Legener - Joel L. Lovvorn - Edward P. Lukert Jr. - Dennis Marvicsin - Lawrence "Mac" F. McDonald - Edd Shinn - Phillip Ray "Stoney" Stone - Bennie Eugene Young
REUNION:
San Francisco site of VHPA get-together in July BY Joe Bilitzke and Dave Rittman
Golfers: reunin features early departure for Stonetree Golf Club course BY Mike Whitten
United offers discount fares
Schedule
Bay cruise: dinner, dancing cap San Francisco Belle voyage BY Joe Bilitzke
Island trip: Maui golf, beach excursion planned after reunion BY Mike Whitten
Reunion, hotel outline refund policy
Re-using reunion lanyards can cut expenses BY Mike Sheuerman
REPORTS:
Vietnam War museum receives UH-1H
Association launches drive for new members BY Dana Young
Membership can be given as a gift BY Mike Sheuerman
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Argentina UH Club preserves hueys FROM Max Mizejewski
Breakfast visit leads to reunion FROM Doug Miller
Newsletter article helps find cause of malady FROM Robert A. Heber
Author to interview scout crews FROM Wayne Mutza
Australian researches history of battalion FROM Clive Swaysland
Old friend looking for helicopter pilot FROM Robin Carneen
TAPS:
John "Jack" J. Cooley III - Truman Allen Craig - Patrick Wallace Emery Sr. - Carl "Rock" Fallquist - John B. Fleming Jr. - Richard Geraghty - Charles L. Haney - Harold L. Huff - Dick Legener - Joel L. Lovvorn - Edward P. Lukert Jr. - Dennis Marvicsin - Lawrence "Mac" F. McDonald - Edd Shinn - Phillip Ray "Stoney" Stone - Bennie Eugene Young
REUNION:
San Francisco site of VHPA get-together in July BY Joe Bilitzke and Dave Rittman
Golfers: reunin features early departure for Stonetree Golf Club course BY Mike Whitten
United offers discount fares
Schedule
Bay cruise: dinner, dancing cap San Francisco Belle voyage BY Joe Bilitzke
Island trip: Maui golf, beach excursion planned after reunion BY Mike Whitten
Reunion, hotel outline refund policy
Re-using reunion lanyards can cut expenses BY Mike Sheuerman
REPORTS:
Vietnam War museum receives UH-1H
Association launches drive for new members BY Dana Young
Membership can be given as a gift BY Mike Sheuerman
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474994
[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
Jones stepping down as secretary/treasurer BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
LETTERS:
Years make difference in pilot's homecoming FROM John R.Q. Finke
Chopper crew saves special forces team FROM Tom Payne
Writer conduct survey of pilots at 2004 reunion FROM Jerry Gladysz
Wife thanks members for helping understand FROM Jaqi Sellon
The day our gunships almost killed Steamer FROM Mike Sheuerman
People, spirit make VHPA reunions great FROM Forrest B. Snyder Jr.
REUNION:
San Francisco exciting location for annual event BY Dave Rittman
Schedule
Registration enforcement policy under review
Rules determine refunds on reunion events
REPORTS:
Association details election policy
Policy spells out investment rules
Amending bylaw, articles changes require rules
Policy establishes access to records
Each of us could recruit new member or pay dues BY Mike Sheuerman
Restated article of incorporation of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Bylaws of the VHPA
Volume: 22
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
Jones stepping down as secretary/treasurer BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
LETTERS:
Years make difference in pilot's homecoming FROM John R.Q. Finke
Chopper crew saves special forces team FROM Tom Payne
Writer conduct survey of pilots at 2004 reunion FROM Jerry Gladysz
Wife thanks members for helping understand FROM Jaqi Sellon
The day our gunships almost killed Steamer FROM Mike Sheuerman
People, spirit make VHPA reunions great FROM Forrest B. Snyder Jr.
REUNION:
San Francisco exciting location for annual event BY Dave Rittman
Schedule
Registration enforcement policy under review
Rules determine refunds on reunion events
REPORTS:
Association details election policy
Policy spells out investment rules
Amending bylaw, articles changes require rules
Policy establishes access to records
Each of us could recruit new member or pay dues BY Mike Sheuerman
Restated article of incorporation of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Bylaws of the VHPA
Volume: 22
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474997
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
Still time to seek office BY Angelo Spelios
LETTERS:
How many remember good deeds performed? FROM Ken Bryant
Marine Corps colonel looks for father's friends FROM Greg Woodward
Pilot finds helicopter he flew in Vietnam FROM Curt Knapp
Daughter seeking father - a VN helicopter pilot FROM Clyde Jackson
Caricature of general turns up at garage sale FROM Jim Koch
Restored America's huey welcome sight for veterans FROM John Nielsen
VHPA a true friend of RVN dustoff crews FROM Bill Perkins
Author wants to include helicopter pilot in book FROM William "Bill" Schroder
VHPA exists to help pilots find one another FROM Mike Sheuerman
Help would be great FROM George "Muff" Handley
Adviser seeks plots to say thanks! FROM John Peeff
Aussie veteran seeks helicopter pilots FROM John Eaton
TAPS:
Edward Lee Busic - Ronald W. Davis - Richard Houghton - Robert Wayne Childs - W.C. Price - Michael S. Van. Sickle - Robert Harold Varney Jr.
REPORTS:
Investment committee doing well BY Bob Smith
Bilitzke leaves office after 6 years BY Joe Bilitzke
Association thanks golf sponsors BY Mike Whitten
Pappy Jones lead for fourth annual motorcycle run BY Ken Lindstrom
Dallas reunion to have new vendors BY Rich Buzen
REUNION:
Registering at Adams Mark Hotel now easier BY Dana M. Young
Vince Vance, Valiants to perform BY Mike Sheuerman
Son finds chopper ride really cool! BY Mike Sheuerman
Mini-reunions
Reunion briefs
Special tours available in Dallas
In Shadow of the Blade to be shown BY Cheryl Fries
FEATURES:
Pilot attend Air Museum ceremony BY Jay Riseden
Pilot describes ARA missile attack BY James W. Ford
Volume: 22
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
Still time to seek office BY Angelo Spelios
LETTERS:
How many remember good deeds performed? FROM Ken Bryant
Marine Corps colonel looks for father's friends FROM Greg Woodward
Pilot finds helicopter he flew in Vietnam FROM Curt Knapp
Daughter seeking father - a VN helicopter pilot FROM Clyde Jackson
Caricature of general turns up at garage sale FROM Jim Koch
Restored America's huey welcome sight for veterans FROM John Nielsen
VHPA a true friend of RVN dustoff crews FROM Bill Perkins
Author wants to include helicopter pilot in book FROM William "Bill" Schroder
VHPA exists to help pilots find one another FROM Mike Sheuerman
Help would be great FROM George "Muff" Handley
Adviser seeks plots to say thanks! FROM John Peeff
Aussie veteran seeks helicopter pilots FROM John Eaton
TAPS:
Edward Lee Busic - Ronald W. Davis - Richard Houghton - Robert Wayne Childs - W.C. Price - Michael S. Van. Sickle - Robert Harold Varney Jr.
REPORTS:
Investment committee doing well BY Bob Smith
Bilitzke leaves office after 6 years BY Joe Bilitzke
Association thanks golf sponsors BY Mike Whitten
Pappy Jones lead for fourth annual motorcycle run BY Ken Lindstrom
Dallas reunion to have new vendors BY Rich Buzen
REUNION:
Registering at Adams Mark Hotel now easier BY Dana M. Young
Vince Vance, Valiants to perform BY Mike Sheuerman
Son finds chopper ride really cool! BY Mike Sheuerman
Mini-reunions
Reunion briefs
Special tours available in Dallas
In Shadow of the Blade to be shown BY Cheryl Fries
FEATURES:
Pilot attend Air Museum ceremony BY Jay Riseden
Pilot describes ARA missile attack BY James W. Ford
Volume: 22
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475120
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Argentina UH Club preserves hueys FROM Max Mizejewski
Breakfast visit leads to reunion FROM Doug Miller
Newsletter article helps find cause of malady FROM Robert A. Heber
Author to interview scout crews FROM Wayne Mutza
Australian researches history of battalion FROM Clive Swaysland
Old friend looking for helicopter pilot FROM Robin Carneen
TAPS:
John "Jack" J. Cooley III - Truman Allen Craig - Patrick Wallace Emery Sr. - Carl "Rock" Fallquist - John B. Fleming Jr. - Richard Geraghty - Charles L. Haney - Harold L. Huff - Dick Legener - Joel L. Lovvorn - Edward P. Lukert Jr. - Dennis Marvicsin - Lawrence "Mac" F. McDonald - Edd Shinn - Phillip Ray "Stoney" Stone - Bennie Eugene Young
REUNION:
San Francisco site of VHPA get-together in July BY Joe Bilitzke and Dave Rittman
Golfers: reunin features early departure for Stonetree Golf Club course BY Mike Whitten
United offers discount fares
Schedule
Bay cruise: dinner, dancing cap San Francisco Belle voyage BY Joe Bilitzke
Island trip: Maui golf, beach excursion planned after reunion BY Mike Whitten
Reunion, hotel outline refund policy
Re-using reunion lanyards can cut expenses BY Mike Sheuerman
REPORTS:
Vietnam War museum receives UH-1H
Association launches drive for new members BY Dana Young
Membership can be given as a gift BY Mike Sheuerman
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 02 Jun 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Argentina UH Club preserves hueys FROM Max Mizejewski
Breakfast visit leads to reunion FROM Doug Miller
Newsletter article helps find cause of malady FROM Robert A. Heber
Author to interview scout crews FROM Wayne Mutza
Australian researches history of battalion FROM Clive Swaysland
Old friend looking for helicopter pilot FROM Robin Carneen
TAPS:
John "Jack" J. Cooley III - Truman Allen Craig - Patrick Wallace Emery Sr. - Carl "Rock" Fallquist - John B. Fleming Jr. - Richard Geraghty - Charles L. Haney - Harold L. Huff - Dick Legener - Joel L. Lovvorn - Edward P. Lukert Jr. - Dennis Marvicsin - Lawrence "Mac" F. McDonald - Edd Shinn - Phillip Ray "Stoney" Stone - Bennie Eugene Young
REUNION:
San Francisco site of VHPA get-together in July BY Joe Bilitzke and Dave Rittman
Golfers: reunin features early departure for Stonetree Golf Club course BY Mike Whitten
United offers discount fares
Schedule
Bay cruise: dinner, dancing cap San Francisco Belle voyage BY Joe Bilitzke
Island trip: Maui golf, beach excursion planned after reunion BY Mike Whitten
Reunion, hotel outline refund policy
Re-using reunion lanyards can cut expenses BY Mike Sheuerman
REPORTS:
Vietnam War museum receives UH-1H
Association launches drive for new members BY Dana Young
Membership can be given as a gift BY Mike Sheuerman
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 02 Jun 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475123
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Article about mason personally uplifting FROM Ken Fritz
Mason same, soft-spoken person FROM Jack Swickard
Where is that deafening CH-21 on bumper sticker? FROM Robert S. Jones
Act in South Vietnam adds to memory of Kennedy era FROM Paul Maxwell
Vietnam helicopter pilot rescues aviator in Hip FROM Reed T. Kimzey
Common ground
TAPS:
Michael Allan Bruce - William Chester Buford - Robert L. Hamilton - Samuel P. Kalagian - Omar Kipe - Delbert Paul - Robert Peyton Walters Sr.
