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  • 1932Newsletter611158
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


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


TAPS:
Gerald A. Morgan


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

Volume: 6
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 1989
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Feb 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
  • 1932Newsletter611159
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE EDITOR BY Mike McDonald


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


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


TAPS: Paul Almer


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

Volume: 6
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 1989
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Feb 2018 [Updated: 02 Feb 2018]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2855Serial610961
  • 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]
Hawk (1st Aviation Brigade, Information Office) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2855Serial610963
  • 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]
Operational Report - Department of the Army
Document Item Number: 30100143001
  • 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]
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  • 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]
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  • 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]
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  • 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]
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Phoenix Officers - 158th Aviation Battalion - Roster
Document Item Number: 30100265001
  • 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]
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  • 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]
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  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
  • 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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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
The Dustoffer (Dustoff Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476911
  • 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]
The Dustoffer (Dustoff Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476912
  • 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]
  • 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]
  • 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]
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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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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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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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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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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]
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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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[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]
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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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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]
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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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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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[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]
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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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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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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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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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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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[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]
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[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]
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[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]
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