31 years later BY Mike Sloniker
Roulier recieves belated Medals BY Tom Payne
Member recounts how crew member died BY Mike Law
Film series tries to dispel myths of war
REUNION:
Only days remain until Las Vegas kickoff
Murder mystery planned for wives
VHPA can determine its legacy BY Robert Smith
VHPA BRIEFS:
Hornets plan mini-reunion
Calendar available in June
Booby trap downs helicopter
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Article about mason personally uplifting FROM Ken Fritz
Mason same, soft-spoken person FROM Jack Swickard
Where is that deafening CH-21 on bumper sticker? FROM Robert S. Jones
Act in South Vietnam adds to memory of Kennedy era FROM Paul Maxwell
Vietnam helicopter pilot rescues aviator in Hip FROM Reed T. Kimzey
Common ground
TAPS:
Michael Allan Bruce - William Chester Buford - Robert L. Hamilton - Samuel P. Kalagian - Omar Kipe - Delbert Paul - Robert Peyton Walters Sr.
31 years later BY Mike Sloniker
Roulier recieves belated Medals BY Tom Payne
Member recounts how crew member died BY Mike Law
Film series tries to dispel myths of war
REUNION:
Only days remain until Las Vegas kickoff
Murder mystery planned for wives
VHPA can determine its legacy BY Robert Smith
VHPA BRIEFS:
Hornets plan mini-reunion
Calendar available in June
Booby trap downs helicopter
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475124
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Las Vegas reunion attendance up from 2001
LETTERS:
Reunion brings back memories of recons FROM Rev. Bruce E. Carlson
Former Fort Wolters a fascinating place FROM Pam Burkholder
Pilot fondly recalls his late Chinook instructor FROM Billy J. Hampton
Ferranti sat out great race FROM Del Ferranti
Operation ruins moment after crew standby FROM Mike Sheuerman
'We Were Soldiers' movie was terrific FROM Lee Westbrook
Most Huey pilots suffered hearing loss flying in RVN FROM Dave Eastman
Swanson receives medal FROM Ron Quezada
TAPS:
George S. Beatty Jr. - Thomas Robert Herrington - John P. Boyajian - Michael McNellis - Frank Meszar - Vernon W. "Woody" Woodward
Maintenance theme of new directory BY Mike Law
Headquarters provides daily support BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA membership now stands at 10,877
Battle with enemy lasts five days BY Ron Leonard
VHPA reports additional details of annual audit
VHPA at the drag strip
BOOK REVIEW:
Book a great story on cheating odds BY Toma Payne
REUNION:
Reserve skybox for unit at reunion
Events going together for reunion BY Joe bilitzke
BRIEFS:
25th Battalion plans reunion
128th announces mini-reunion
VHPA Calendar needs photos
Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Las Vegas reunion attendance up from 2001
LETTERS:
Reunion brings back memories of recons FROM Rev. Bruce E. Carlson
Former Fort Wolters a fascinating place FROM Pam Burkholder
Pilot fondly recalls his late Chinook instructor FROM Billy J. Hampton
Ferranti sat out great race FROM Del Ferranti
Operation ruins moment after crew standby FROM Mike Sheuerman
'We Were Soldiers' movie was terrific FROM Lee Westbrook
Most Huey pilots suffered hearing loss flying in RVN FROM Dave Eastman
Swanson receives medal FROM Ron Quezada
TAPS:
George S. Beatty Jr. - Thomas Robert Herrington - John P. Boyajian - Michael McNellis - Frank Meszar - Vernon W. "Woody" Woodward
Maintenance theme of new directory BY Mike Law
Headquarters provides daily support BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA membership now stands at 10,877
Battle with enemy lasts five days BY Ron Leonard
VHPA reports additional details of annual audit
VHPA at the drag strip
BOOK REVIEW:
Book a great story on cheating odds BY Toma Payne
REUNION:
Reserve skybox for unit at reunion
Events going together for reunion BY Joe bilitzke
BRIEFS:
25th Battalion plans reunion
128th announces mini-reunion
VHPA Calendar needs photos
Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475125
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Contact group asks: Take another look FROM Julie Kink
Mason oldest aviator when he retired in July FROM Derek Mason
People still remember 1995 Parkville Parade FROM Barbara Lance
Pilot helping family of KIA get information FROM Jonh J. Jewett
Scholarship Fund shares in profit from book sales FROM Tom Payne
New VHPA found during mailing FROM J. Brieske
TAPS:
Steven R. Erickson - Charles "Chuck" Getchell - Robert L. Hamilton - Jim Hart - Gary Bill Hayes - John D. Jankowski - Marvin Lee Marchman - George Donald Pfromm - Clarence H. "Clancy" Woliver
BOOK REVIEW:
Thunderbird Lounge a story of war BY Maj.Gen.Robert J. Brandt
BRIEFS:
118th Assault Helicopter Company
4th Infantry Division
Seeking Information
REUNION:
Reunion begins with rock'n'roll act BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Reunion could be the largest ever
Motorcycle rides planned at reunion BY Ken Lindstrom
Reunion refund information
Sheuerman named chapter liaison BY Mike Sheuerman
Staying up to date: VHPA forms Technology Steering Committee BY Chales Holley
Spotter sees boxes scattered in area BY Ron Leonard
Council attempting to stay in touch BY Your Executive Council.
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Contact group asks: Take another look FROM Julie Kink
Mason oldest aviator when he retired in July FROM Derek Mason
People still remember 1995 Parkville Parade FROM Barbara Lance
Pilot helping family of KIA get information FROM Jonh J. Jewett
Scholarship Fund shares in profit from book sales FROM Tom Payne
New VHPA found during mailing FROM J. Brieske
TAPS:
Steven R. Erickson - Charles "Chuck" Getchell - Robert L. Hamilton - Jim Hart - Gary Bill Hayes - John D. Jankowski - Marvin Lee Marchman - George Donald Pfromm - Clarence H. "Clancy" Woliver
BOOK REVIEW:
Thunderbird Lounge a story of war BY Maj.Gen.Robert J. Brandt
BRIEFS:
118th Assault Helicopter Company
4th Infantry Division
Seeking Information
REUNION:
Reunion begins with rock'n'roll act BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Reunion could be the largest ever
Motorcycle rides planned at reunion BY Ken Lindstrom
Reunion refund information
Sheuerman named chapter liaison BY Mike Sheuerman
Staying up to date: VHPA forms Technology Steering Committee BY Chales Holley
Spotter sees boxes scattered in area BY Ron Leonard
Council attempting to stay in touch BY Your Executive Council.
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475126
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Vietnam helicopter history on Vietnam
LETTERS:
Crew promotes aviation safety FROM Cary Mendelsohn
Calculating VNE put Hook ahead of C-model FROM Al Fragola
Pilot seeks fellow Charger aviators FROM Dick Elgin
Colorado Springs site of great 189th gathering FROM Dick Butler
Veterans Day to focus on helicopter crews FROM Dennis Miller
Tree meager, sparse, but it was Christmas FROM Dave Rittman
Couple of entries should be corrected FROM John Plummer
Unit missing from Directory listing FROM Stan Gause
New Directory great! FROM Hugh S. McLeod III
Covers on Directory appreciated FROM W.D. Livingston and Harry Kornbau
TAPS:
Thomas J. Burke - Jim Harrison - Rod Henderson - Omar K. Kipe - Michael Steven Waggener Plantz - Bill Ruth - James E. Teague - Henry S. Wann
Members son recieves scholarship BY Tom Payne
CCN takes first in bass derby parade, again BY Mike Nord
Maintenance theme of 2002 Directory BY Mike Law
Your Executive Council BY Dave Rittman
AAHF nominated for Fisher award
EC approves unit chapter formation BY Mike Sheuerman
Directory this year is largest ever BY Dave Rittman
Battle fought in Renegade Woods BY Ron Leonard
BRIEFS:
New calendar full of photos
VHPA Newsletter deadlines
BOOK REVIEW:
Outlaws tells full, rich story of pilots BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Vendor polocy at annual reunions
Las Vegas Reunion begins July 3 BY Joe Bilitzke
Online reunion, hotel registration will be available BY Charles Holley
Volume: 19
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Vietnam helicopter history on Vietnam
LETTERS:
Crew promotes aviation safety FROM Cary Mendelsohn
Calculating VNE put Hook ahead of C-model FROM Al Fragola
Pilot seeks fellow Charger aviators FROM Dick Elgin
Colorado Springs site of great 189th gathering FROM Dick Butler
Veterans Day to focus on helicopter crews FROM Dennis Miller
Tree meager, sparse, but it was Christmas FROM Dave Rittman
Couple of entries should be corrected FROM John Plummer
Unit missing from Directory listing FROM Stan Gause
New Directory great! FROM Hugh S. McLeod III
Covers on Directory appreciated FROM W.D. Livingston and Harry Kornbau
TAPS:
Thomas J. Burke - Jim Harrison - Rod Henderson - Omar K. Kipe - Michael Steven Waggener Plantz - Bill Ruth - James E. Teague - Henry S. Wann
Members son recieves scholarship BY Tom Payne
CCN takes first in bass derby parade, again BY Mike Nord
Maintenance theme of 2002 Directory BY Mike Law
Your Executive Council BY Dave Rittman
AAHF nominated for Fisher award
EC approves unit chapter formation BY Mike Sheuerman
Directory this year is largest ever BY Dave Rittman
Battle fought in Renegade Woods BY Ron Leonard
BRIEFS:
New calendar full of photos
VHPA Newsletter deadlines
BOOK REVIEW:
Outlaws tells full, rich story of pilots BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Vendor polocy at annual reunions
Las Vegas Reunion begins July 3 BY Joe Bilitzke
Online reunion, hotel registration will be available BY Charles Holley
Volume: 19
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475130
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Harley
LETTERS:
Helicopter program airs on History Channel FROM David F. Clemmer
Pilot recalls close call in front of Cobra FROM John Garrison
Author silicits photos from helicopter pilots FROM Frank Greco
Recent VHPA member enjoys work on Directory FROM R. Sterling Holbrook
AAHF second air show season now in full swing FROM Glenn Carr
Cousin trying to locate Vietnam helicopter pilot FROM Glenn Painter
Lengthy quest comes to end from Caribou pilot FROM Don Joyce
Skycrane club finally has prints of painting FROM Mike Law
VHPA Newsletter readers invited to dedication FROM Henry "Rick" Roll
New VHPA member thanks reunion committee for notice FROM Ken Sullivan
Green Hornet pilots sought FROM Robert Hall
170th AHC will hold party during the Denver reunion FROM George Nielsen
TAPS:
Robert A. Burbank - Dennis Lloyd Cunningham - Bob LePrairie
Placing bets not always so simple BY Kenny Bunn
Membership continuing to grow BY Dana M. Young
Book to generate scholarship funds BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Reunion hotel is Denver's largest
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
Hotel to hang unit banners
Wolf Express official shuttle
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Harley
LETTERS:
Helicopter program airs on History Channel FROM David F. Clemmer
Pilot recalls close call in front of Cobra FROM John Garrison
Author silicits photos from helicopter pilots FROM Frank Greco
Recent VHPA member enjoys work on Directory FROM R. Sterling Holbrook
AAHF second air show season now in full swing FROM Glenn Carr
Cousin trying to locate Vietnam helicopter pilot FROM Glenn Painter
Lengthy quest comes to end from Caribou pilot FROM Don Joyce
Skycrane club finally has prints of painting FROM Mike Law
VHPA Newsletter readers invited to dedication FROM Henry "Rick" Roll
New VHPA member thanks reunion committee for notice FROM Ken Sullivan
Green Hornet pilots sought FROM Robert Hall
170th AHC will hold party during the Denver reunion FROM George Nielsen
TAPS:
Robert A. Burbank - Dennis Lloyd Cunningham - Bob LePrairie
Placing bets not always so simple BY Kenny Bunn
Membership continuing to grow BY Dana M. Young
Book to generate scholarship funds BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Reunion hotel is Denver's largest
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
Hotel to hang unit banners
Wolf Express official shuttle
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475150
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1998
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1998
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475155
[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: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 28 Aug 2017]
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: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 28 Aug 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475181
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June/July 1996
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 31 May 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June/July 1996
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 31 May 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475184
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April/May 1996
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 08 May 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April/May 1996
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 08 May 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475188
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs FROM Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter BY Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call BY George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs FROM Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter BY Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call BY George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
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: 2336Newsletter475195
[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]
[Number of Pages: 24]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
LETTERS:
Ex-Army aviator top aerobatic pilot FROM Al Ellison
APOs worked better during Vietnam tour FROM Mike Lopez
Dooley wrote letter shortly beofre death FROM Jim McDanie
Pilot changes his mind during VHPA reunion FROM Alice Marie Rand
Helicopter etiquette found with old paper FROM John S. Donaldson
VIETNAM Chopper pilots meet in airliner cockpit FROM Rick Weiss
Pilot helping friend gather information FROM Bob Potvin, White 25
Membership directory is the finest one to date FROM Andrew Dulay
Former Vann aide/pilot looking for colleagues FROM Henry "Rick" Role
FEATURES:
Trip to shower burned into memory BY ED Wolfe
Crewmembers join VHPA network BY Mel Canon
Flying Cranes in I Corps and Laos BY Ed Strazzini
AF choppers used in reconnaissance BY J. David McClung
Closure: A Vietnam story BY Mike Austin
How 'Helicopter Valley' got name BY Mike Law
1995 REUNION:
It's time to make plans for reunion BY Bob Smith
Reunion hotel in heart of the city
TAPS:
Terrence L. Adkins - Donald Lee Craft
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: February 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: 2336Newsletter475248
[Number of Pages: 8]
FROM THE EDITOR BY Roger Gould
LETTERS:
Carried away! FROM James Sanford
More on no pilot doors FROM Bob Risner
Looking for old friends FROM Tom Koenig
Class rosters FROM Wayne R. Alexander
Scharp update FROM Bob Scharp
Info request FROM John L. Keller
Calling all "Vikings" FROM Robert "Hal" Duensing
Unit call signs FROM Larry Feonard
Wheels? FROM Jack Smith
Downsized FROM Ronald Nelson
Ah! the good life FROM Charlie Prather
Oh no! we blew it FROM Jack Agnew
Vietnam's Heroes
New Members
MEMBER NEWS:
Cary Shelton
Dave Grieger
BOOK REVIEW:
To Bear Any Burden BY Tom Garcia
1986 Reunion
1985 directory
Upcoming events
Change of address
VHPA financial statement
Change of address
Help! help! help! BY Mike McDonald
REUNION:
Reunion '85 BY Mike McDonald
Item Creation Date: May 1985
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
FROM THE EDITOR BY Roger Gould
LETTERS:
Carried away! FROM James Sanford
More on no pilot doors FROM Bob Risner
Looking for old friends FROM Tom Koenig
Class rosters FROM Wayne R. Alexander
Scharp update FROM Bob Scharp
Info request FROM John L. Keller
Calling all "Vikings" FROM Robert "Hal" Duensing
Unit call signs FROM Larry Feonard
Wheels? FROM Jack Smith
Downsized FROM Ronald Nelson
Ah! the good life FROM Charlie Prather
Oh no! we blew it FROM Jack Agnew
Vietnam's Heroes
New Members
MEMBER NEWS:
Cary Shelton
Dave Grieger
BOOK REVIEW:
To Bear Any Burden BY Tom Garcia
1986 Reunion
1985 directory
Upcoming events
Change of address
VHPA financial statement
Change of address
Help! help! help! BY Mike McDonald
REUNION:
Reunion '85 BY Mike McDonald
Item Creation Date: May 1985
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
History of the 339th Transportation Company (Direct Support), 1 January 1964 to 31 December 1964
Document Item Number: 3110110001
[Number of Pages: 46]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - Transportation and Maintenance Units
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jul 2002 [Updated: 22 Jul 2002]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - Transportation and Maintenance Units
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jul 2002 [Updated: 22 Jul 2002]
308th Combat Aviation Battalion - Operational Report for Quarterly Period, February-April 1968
Document Item Number: 3030713001
[Number of Pages: 41]
Item Creation Date: 14 May 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Sep 2002 [Updated: 30 Jun 2014]
Item Creation Date: 14 May 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Sep 2002 [Updated: 30 Jun 2014]
Department of the Army: Army Aviation - General Provisions
Document Item Number: 2930221002
[Number of Pages: 34]
Item Creation Date: 12 September 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 May 2002 [Updated: 06 May 2002]
Item Creation Date: 12 September 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 06 May 2002 [Updated: 06 May 2002]
Flight Manual USAF Series: CH-3B Helicopter
Document Item Number: 2970306001
Part A
Part B
Part C
[Number of Pages: 264]
Item Creation Date: 21 March 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Manuals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 May 2002 [Updated: 02 Jun 2002]
Item Creation Date: 21 March 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Manuals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 30 May 2002 [Updated: 02 Jun 2002]
USAF Series, KC-97G Aircraft Flight Manual, TO 1C-97(K)G-1 (Sections 1-2) [Part 1 of 3]
Document Item Number: 2970401001
Part A
Part B
Part C
[Number of Pages: 250]
Item Creation Date: 15 October 1959
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Manuals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Jun 2002 [Updated: 23 Jan 2019]
Item Creation Date: 15 October 1959
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Manuals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Jun 2002 [Updated: 23 Jan 2019]
1st Aviation Brigade: Commander's Notes, Number 4
Document Item Number: 3030102018
[Number of Pages: 26]
Item Creation Date: 12 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: 06 Aug 2002 [Updated: 06 Aug 2002]
Item Creation Date: 12 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: 06 Aug 2002 [Updated: 06 Aug 2002]
1st Aviation Brigade: Operational Report - Lessons Learned for 4th Quarter Year 1966
Document Item Number: 3030106032
[Number of Pages: 24]
Item Creation Date: 14 February 1967
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]
Item Creation Date: 14 February 1967
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 08 Aug 2002 [Updated: 08 Aug 2002]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter610733
[Number of Pages: 8]
FROM THE EDITOR BY Roger Gould
LETTERS:
Carried away! FROM James Sanford
More on no pilot doors FROM Bob Risner
Looking for old friends FROM Tom Koenig
Class rosters FROM Wayne R. Alexander
Scharp update FROM Bob Scharp
Info request FROM John L. Keller
Calling all "Vikings" FROM Robert "Hal" Duensing
Unit call signs FROM Larry Feonard
Wheels? FROM Jack Smith
Downsized FROM Ronald Nelson
Ah! the good life FROM Charlie Prather
Oh no! we blew it FROM Jack Agnew
Vietnam's Heroes
New Members
MEMBER NEWS:
Cary Shelton
Dave Grieger
BOOK REVIEW:
To Bear Any Burden BY Tom Garcia
1986 Reunion
1985 directory
Upcoming events
Change of address
VHPA financial statement
Change of address
Help! help! help! BY Mike McDonald
REUNION:
Reunion '85 BY Mike McDonald
Item Creation Date: May 1985
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 29 Mar 2017 [Updated: 25 Apr 2017]
FROM THE EDITOR BY Roger Gould
LETTERS:
Carried away! FROM James Sanford
More on no pilot doors FROM Bob Risner
Looking for old friends FROM Tom Koenig
Class rosters FROM Wayne R. Alexander
Scharp update FROM Bob Scharp
Info request FROM John L. Keller
Calling all "Vikings" FROM Robert "Hal" Duensing
Unit call signs FROM Larry Feonard
Wheels? FROM Jack Smith
Downsized FROM Ronald Nelson
Ah! the good life FROM Charlie Prather
Oh no! we blew it FROM Jack Agnew
Vietnam's Heroes
New Members
MEMBER NEWS:
Cary Shelton
Dave Grieger
BOOK REVIEW:
To Bear Any Burden BY Tom Garcia
1986 Reunion
1985 directory
Upcoming events
Change of address
VHPA financial statement
Change of address
Help! help! help! BY Mike McDonald
REUNION:
Reunion '85 BY Mike McDonald
Item Creation Date: May 1985
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 29 Mar 2017 [Updated: 25 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610741
[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]
[Number of Pages: 24]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
LETTERS:
Ex-Army aviator top aerobatic pilot FROM Al Ellison
APOs worked better during Vietnam tour FROM Mike Lopez
Dooley wrote letter shortly beofre death FROM Jim McDanie
Pilot changes his mind during VHPA reunion FROM Alice Marie Rand
Helicopter etiquette found with old paper FROM John S. Donaldson
VIETNAM Chopper pilots meet in airliner cockpit FROM Rick Weiss
Pilot helping friend gather information FROM Bob Potvin, White 25
Membership directory is the finest one to date FROM Andrew Dulay
Former Vann aide/pilot looking for colleagues FROM Henry "Rick" Role
FEATURES:
Trip to shower burned into memory BY Ed Wolfe
Crewmembers join VHPA network BY Mel Canon
Flying Cranes in I Corps and Laos BY Ed Strazzini
AF choppers used in reconnaissance BY J. David McClung
Closure: A Vietnam story BY Mike Austin
How 'Helicopter Valley' got name BY Mike Law
1995 REUNION:
It's time to make plans for reunion BY Bob Smith
Reunion hotel in heart of the city
TAPS:
Terrence L. Adkins - Donald Lee Craft
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: February 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610745
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610748
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April/May 1996
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April/May 1996
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610749
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Inactivation ceremonies planned for regiment FROM John Dowdy
Dogs get charge from flying in helicopters FROM Drew Bourdrieau
Memorial Day 1994-26 years later FROM Ted Riendeau
Writer trying to locate chopper's pilots, crew FROM Bob Gibeault
Huey will be dedicated at special airport ceremony FROM Gary Greenough
Where are missionaries who lived near company? FROM CW$ Ken Bryant
'Gladiators' close call recalled 22 years later FROM Vaugh R. Ross
Former Navy helicopter pilot sought by relative BY F.C. Johnson
Student writes a note about Vietnam statitstics FROM Gary Roush
Former 'blackhawk' tries to find members of unit BY Thomas E. Moore
Guardian Angel now wears general's stars FROM Arthur D. Stevenson
Features:
Mission: Keep Sam Donaldson busy BY Tom Payne
Pig Pool a highlight of WOC parties BY Phil Marshall
Marine Corps Cobras in Vietnam BY Walter E. Pinkerton Jr.
Newspaper tells war stories BY Les Hines
You too can find your old Chinook BY Mike Law
Alcohol flow kept pace with action BY Drew Bourdrieau
Book will overpower you with emotion BY Tom Payne
On-line group planning ComCenter BY Mel Canon
REUNION:
VHPA reunion '96 drawing near BY Ross McCoy
Reunion briefs
Reunion fundraiser features truck
Rooms still available for mini-reunion BY Ed Almazol
Reunion events
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June/July 1996
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]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Inactivation ceremonies planned for regiment FROM John Dowdy
Dogs get charge from flying in helicopters FROM Drew Bourdrieau
Memorial Day 1994-26 years later FROM Ted Riendeau
Writer trying to locate chopper's pilots, crew FROM Bob Gibeault
Huey will be dedicated at special airport ceremony FROM Gary Greenough
Where are missionaries who lived near company? FROM CW$ Ken Bryant
'Gladiators' close call recalled 22 years later FROM Vaugh R. Ross
Former Navy helicopter pilot sought by relative BY F.C. Johnson
Student writes a note about Vietnam statitstics FROM Gary Roush
Former 'blackhawk' tries to find members of unit BY Thomas E. Moore
Guardian Angel now wears general's stars FROM Arthur D. Stevenson
Features:
Mission: Keep Sam Donaldson busy BY Tom Payne
Pig Pool a highlight of WOC parties BY Phil Marshall
Marine Corps Cobras in Vietnam BY Walter E. Pinkerton Jr.
Newspaper tells war stories BY Les Hines
You too can find your old Chinook BY Mike Law
Alcohol flow kept pace with action BY Drew Bourdrieau
Book will overpower you with emotion BY Tom Payne
On-line group planning ComCenter BY Mel Canon
REUNION:
VHPA reunion '96 drawing near BY Ross McCoy
Reunion briefs
Reunion fundraiser features truck
Rooms still available for mini-reunion BY Ed Almazol
Reunion events
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June/July 1996
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610764
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1998
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
(Click For More Item Information)
Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 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]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611080
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Angelo Spelios
FEATURES:
EC solicits comments on reunions BY Jack Salm
Writer recalls sound of Huey’s blades in Vietnam BY Terry Dickson
Pleiku 6 BY Mike Sheuerman
Stolen valor BY Leo Shane III
LETTERS:
Pilot asks reunion timeframe study FROM T. L Pearcy Sr.
Remaking WOC Chorus songs would be terrific FROM Jim Messinger
Westy was a great help getting me into Cobras FROM Mike Sheuerman
Membership Directory shows up on E-Bay FROM Gary Roush
Source of Cobra name a continuing mystery FROM Greg Smith
Writer seeks insignia, for Hornets, Lancers FROM Bryan L. Webb
TAPS:
Thomas W. Blalock – Fred H. Caylor Sr. – Lawrence E. Corser Jr. – Norman “Wes” Ford – James Edward Gauze – Jess Gossage – Richard Robert “Dick” Hatton Jr. – Lonnie T. “Howie” Howard – Lawrence M. King – Ken McGarity – John Anthony Nasche – Raymond T. Nutter – Gerald R. “Jerry” Worthington
REUNIONS:
VHPA offering new Reunion Refund Guarantee BY Angelo Spelios
Internet registration system opens for Phoenix BY Dana Young
Make certain email address is up to date BY Gary Roush, Charles Holley
Phoenix Reunion Schedule
War stories, presentations planned BY Jim Fulbrook
Scholarship Seminar planned in Phoenix
Volume: 25
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2007
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Dec 2017 [Updated: 06 Dec 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Angelo Spelios
FEATURES:
EC solicits comments on reunions BY Jack Salm
Writer recalls sound of Huey’s blades in Vietnam BY Terry Dickson
Pleiku 6 BY Mike Sheuerman
Stolen valor BY Leo Shane III
LETTERS:
Pilot asks reunion timeframe study FROM T. L Pearcy Sr.
Remaking WOC Chorus songs would be terrific FROM Jim Messinger
Westy was a great help getting me into Cobras FROM Mike Sheuerman
Membership Directory shows up on E-Bay FROM Gary Roush
Source of Cobra name a continuing mystery FROM Greg Smith
Writer seeks insignia, for Hornets, Lancers FROM Bryan L. Webb
TAPS:
Thomas W. Blalock – Fred H. Caylor Sr. – Lawrence E. Corser Jr. – Norman “Wes” Ford – James Edward Gauze – Jess Gossage – Richard Robert “Dick” Hatton Jr. – Lonnie T. “Howie” Howard – Lawrence M. King – Ken McGarity – John Anthony Nasche – Raymond T. Nutter – Gerald R. “Jerry” Worthington
REUNIONS:
VHPA offering new Reunion Refund Guarantee BY Angelo Spelios
Internet registration system opens for Phoenix BY Dana Young
Make certain email address is up to date BY Gary Roush, Charles Holley
Phoenix Reunion Schedule
War stories, presentations planned BY Jim Fulbrook
Scholarship Seminar planned in Phoenix
Volume: 25
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2007
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Dec 2017 [Updated: 06 Dec 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611081
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Angelo Spelios
FEATURES:
Poker anyone? BY Jack Salm
Crandall
Museum acquires mysterious painting
Ohio River LZ Chapter celebrates 20th reunion
Writer survives 'stupid human tricks' as an aviator BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
Veterans overlook benefits due them FROM Vincent "Pike" Anderson
Pilot with big family lost his life at Dak To FROM Paul Gardner
Aviator article mentions brother killed in action FROM Janice Huttula
Sheuerman's article brings back memories FROM Terry Bishop
Letter shows importance of telling our war stories FROM Cliff Morley
My answer was: FROM Gary Roush
VHPA website helps track down old friend FROM Mike Sheuerman
Cobra question FROM Ron Gerner
Veteran still looks up when he hears helicopters FROM Norman Wallace
129th Assault Helicopter Company? FROM Vic P. Gilliland
TAPS:
John B. Bolling - John S. Bourquin Sr. - George H. Freeberg - Richard Edison Gilpin - Steven A. Helm - John-Michael Orlando Hendrix - Alan Dean Hix - Robert E. "Bob" Lee - John Robert "Josh" Logan - Michael A. Moore - James H. Paulin - Jr. - James Michael Riley - Hans Weichsel - William B. Wieland Jr.
REUNION:
Reunion 2007
Deadline for VHPA scholarships is May 1 BY Mike Sheuerman
Scholarship fund is one of a kind
Phoenix Reunion Schedule
VHPA Scholarship seminar planned at Phoenix BY Tom Payne
Volume: 25
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2007
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Dec 2017 [Updated: 06 Dec 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Angelo Spelios
FEATURES:
Poker anyone? BY Jack Salm
Crandall
Museum acquires mysterious painting
Ohio River LZ Chapter celebrates 20th reunion
Writer survives 'stupid human tricks' as an aviator BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
Veterans overlook benefits due them FROM Vincent "Pike" Anderson
Pilot with big family lost his life at Dak To FROM Paul Gardner
Aviator article mentions brother killed in action FROM Janice Huttula
Sheuerman's article brings back memories FROM Terry Bishop
Letter shows importance of telling our war stories FROM Cliff Morley
My answer was: FROM Gary Roush
VHPA website helps track down old friend FROM Mike Sheuerman
Cobra question FROM Ron Gerner
Veteran still looks up when he hears helicopters FROM Norman Wallace
129th Assault Helicopter Company? FROM Vic P. Gilliland
TAPS:
John B. Bolling - John S. Bourquin Sr. - George H. Freeberg - Richard Edison Gilpin - Steven A. Helm - John-Michael Orlando Hendrix - Alan Dean Hix - Robert E. "Bob" Lee - John Robert "Josh" Logan - Michael A. Moore - James H. Paulin - Jr. - James Michael Riley - Hans Weichsel - William B. Wieland Jr.
REUNION:
Reunion 2007
Deadline for VHPA scholarships is May 1 BY Mike Sheuerman
Scholarship fund is one of a kind
Phoenix Reunion Schedule
VHPA Scholarship seminar planned at Phoenix BY Tom Payne
Volume: 25
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2007
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Dec 2017 [Updated: 06 Dec 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611082
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Angelo Spelios
FEATURES:
Poker anyone? BY Jack Salm
CD version of Directory popular BY Gary Roush
How does your age compare to other members? BY Gary Roush
Young warrant officers graduate from flight school BY David Adams
Chinook makes 0/0 medevac from top of mountain BY Gary Roush
Event triggers Vietnam 'flashback' BY Warren "Willy Pudd" Willis
Flying above the Great Marble Mountain Tsunami BY Dwane Shirley
Online dues payment operational
Please contact HQ early BY Angelo Spelios
Online membership renewal BY Mike Sheuerman
Calendars available at reunion BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
After 40 years, wife connects with pilots FROM Chuck Oualline
Son seeking friends, photos of his father FROM Robert M. Bozek
Membership chairman helps old friends meet FROM Mike Sheuerman
Pilot enjoys reunions, but Phoenix 'spendy' FROM George and Barbara Shields
POW/MIA command seeks Vietnam photos FROM Brian DeSantis
Letter about VA benefits should not have been run FROM Andrew Belmont
TAPS:
Keith Crisman - Lucien R. Garneau - Thomas Joel Glenn - Gordy Hine - John Sattler Kennedy - Odious D. Knight - Harvey Curtis McCoy - Michael E. Staggs - James Don Warren Sr.
REUNIONS:
Another memorable VHPA event begins in July BY Dana Young
Dr. Frances Latimore to lead Women's Seminar BY Rich Buzen
Phoenix Reunion Schedule
Volume: 25
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2007
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Dec 2017 [Updated: 06 Dec 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Angelo Spelios
FEATURES:
Poker anyone? BY Jack Salm
CD version of Directory popular BY Gary Roush
How does your age compare to other members? BY Gary Roush
Young warrant officers graduate from flight school BY David Adams
Chinook makes 0/0 medevac from top of mountain BY Gary Roush
Event triggers Vietnam 'flashback' BY Warren "Willy Pudd" Willis
Flying above the Great Marble Mountain Tsunami BY Dwane Shirley
Online dues payment operational
Please contact HQ early BY Angelo Spelios
Online membership renewal BY Mike Sheuerman
Calendars available at reunion BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
After 40 years, wife connects with pilots FROM Chuck Oualline
Son seeking friends, photos of his father FROM Robert M. Bozek
Membership chairman helps old friends meet FROM Mike Sheuerman
Pilot enjoys reunions, but Phoenix 'spendy' FROM George and Barbara Shields
POW/MIA command seeks Vietnam photos FROM Brian DeSantis
Letter about VA benefits should not have been run FROM Andrew Belmont
TAPS:
Keith Crisman - Lucien R. Garneau - Thomas Joel Glenn - Gordy Hine - John Sattler Kennedy - Odious D. Knight - Harvey Curtis McCoy - Michael E. Staggs - James Don Warren Sr.
REUNIONS:
Another memorable VHPA event begins in July BY Dana Young
Dr. Frances Latimore to lead Women's Seminar BY Rich Buzen
Phoenix Reunion Schedule
Volume: 25
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2007
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Dec 2017 [Updated: 06 Dec 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611083
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Whitten
LETTERS:
Drivers praise helicopter pilots FROM James Henderson
Articles about benefits belong in the Aviator FROM Frank H. Hichens
Tracing family tree can be enlightening FROM R.M. "Mike" Jackson
Reduce reunion expenses, change date to spring, fall FROM John Parker
Former Vietnam "Headhunter" flies in Iraq FROM Chuck Adkinson
Aviator, Loach get back together FROM Curt Knapp
Organization shows support for troops FROM Quinn N. Sowell
Many Vietnam pilots never got medals FROM Barry Grimm
TAPS:
LeRoy B. Applegate - Jack Cranford - Richard Edwin Glasgow - Robert Alan "Bob" Konopka - Charles "Charlie" J. Rains - Gregory A. Sedgwick - Daniel E. "Shifty" Shifflet - Charles S. Wingate -
FEATURES:
War Story DVD is great BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarship Fund increases BY Mike Sheuerman
Directory: Three versions offered to members this year BY Gary Roush
American Warrior aptly titled book about Vietnam BY Mike Sheuerman
Blue Max - Missions and Memories a great read BY Tom Payne
Interested in starting a chapter? Here's how BY Jack Salm
Class 66-11 Green Hats hold event in San Antonio BY Terry Price
1st Cavalry's ARA saves the day before VC attack BY Jim Ford
Date remains etched in Air America pilot's memory BY Ben Van Etten
Crew chief restores Huey BY Bill Jeczalik
Three incidents relate to tour as helicopter pilot BY Bill Moline
General can enhance or destroy aide's career BY Jack Salm
REUNIONS:
Many members at Phoenix first-time attendees BY Dana Young
Results indicate many members plan to attend 2008 reunion BY Dana Young
Poker tournament a success BY Jack Salm
Welcome back, Chapters BY Jack Salm
Minutemen share callsign BY Ken Fritz
Volume: 25
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2007
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 08 Dec 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Whitten
LETTERS:
Drivers praise helicopter pilots FROM James Henderson
Articles about benefits belong in the Aviator FROM Frank H. Hichens
Tracing family tree can be enlightening FROM R.M. "Mike" Jackson
Reduce reunion expenses, change date to spring, fall FROM John Parker
Former Vietnam "Headhunter" flies in Iraq FROM Chuck Adkinson
Aviator, Loach get back together FROM Curt Knapp
Organization shows support for troops FROM Quinn N. Sowell
Many Vietnam pilots never got medals FROM Barry Grimm
TAPS:
LeRoy B. Applegate - Jack Cranford - Richard Edwin Glasgow - Robert Alan "Bob" Konopka - Charles "Charlie" J. Rains - Gregory A. Sedgwick - Daniel E. "Shifty" Shifflet - Charles S. Wingate -
FEATURES:
War Story DVD is great BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarship Fund increases BY Mike Sheuerman
Directory: Three versions offered to members this year BY Gary Roush
American Warrior aptly titled book about Vietnam BY Mike Sheuerman
Blue Max - Missions and Memories a great read BY Tom Payne
Interested in starting a chapter? Here's how BY Jack Salm
Class 66-11 Green Hats hold event in San Antonio BY Terry Price
1st Cavalry's ARA saves the day before VC attack BY Jim Ford
Date remains etched in Air America pilot's memory BY Ben Van Etten
Crew chief restores Huey BY Bill Jeczalik
Three incidents relate to tour as helicopter pilot BY Bill Moline
General can enhance or destroy aide's career BY Jack Salm
REUNIONS:
Many members at Phoenix first-time attendees BY Dana Young
Results indicate many members plan to attend 2008 reunion BY Dana Young
Poker tournament a success BY Jack Salm
Welcome back, Chapters BY Jack Salm
Minutemen share callsign BY Ken Fritz
Volume: 25
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2007
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 08 Dec 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611084
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Whitten
LETTERS:
Enemy fire kills pilot in gunship FROM John “Jack” Michaels
I want to tell you FROM Gary D. Johnson
I am sure FROM Anthony Kernagis
Nice survey FROM T.L. Pearcy
DFC Society honors aviators FROM Rodger McAlister
New member knew about VHPA FROM W. Gary Moore
In April 1967 FROM Carl Unlaub
Veterans Day FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
Keith J. Bauer – David Lee Caldon – Charles M. Clapp – Alan J. Fry – Edward J. Massey – Chadwick C. Payne – Willard Gary Rusk – Stephen Patton Shepherd – Frank Leon Sweet – Douglas D. Trump – Albert Rhea Woodruff
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
California North chapter BY Ken Fritz
Mid-South chapter BY Chris Horton
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Georgia chapter BY Bill Stanley
FEATURES:
Now is the time to apply for assistance from funds BY Mike Sheuerman
Helicopter pilot to be enshrined as aviation great BY Brent Hunt
Membership Directory on CD
Four Helicopters…..One Mission BY Shane Meder
A Good case of CRS BY Dana Johndro
Helicopter pilot risked his life to save soldiers BY Fred L. Borch, Robert F. Dorr
The “Unofficial” Members Motorcycle Ride (VIII) BY Dennis DeWine
REUNIONS:
Fewer than 4 months remain until 2008 get-together BY Dana Young, Rich Buzen
2008 VHPA Reunion in San Antonio Detailed Schedule of Activities
Volume: 26
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2008
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Dec 2017 [Updated: 08 Dec 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Whitten
LETTERS:
Enemy fire kills pilot in gunship FROM John “Jack” Michaels
I want to tell you FROM Gary D. Johnson
I am sure FROM Anthony Kernagis
Nice survey FROM T.L. Pearcy
DFC Society honors aviators FROM Rodger McAlister
New member knew about VHPA FROM W. Gary Moore
In April 1967 FROM Carl Unlaub
Veterans Day FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
Keith J. Bauer – David Lee Caldon – Charles M. Clapp – Alan J. Fry – Edward J. Massey – Chadwick C. Payne – Willard Gary Rusk – Stephen Patton Shepherd – Frank Leon Sweet – Douglas D. Trump – Albert Rhea Woodruff
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
California North chapter BY Ken Fritz
Mid-South chapter BY Chris Horton
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Georgia chapter BY Bill Stanley
FEATURES:
Now is the time to apply for assistance from funds BY Mike Sheuerman
Helicopter pilot to be enshrined as aviation great BY Brent Hunt
Membership Directory on CD
Four Helicopters…..One Mission BY Shane Meder
A Good case of CRS BY Dana Johndro
Helicopter pilot risked his life to save soldiers BY Fred L. Borch, Robert F. Dorr
The “Unofficial” Members Motorcycle Ride (VIII) BY Dennis DeWine
REUNIONS:
Fewer than 4 months remain until 2008 get-together BY Dana Young, Rich Buzen
2008 VHPA Reunion in San Antonio Detailed Schedule of Activities
Volume: 26
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2008
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Dec 2017 [Updated: 08 Dec 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611052
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
REUNIONS:
VHPA uses professional planner for Orlando reunion
Reunion Edition Newsletter new this year
Final banquet
Missing Man toast and ceremony
Reunion schedule
Founders
Thanks! Volunteers make reunion possible BY Dave Rittman
Mini-reunion schedule
Fireworks show
Parties kick off Orlando reunion
Private show
AAHF to fly Huey during reunion
Tours planned for space center, ship
Golf tournament at Mystic Dunes
Dallas to be host of VHPA reunion in 2004
Anchors aweigh
Run/walk scheduled for Saturday
Shuttle bus available from hotel to airport
Two-piece band entertained VHPA before
Comedy theater company to perform during meeting
Library of Congress to videotape at reunion
FEATURES:
Susan McDonald
Membership grows, but help needed BY Dana M. Young
Pucker Factor 10
The first reunion - 1984
The fifth anniversary - 1988
The 10th anniversary - 1993
The 15th anniversary - 1998
LETTERS:
March/April cover shows OH-23's FROM Danny E. Goss
Cover caption incorrect on March/April issue FROM Bob Thompson
Mail likely forthcoming about designation mixup FROM Tom Taylor
Frictioning controls standard at Wolters FROM Tom Hirschler
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2003
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Nov 2017 [Updated: 16 Nov 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
REUNIONS:
VHPA uses professional planner for Orlando reunion
Reunion Edition Newsletter new this year
Final banquet
Missing Man toast and ceremony
Reunion schedule
Founders
Thanks! Volunteers make reunion possible BY Dave Rittman
Mini-reunion schedule
Fireworks show
Parties kick off Orlando reunion
Private show
AAHF to fly Huey during reunion
Tours planned for space center, ship
Golf tournament at Mystic Dunes
Dallas to be host of VHPA reunion in 2004
Anchors aweigh
Run/walk scheduled for Saturday
Shuttle bus available from hotel to airport
Two-piece band entertained VHPA before
Comedy theater company to perform during meeting
Library of Congress to videotape at reunion
FEATURES:
Susan McDonald
Membership grows, but help needed BY Dana M. Young
Pucker Factor 10
The first reunion - 1984
The fifth anniversary - 1988
The 10th anniversary - 1993
The 15th anniversary - 1998
LETTERS:
March/April cover shows OH-23's FROM Danny E. Goss
Cover caption incorrect on March/April issue FROM Bob Thompson
Mail likely forthcoming about designation mixup FROM Tom Taylor
Frictioning controls standard at Wolters FROM Tom Hirschler
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2003
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Nov 2017 [Updated: 16 Nov 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611055
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Article by Dustoff pilot draws responses FROM Rod Dykhouse, Franklin McFadden
Author addresses ROTC banquet at alma mater FROM James T. Joyce
Old friends continue bond made in training FROM Michael A. Holt
Families of KIA pilots share Dallas breakfast FROM Julie Kink
Whatever happened to my '67 fastback? FROM Mike Sheuerman
After 32 years, advisor thanks pilot for rescue FROM Jim Stein
TAPS:
Elmer O. Amacker - Earnest L. Grimm - Marvin "Maxie" Levine - Dennis Marvicsin - Dennis R. Russo
FEATURES:
Meeting BY Hayden Jones
REUNIONS:
Golfers had great time at Tour 18 BY Mike Whitten
Vince Vance show one to remember BY Mike Sheuerman
Vendors BY Rich Buzen
Rodeo a VHPA reunion highlight BY Mike Sheuerman
VHPA members attend dedication BY Angelo Spelios
Pilots mess up elevator takeoff at reunion hotel
Reunion 21 BY Joe Bilitzke
San Francisco to host 2005 reunion BY Dave Rittman
Block dates on calendar for Reunion 2005
Calendar relies on members' photos BY Al Harinck
Memorial dedicated at Fort Rucker
Volume: 22
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2004
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Nov 2017 [Updated: 20 Nov 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Article by Dustoff pilot draws responses FROM Rod Dykhouse, Franklin McFadden
Author addresses ROTC banquet at alma mater FROM James T. Joyce
Old friends continue bond made in training FROM Michael A. Holt
Families of KIA pilots share Dallas breakfast FROM Julie Kink
Whatever happened to my '67 fastback? FROM Mike Sheuerman
After 32 years, advisor thanks pilot for rescue FROM Jim Stein
TAPS:
Elmer O. Amacker - Earnest L. Grimm - Marvin "Maxie" Levine - Dennis Marvicsin - Dennis R. Russo
FEATURES:
Meeting BY Hayden Jones
REUNIONS:
Golfers had great time at Tour 18 BY Mike Whitten
Vince Vance show one to remember BY Mike Sheuerman
Vendors BY Rich Buzen
Rodeo a VHPA reunion highlight BY Mike Sheuerman
VHPA members attend dedication BY Angelo Spelios
Pilots mess up elevator takeoff at reunion hotel
Reunion 21 BY Joe Bilitzke
San Francisco to host 2005 reunion BY Dave Rittman
Block dates on calendar for Reunion 2005
Calendar relies on members' photos BY Al Harinck
Memorial dedicated at Fort Rucker
Volume: 22
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2004
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Nov 2017 [Updated: 20 Nov 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611056
[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
FEATURES:
Jones stepping down as secretary/treasurer BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Bylaws of the VHPA
Rules determine refunds on reunion events
Amending Bylaw, articles changes require rules
Policy establishes access to records
Each of us could recruit new member or pay dues BY Mike Sheuerman
Association details election policy
Policy spells out investment rules
LETTERS:
Years make difference in pilot's homecoming FROM John R.Q. Finke
Writer conducts survey of pilots at 2004 reunion FROM Jerry Gladysz
Wife thanks members for helping understand FROM Jaqi Sellon
The day our gunships almost killed Steamer FROM Mike Sheuerman
People, spirit make VHPA reunions great FROM Forrest B. Snyder Jr.
REUNIONS:
Reunion BY Dave Rittman
Schedule
Reunion
Volume: 22
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2004
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Nov 2017 [Updated: 20 Nov 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
FEATURES:
Jones stepping down as secretary/treasurer BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Bylaws of the VHPA
Rules determine refunds on reunion events
Amending Bylaw, articles changes require rules
Policy establishes access to records
Each of us could recruit new member or pay dues BY Mike Sheuerman
Association details election policy
Policy spells out investment rules
LETTERS:
Years make difference in pilot's homecoming FROM John R.Q. Finke
Writer conducts survey of pilots at 2004 reunion FROM Jerry Gladysz
Wife thanks members for helping understand FROM Jaqi Sellon
The day our gunships almost killed Steamer FROM Mike Sheuerman
People, spirit make VHPA reunions great FROM Forrest B. Snyder Jr.
REUNIONS:
Reunion BY Dave Rittman
Schedule
Reunion
Volume: 22
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2004
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Nov 2017 [Updated: 20 Nov 2017]
Old Warriors (145th Comat Aviation Battalion (Vietnam) Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 301Newsletter611315
[Number of Pages: 24]
Item Creation Date: April 1997
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Other Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 24 Jul 2018]
Item Creation Date: April 1997
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Other Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 24 Jul 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611067
[Number of Pages: 45]
Aviation Requirements for the Combat Structure of the Army 9
Refueling an Airmobile Divisioin 14
How Rotary Wing Aircraft Fit Into Today's Concept of transport and Weapons Systems 19
Bell Plant Division, Army Aviation Material Command 22
Army Aviation Association News 43
AA Photo News 26,31
Awards and Decorations 29
Contracts 41
Faces in the News 7
Letters to the Editor 6
Obituaries 39
PCS--Change of Address Notices 27
Take a Quick Quiz 33
The Light Side 35
American Airlines 8
Beech Aircraft Corporation 16-17
Bell Helicopter Company Centerfold
Bendix Radio Division 13
Boeing Vertol Division 2-3
Bristol Siddelcy Engines, Limited 7
Ladd Agency 44-45
Lycoming Division, Avco Corporation Front Cover
Issue: 15
Item Creation Date: 28 February 1966
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Jul 2018 [Updated: 13 Aug 2018]
Aviation Requirements for the Combat Structure of the Army 9
Refueling an Airmobile Divisioin 14
How Rotary Wing Aircraft Fit Into Today's Concept of transport and Weapons Systems 19
Bell Plant Division, Army Aviation Material Command 22
Army Aviation Association News 43
AA Photo News 26,31
Awards and Decorations 29
Contracts 41
Faces in the News 7
Letters to the Editor 6
Obituaries 39
PCS--Change of Address Notices 27
Take a Quick Quiz 33
The Light Side 35
American Airlines 8
Beech Aircraft Corporation 16-17
Bell Helicopter Company Centerfold
Bendix Radio Division 13
Boeing Vertol Division 2-3
Bristol Siddelcy Engines, Limited 7
Ladd Agency 44-45
Lycoming Division, Avco Corporation Front Cover
Issue: 15
Item Creation Date: 28 February 1966
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Jul 2018 [Updated: 13 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611079
[Number of Pages: 45]
Vietnam Report 4
The CV-2 Transfer 12
The Mohawk in Vietnam 18
Operations Analysis -- South Vietnam 20
Attleboro! 32
Gemini Mission Report 34
PCS -- Changes of Address 37
Obituaries 39
Avco Lycoming Division 1
Beech Aircraft Corporation 6-7
Bell Helicopter Company 10-11
Bendix Radio Avionics 29
Boeing Vertol Division 2
Collins Radio Company 8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada 23
Kaman Aircraft Corporation 15
LSI Service Corporation 17
Solar Division 47
Sperry Phoenix Company Centerfold
Issue: 16
Item Creation Date: 24 February 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]
Vietnam Report 4
The CV-2 Transfer 12
The Mohawk in Vietnam 18
Operations Analysis -- South Vietnam 20
Attleboro! 32
Gemini Mission Report 34
PCS -- Changes of Address 37
Obituaries 39
Avco Lycoming Division 1
Beech Aircraft Corporation 6-7
Bell Helicopter Company 10-11
Bendix Radio Avionics 29
Boeing Vertol Division 2
Collins Radio Company 8
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada 23
Kaman Aircraft Corporation 15
LSI Service Corporation 17
Solar Division 47
Sperry Phoenix Company Centerfold
Issue: 16
Item Creation Date: 24 February 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]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611062
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
FEATURES:
Vietnam Huey documentary now on DVD BY Gary Roush
Last Hueys retire in Indiana
LETTERS:
Death of pilots a blow to unit FROM Dave Anderson
Ordinary mission remarkable now FROM Joe Hanebrink
Dedication of Huey a time to get together FROM Mike Sheuerman
‘Silver Wings’ cap leads to 1st Cav pilots reunion
REUNIONS:
Cruise dinner scrumptious
Golfers plan post-reunion Maui trip
Parking expensive in San Francisco
Schedule
VHPA 2005 Tour Options
Volume: 23
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2005
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Dec 2017 [Updated: 01 Dec 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
FEATURES:
Vietnam Huey documentary now on DVD BY Gary Roush
Last Hueys retire in Indiana
LETTERS:
Death of pilots a blow to unit FROM Dave Anderson
Ordinary mission remarkable now FROM Joe Hanebrink
Dedication of Huey a time to get together FROM Mike Sheuerman
‘Silver Wings’ cap leads to 1st Cav pilots reunion
REUNIONS:
Cruise dinner scrumptious
Golfers plan post-reunion Maui trip
Parking expensive in San Francisco
Schedule
VHPA 2005 Tour Options
Volume: 23
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2005
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Dec 2017 [Updated: 01 Dec 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611064
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Pilots FROM Terry L. Garlock
Helicopter pilot, crew became subject of poem FROM Hal Manns
Infantryman seeks name of pilot he helped rescue FROM Garry C. Beeson
TAPS:
Charles Walter Anderson – Rick Beam – James S. Coble – James Robert Cox – Howard K. Hostler – Gregory F. Roche Jr.
FEATURES:
Charter BY Dave Rittman
Vet Centers BY Rich Buzen
New Guys BY Mike Sheuerman
Secret Commandos fascinating book BY Mike Sheuerman
FSB Coral BY John Eaton
REUNIONS:
Space available in Vendor Room
Reunion BY Joe Bilitzke, Dave Rittman
Overflow BY David Rittman
Reunion briefs BY Mike Sheuerman
Golf BY Mike Whitten
Two bike rides planned for reunion BY Ken Lindstrom
Schedule
CCN has holiday party in San Francisco BY Jim Barger
Volume: 23
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2005
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Dec 2017 [Updated: 01 Dec 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Pilots FROM Terry L. Garlock
Helicopter pilot, crew became subject of poem FROM Hal Manns
Infantryman seeks name of pilot he helped rescue FROM Garry C. Beeson
TAPS:
Charles Walter Anderson – Rick Beam – James S. Coble – James Robert Cox – Howard K. Hostler – Gregory F. Roche Jr.
FEATURES:
Charter BY Dave Rittman
Vet Centers BY Rich Buzen
New Guys BY Mike Sheuerman
Secret Commandos fascinating book BY Mike Sheuerman
FSB Coral BY John Eaton
REUNIONS:
Space available in Vendor Room
Reunion BY Joe Bilitzke, Dave Rittman
Overflow BY David Rittman
Reunion briefs BY Mike Sheuerman
Golf BY Mike Whitten
Two bike rides planned for reunion BY Ken Lindstrom
Schedule
CCN has holiday party in San Francisco BY Jim Barger
Volume: 23
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2005
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Dec 2017 [Updated: 01 Dec 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611065
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Sheuerman
FEATURES:
Carsen Nesbitt receives VHPA Scholarship
KIA statistics BY Gary Roush
Directory BY Gary Roush
Jolly Green BY John R. Weimer
VHPA briefs BY Mike Sheuerman
Resurrection BY Alexander J. Colligan
Memories BY Jack Salm
Choctaw BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
Pilot’s Vietnam service greeted while driving FROM Carl A. Garske
Riders enjoyed nice weather, light traffic FROM Ken Lindstrom
San Francisco reunion special for aviator FROM Ray Murphy
Branson rolls out welcome for vets FROM “Mik” Mikulan
The Presidio, Crissy revisited at reunion FROM Jack Salm
Fort Rucker ski team used Chinook for tow FROM Bob Wetherbie
VHPA War Story Contest to be initiated at reunion FROM Jim Fulbrook
TAPS:
Benny James Archuleta – John Bednarz – Frederick J. Carll – Bill Dvorak – John G. Foley – Ken Kinne – Henry L. Kunkel – Frank W. Nadeau Jr. – Richard James Prosser – Bruce A. Ruks – Robert G. Sleeth – Edward Alvin Stewart – Richard Dale Tierney
REUNIONS:
Reunion BY Dave Rittman, Joe Bilitzke, Dana Young
Survey helps VHPA plan reunion
Volume: 23
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2005
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Dec 2017 [Updated: 01 Dec 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Sheuerman
FEATURES:
Carsen Nesbitt receives VHPA Scholarship
KIA statistics BY Gary Roush
Directory BY Gary Roush
Jolly Green BY John R. Weimer
VHPA briefs BY Mike Sheuerman
Resurrection BY Alexander J. Colligan
Memories BY Jack Salm
Choctaw BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
Pilot’s Vietnam service greeted while driving FROM Carl A. Garske
Riders enjoyed nice weather, light traffic FROM Ken Lindstrom
San Francisco reunion special for aviator FROM Ray Murphy
Branson rolls out welcome for vets FROM “Mik” Mikulan
The Presidio, Crissy revisited at reunion FROM Jack Salm
Fort Rucker ski team used Chinook for tow FROM Bob Wetherbie
VHPA War Story Contest to be initiated at reunion FROM Jim Fulbrook
TAPS:
Benny James Archuleta – John Bednarz – Frederick J. Carll – Bill Dvorak – John G. Foley – Ken Kinne – Henry L. Kunkel – Frank W. Nadeau Jr. – Richard James Prosser – Bruce A. Ruks – Robert G. Sleeth – Edward Alvin Stewart – Richard Dale Tierney
REUNIONS:
Reunion BY Dave Rittman, Joe Bilitzke, Dana Young
Survey helps VHPA plan reunion
Volume: 23
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2005
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 01 Dec 2017 [Updated: 01 Dec 2017]
Major Changes in Helicopter Pilot Training, 1944-1986 – Air Training Command – Historical Reference Paper
Document Item Number: 3860107007
[Number of Pages: 40]
Author(s): Dick J. Burkard
Item Creation Date: 1 January 1987
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Printed Material
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Jan 2019 [Updated: 29 Jan 2019]
Author(s): Dick J. Burkard
Item Creation Date: 1 January 1987
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Printed Material
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Jan 2019 [Updated: 29 Jan 2019]
Letter of Transmittal from Major Charles C. Pritchett – re: Combat After Action Report, The Battle for Tay Ninh
Document Item Number: 2930703008
[Number of Pages: 34]
Item Creation Date: 10 February 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Nov 2019 [Updated: 12 Nov 2019]
Item Creation Date: 10 February 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Nov 2019 [Updated: 12 Nov 2019]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Document Item Number: 3000101003
[Number of Pages: 24]
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Winter 2003
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Aug 2021 [Updated: 12 Aug 2021]
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Winter 2003
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Aug 2021 [Updated: 12 Aug 2021]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611084
[Number of Pages: 43]
Rescue on Mt. McKiney 6
The Army's Role at the Paris Air Show 9
New Equipment Training 12
The 1967 AAAA Regional and Chapter Activities Structure 17
PCS -- Changes of Address 29
Obituaries 35
June-July Photo News 36
1967 AAAA Annual Meeting 45
AVCOM-AAAA Industry Briefings 47
Avco Lycoming Division 1
Beech Aircraft Corporation 14-15
Bell Helicopter Company 4-5
Boeing Vertol Division 2
Chandler Evans Control Systems Division 8
Collins Radio Company 3
Continental Aviation and Engineering Corporation 30-31
Dynalectron Corporation 41
Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation 11
Hughes Tool Company -- Aircraft Division 42-43
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 18-19
Sperry Utah Company Centerfold
Issue: 16
Item Creation Date: 31 July 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]
Rescue on Mt. McKiney 6
The Army's Role at the Paris Air Show 9
New Equipment Training 12
The 1967 AAAA Regional and Chapter Activities Structure 17
PCS -- Changes of Address 29
Obituaries 35
June-July Photo News 36
1967 AAAA Annual Meeting 45
AVCOM-AAAA Industry Briefings 47
Avco Lycoming Division 1
Beech Aircraft Corporation 14-15
Bell Helicopter Company 4-5
Boeing Vertol Division 2
Chandler Evans Control Systems Division 8
Collins Radio Company 3
Continental Aviation and Engineering Corporation 30-31
Dynalectron Corporation 41
Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation 11
Hughes Tool Company -- Aircraft Division 42-43
Lockheed Aircraft Corporation 18-19
Sperry Utah Company Centerfold
Issue: 16
Item Creation Date: 31 July 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: 302Serial611098
[Number of Pages: 45]
Gunship! 4
To Win or Not to Twin 13
Avioinics: Onward and Upward! 17
Would You Believe That Army Aviators' Lives Are Being Placed in Jeapordy Needlessly? 26
Are We Prepared for an Improved Chinook? 29
Inside a Ping Pong Ball! 12
Obituaries 37
PCS -- Changes of Address 39
Issue: 17
Item Creation Date: 29 March 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Aug 2018 [Updated: 15 Aug 2018]
Gunship! 4
To Win or Not to Twin 13
Avioinics: Onward and Upward! 17
Would You Believe That Army Aviators' Lives Are Being Placed in Jeapordy Needlessly? 26
Are We Prepared for an Improved Chinook? 29
Inside a Ping Pong Ball! 12
Obituaries 37
PCS -- Changes of Address 39
Issue: 17
Item Creation Date: 29 March 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Aug 2018 [Updated: 15 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611103
[Number of Pages: 51]
The New Army Aviation 8
A New Helmet! 16
Let's Look at OPAV 17
OPAV Photochart -- July, 1968 21
Prequisites for RA Warrant Commissions 24
Career Plan for Warrant Officers 25
20-Year Career Pattern Chart 30-31
Ten Questions! 32
Something New Has Been Added! 38
PCS 41
L.S.E Notam! 49
Obituaries 51
Tenth Annual AAAA Meeting 52
AAAA Calendar 54
Issue: 17
Item Creation Date: 31 July 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Aug 2018 [Updated: 15 Aug 2018]
The New Army Aviation 8
A New Helmet! 16
Let's Look at OPAV 17
OPAV Photochart -- July, 1968 21
Prequisites for RA Warrant Commissions 24
Career Plan for Warrant Officers 25
20-Year Career Pattern Chart 30-31
Ten Questions! 32
Something New Has Been Added! 38
PCS 41
L.S.E Notam! 49
Obituaries 51
Tenth Annual AAAA Meeting 52
AAAA Calendar 54
Issue: 17
Item Creation Date: 31 July 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Aug 2018 [Updated: 15 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611105
[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]
[Number of Pages: 58]Keeping Our Long Range "Airmobility" Frame of Mind! A-12
Airborne vs Airmobile -- Is There a Need for Both? A-15
Army Aviation Photos A-4
PCS -- Changes of Address A-25
Obituraries A-31
Convention Program for October 30-31 B-2
Convention Program for November 1 B-3
Welcome to AAAA! B-4
Objectives and Purposes of AAAA A-5
National Exectutive Board Officers B-10
Regional and Chapter Presidents B-11, 12
Chapter Delegates and Alternates B-13, 14
Industry (Corporate) Member Firms B-15, 16
AAAA Professional Programming B-17, 20
Annual Honors Luncheon Program B-21
1968 AAAA National Award Winners B-23
Issue: 17
Item Creation Date: 31 October 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Aug 2018 [Updated: 15 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611107
[Number of Pages: 41]
The Director's Newsletter
1968 AAAA Scholarships 10
The Greatest Breakthrough 16
PCS 41
Necrology 47
52nd Combat Aviation Battalion Designated as the "Outstanding Aviation Unit for 1967-1968" 26
Gunship Pilot Named "Army Aviator of the Year" 29
AVLABS Civilian Technician Receives 1967-1968 "James H. McClellan Aviation Safety Award" 34
Vietnam SFC Designated "Army Aviation Soldier of the Year" 37
Issue: 17
Item Creation Date: 30 December 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Aug 2018 [Updated: 07 Aug 2018]
The Director's Newsletter
1968 AAAA Scholarships 10
The Greatest Breakthrough 16
PCS 41
Necrology 47
52nd Combat Aviation Battalion Designated as the "Outstanding Aviation Unit for 1967-1968" 26
Gunship Pilot Named "Army Aviator of the Year" 29
AVLABS Civilian Technician Receives 1967-1968 "James H. McClellan Aviation Safety Award" 34
Vietnam SFC Designated "Army Aviation Soldier of the Year" 37
Issue: 17
Item Creation Date: 30 December 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Aug 2018 [Updated: 07 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611113
[Number of Pages: 45]
Lost, Loster, Lostest! 4
The Thirteenth Director 7
The New AR 95-1 9
Improvements in Incentive and Retention 13
Success Plus Failure Equals One 22
1969 National Science Fair Awards 30
1969 AAAA Annual Meeting 32
Photo Stories 35
PCS 37
Necrology 46
Issue: 18
Item Creation Date: 31 July 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Aug 2018 [Updated: 20 Aug 2018]
Lost, Loster, Lostest! 4
The Thirteenth Director 7
The New AR 95-1 9
Improvements in Incentive and Retention 13
Success Plus Failure Equals One 22
1969 National Science Fair Awards 30
1969 AAAA Annual Meeting 32
Photo Stories 35
PCS 37
Necrology 46
Issue: 18
Item Creation Date: 31 July 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Aug 2018 [Updated: 20 Aug 2018]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611120
[Number of Pages: 31]
Editorial: Who Says It's a Bargain? Vertical Life Industry at a Crossroads / Austin Garland ;
Directorate: An Eye to the Future! / MG Allen M. Burdett, Jr. ;
Logistics: Army Aviation Research--Vital to National Defense / COL John R. Adie ;
Opinion: The Birthday is Wrong! / LTC Walter P. Maiersperger (USAF, Ret) ;
Let's Credit Civillian Pilot Time to Meeting Combat Readiness Minimums! / Pro: MAJ Howard J. Stiles ; Con: Army Aviation Directorate ;
Army National Guard Aviation Undergoing '70 Modernization / LTC Donald G. Andrews ;
Compilation of Major Unit Awards and Citations Made in USARV ;
Firsts: Individual and unit pacesetters ;
Blow Your Horn!: Individual and unit record holders ;
PCS: Changes of Address and Residence ;
AAAA News: Chapter and National Activity Report ;
Necrology: February-April 1970 Obituary Notices.
Volume: 19
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: 31 May 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 2025]
Editorial: Who Says It's a Bargain? Vertical Life Industry at a Crossroads / Austin Garland ;
Directorate: An Eye to the Future! / MG Allen M. Burdett, Jr. ;
Logistics: Army Aviation Research--Vital to National Defense / COL John R. Adie ;
Opinion: The Birthday is Wrong! / LTC Walter P. Maiersperger (USAF, Ret) ;
Let's Credit Civillian Pilot Time to Meeting Combat Readiness Minimums! / Pro: MAJ Howard J. Stiles ; Con: Army Aviation Directorate ;
Army National Guard Aviation Undergoing '70 Modernization / LTC Donald G. Andrews ;
Compilation of Major Unit Awards and Citations Made in USARV ;
Firsts: Individual and unit pacesetters ;
Blow Your Horn!: Individual and unit record holders ;
PCS: Changes of Address and Residence ;
AAAA News: Chapter and National Activity Report ;
Necrology: February-April 1970 Obituary Notices.
Volume: 19
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: 31 May 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 2025]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611121
[Number of Pages: 39]
By the Buy, Ye Shall Know Them! -- Does Technology Engender Increased Cost? 4
What Price Nostalgia? 9
DAL -- A new aviation logisitc activity 11
Remarks of the Hon. J. Ronald fox, Asst Secretary of the Army (I and L), on In-house Maintenance Requirements 10
ARNG to Receive Three CH-54's 27
He Taxied for over 35 Miles! 23
Issue: 19
Item Creation Date: 30 June 1970 - 31 July 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]
By the Buy, Ye Shall Know Them! -- Does Technology Engender Increased Cost? 4
What Price Nostalgia? 9
DAL -- A new aviation logisitc activity 11
Remarks of the Hon. J. Ronald fox, Asst Secretary of the Army (I and L), on In-house Maintenance Requirements 10
ARNG to Receive Three CH-54's 27
He Taxied for over 35 Miles! 23
Issue: 19
Item Creation Date: 30 June 1970 - 31 July 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]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611122
[Number of Pages: 38]
Aviation in the '70's 6
The Wings You Wear! 8
Advance Registration Details for the 1970 AAAA Annual Meeting 20
For its very presence! 30
For its programs! 31
For its prestige! 32
For its "protection" 32
For its professionalism! 33
For its preoccupation! 34
For its progress! 36
For its productivity! 35
For its promotion of Army Aviation! 35
For its promise! 36
Issue: 19
Item Creation Date: August 1970
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Aug 2018 [Updated: 22 Aug 2018]
Aviation in the '70's 6
The Wings You Wear! 8
Advance Registration Details for the 1970 AAAA Annual Meeting 20
For its very presence! 30
For its programs! 31
For its prestige! 32
For its "protection" 32
For its professionalism! 33
For its preoccupation! 34
For its progress! 36
For its productivity! 35
For its promotion of Army Aviation! 35
For its promise! 36
Issue: 19
Item Creation Date: August 1970
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Periodicals
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Aug 2018 [Updated: 22 Aug 2018]
155th Assault Helicopter Company Unit History, 1 May 1965-15 March 1971 - re: unofficial, revised version
Document Item Number: 2930443018
[Number of Pages: 51]
Item Creation Date: [circa 1971]
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Apr 2019 [Updated: 09 Feb 2024]
Item Creation Date: [circa 1971]
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Apr 2019 [Updated: 09 Feb 2024]
History of the 117th Assault Helicopter Company (UH-1)(A), 2 November 1961-1 May 1968
Document Item Number: 2930621001
[Number of Pages: 62]
Author(s): CW2 Robert A. Skiba, Unit Historian
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: 02 Oct 2019 [Updated: 17 Oct 2024]
Author(s): CW2 Robert A. Skiba, Unit Historian
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: 02 Oct 2019 [Updated: 17 Oct 2024]
Communications Reference Handbook for Army Aviators - Department of Tactics, U.S. Army Aviation School
Document Item Number: 4030607004
[Number of Pages: 70]
Item Creation Date: September 1966
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 24 Jan 2025 [Updated: 27 Jan 2025]
Item Creation Date: September 1966
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 24 Jan 2025 [Updated: 27 Jan 2025]
After Action Report (The Battle of Loc Ninh)
Document Item Number: 8850808001
[Number of Pages: 41]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Sep 2024 [Updated: 25 Sep 2024]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Sep 2024 [Updated: 25 Sep 2024]
After Action Report (The Battle of Loc Ninh)
Document Item Number: 8850809006
[Number of Pages: 41]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Sep 2024 [Updated: 26 Sep 2024]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Sep 2024 [Updated: 26 Sep 2024]
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! – Booklet
Document Item Number: 8850914002
[Number of Pages: 51]
Author(s): Ralph E. Elliott III
Item Creation Date: 03 October 1995
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Apr 2025 [Updated: 14 Apr 2025]
Author(s): Ralph E. Elliott III
Item Creation Date: 03 October 1995
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 07 Apr 2025 [Updated: 14 Apr 2025]
[Number of Pages: 14]
Item Creation Date: 30 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 16 Nov 2017 [Updated: 29 Nov 2017]
Item Creation Date: 30 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 16 Nov 2017 [Updated: 29 Nov 2017]
Newspaper Pages, Stars and Stripes - ARVN Nearing FB-6 / Sgt. Delivers 30Gs to 2 Ailing Texans / $250,000 VA Payroll Heist At N.Y. Army Base Rank / U.S. Table Tennis Players to Meet Chou in Peking / Pakistan Rebels Air Plea / May Stay In China, Yank Says / From the Troops With Love [Photocopy]
Document Item Number: 8850726004
[Number of Pages: 2]
Author(s): Spec. 5 Howard Lavick
Item Creation Date: 15 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
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Author(s): Spec. 5 Howard Lavick
Item Creation Date: 15 April 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
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Magazine Article, Army Magazine - The Heli-Tactic Gap
Document Item Number: 8850727006
[Number of Pages: 4]
Author(s): Colonel Howard I. Lukens
Item Creation Date: August 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
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Author(s): Colonel Howard I. Lukens
Item Creation Date: August 1971
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
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Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 07 Dec 2017]
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161 Independent Reconnaissance Flight, Target Charlie
Document Item Number: 3070105001
[Number of Pages: 15]
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: 22 Jul 2002 [Updated: 22 Jul 2002]
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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: 22 Jul 2002 [Updated: 22 Jul 2002]
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DFCS News (Distinguished Flying Cross Society) - Newsletter - San Diego, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter611230
[Number of Pages: 16]
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Michael E. O'Neil
FEATURES:
Huey pilot receives the DFC for rescue BY Jack Swickard
First Recorded Military Rescue By Helicopter
Las Vegas Reunion
Item Creation Date: August 2006
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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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Michael E. O'Neil
FEATURES:
Huey pilot receives the DFC for rescue BY Jack Swickard
First Recorded Military Rescue By Helicopter
Las Vegas Reunion
Item Creation Date: August 2006
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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Part A
Part B
[Number of Pages: 67]
Item Creation Date: October 1966
Collection: Michael Cook Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Dec 2010 [Updated: 04 May 2021]
Item Creation Date: October 1966
Collection: Michael Cook Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Dec 2010 [Updated: 04 May 2021]
The Air Cavalry Division (1st Cavalry Division) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 1941Serial450284
[Number of Pages: 0]
Volume: 1
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1968
Collection: Howard Burbank Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Nov 2009 [Updated: 02 Jul 2019]
Volume: 1
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1968
Collection: Howard Burbank Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Nov 2009 [Updated: 02 Jul 2019]
U.S. Army Officer Evaluation Reports - Marvin D. McPherson
Document Item Number: 28120105007
[Number of Pages: 12]
Item Creation Date: 22 July 1977
Collection: Dave McPherson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Apr 2019 [Updated: 24 Apr 2019]
Item Creation Date: 22 July 1977
Collection: Dave McPherson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Apr 2019 [Updated: 24 Apr 2019]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610625
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould
LETTERS:
Unsolved mysteries FROM James P. Meade Jr
Full Circle FROM James P. Fazekas
Different views FROM lee Westbrook
Army astronaut FROM R.J. McCarry
A brother's search FROM Geral T. Johnson
I knew Fred Ferguson before the "Medal of Honor" FROM John J. Smith
What if...? FROM Randy Juge
Ruthless riders patch?? FROM Hank Johnson
Phoenix " At the reunion" FROM Jack Glennon
A message BY Thailand FROM Vu Van O
A shark fan FROM Jerry Ewen
Note BY door gunner FROM Ned Flecke
Who's welcome? FROM Col. C. Robinson Jr.
A quest for "knights" FROM Mike Cagle
Visitors welcome FROM Bud Henry
From the executive director FROM Mike Law
Looking for...
1988 Annual audit FROM Mike Law
New life members
TAPS:
James R. Rick Bollar - Dickie C. Hill
REUNION:
Nu Awlands "Ark Light" FROM Gary Slaughter
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: December 1989
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould
LETTERS:
Unsolved mysteries FROM James P. Meade Jr
Full Circle FROM James P. Fazekas
Different views FROM lee Westbrook
Army astronaut FROM R.J. McCarry
A brother's search FROM Geral T. Johnson
I knew Fred Ferguson before the "Medal of Honor" FROM John J. Smith
What if...? FROM Randy Juge
Ruthless riders patch?? FROM Hank Johnson
Phoenix " At the reunion" FROM Jack Glennon
A message BY Thailand FROM Vu Van O
A shark fan FROM Jerry Ewen
Note BY door gunner FROM Ned Flecke
Who's welcome? FROM Col. C. Robinson Jr.
A quest for "knights" FROM Mike Cagle
Visitors welcome FROM Bud Henry
From the executive director FROM Mike Law
Looking for...
1988 Annual audit FROM Mike Law
New life members
TAPS:
James R. Rick Bollar - Dickie C. Hill
REUNION:
Nu Awlands "Ark Light" FROM Gary Slaughter
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: December 1989
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: 2299Newsletter610637
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
'Chickenman' stemmed radio call FROM James L. Caufman
VHPA member signed up FROM Thomas M. Reeves
Newsletter reader washed plane in river FROM Ray Snoddy
Old RLO honored to belong FROM Joe Papapietro
Woman seeks information about her missing father FROM Ronda M. Brown-Espinoza
Van sports VHPA logo FROM Dennis Lyons
Mardi Gras Chapter holds summer get-together FROM Roger F. Miller
Ranger seeking 'wild, crazy roto jock' FROM William Osgood
Reunion a tremendous experience FROM Ralph E. Elliott III
Museum seeks Huey's history FROM Ian Green
Directory excellent FROM Jim Alexander
Friend seeks information about death FROM James Upton
Photo shows 'Mavericks' FROM Dick Koening
Wounded soldier would like to thank medevac crew FROM Michael T. Turner
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Member comments favorable about 1992 directory
Expanded newsletter schedule announced
VHPA briefs
TAPS:
William E. Hyler Jr. - Robert F. Faith
REUNION:
1993 Reunion BY Paul Uster
BUSINESS:
HAI Convention will be Feb. 25-27 BY Jack Jordan
Lighthorse Cav hats can be special ordered BY Rex Gooch
Calendar
FEATURE:
NVA spoils last flight in Loach BY Louis J. Rochat III
BOOK REVIEW:
Book answers questions about LRRPs BY Jack Swickard
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: December 1992
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
'Chickenman' stemmed radio call FROM James L. Caufman
VHPA member signed up FROM Thomas M. Reeves
Newsletter reader washed plane in river FROM Ray Snoddy
Old RLO honored to belong FROM Joe Papapietro
Woman seeks information about her missing father FROM Ronda M. Brown-Espinoza
Van sports VHPA logo FROM Dennis Lyons
Mardi Gras Chapter holds summer get-together FROM Roger F. Miller
Ranger seeking 'wild, crazy roto jock' FROM William Osgood
Reunion a tremendous experience FROM Ralph E. Elliott III
Museum seeks Huey's history FROM Ian Green
Directory excellent FROM Jim Alexander
Friend seeks information about death FROM James Upton
Photo shows 'Mavericks' FROM Dick Koening
Wounded soldier would like to thank medevac crew FROM Michael T. Turner
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Member comments favorable about 1992 directory
Expanded newsletter schedule announced
VHPA briefs
TAPS:
William E. Hyler Jr. - Robert F. Faith
REUNION:
1993 Reunion BY Paul Uster
BUSINESS:
HAI Convention will be Feb. 25-27 BY Jack Jordan
Lighthorse Cav hats can be special ordered BY Rex Gooch
Calendar
FEATURE:
NVA spoils last flight in Loach BY Louis J. Rochat III
BOOK REVIEW:
Book answers questions about LRRPs BY Jack Swickard
Volume: 10
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: December 1992
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: 2299Newsletter610644
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall
LETTERS:
Film producer says thanks to VHPA BY Paul J. Hansen
Wieck leaves, bids farewell to members FROM Mel Wieck
Association expresses gratitude FROM Raymond H. Blackman
Life member available to help with reunion FROM James E. Harris Jr.
Childhood friend seeks information FROM Michael J. Madden
Author wants helicopter photos taken in Vietnam FROM Bryan H. Willburn
Member sheds protective cover after phone call FROM James L. Caufman
German woman offers friendship FROM Andrea Marzahl
1994 REUNION:
Philadelphia site of 1994 Reunion BY Ralph Harvey
Philadelphia roots deep in history
HAI. 'The Gathering' will be in Anaheim BY Jack Jordan
Committee seeking help BY Gary B. Roush
TAPS:
Ronald A. Gischel - Joe Tobin
FEATURES:
Chinook crews join bucket brigade
Manuever takes gunship into a tree BY B.C. "Skip" Budny
Marines set up artillery with CH-35s BY Rick Phillips
Combat assault starts exciting day for crew BY Jack Tiesing
Flex guns fail to fire after tree strike BY B.C. "Skip" Budny
Maines does superb job with book BY Alan Fry
Volume: 11
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1993
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall
LETTERS:
Film producer says thanks to VHPA BY Paul J. Hansen
Wieck leaves, bids farewell to members FROM Mel Wieck
Association expresses gratitude FROM Raymond H. Blackman
Life member available to help with reunion FROM James E. Harris Jr.
Childhood friend seeks information FROM Michael J. Madden
Author wants helicopter photos taken in Vietnam FROM Bryan H. Willburn
Member sheds protective cover after phone call FROM James L. Caufman
German woman offers friendship FROM Andrea Marzahl
1994 REUNION:
Philadelphia site of 1994 Reunion BY Ralph Harvey
Philadelphia roots deep in history
HAI. 'The Gathering' will be in Anaheim BY Jack Jordan
Committee seeking help BY Gary B. Roush
TAPS:
Ronald A. Gischel - Joe Tobin
FEATURES:
Chinook crews join bucket brigade
Manuever takes gunship into a tree BY B.C. "Skip" Budny
Marines set up artillery with CH-35s BY Rick Phillips
Combat assault starts exciting day for crew BY Jack Tiesing
Flex guns fail to fire after tree strike BY B.C. "Skip" Budny
Maines does superb job with book BY Alan Fry
Volume: 11
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1993
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
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