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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475155
  • 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]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475181
  • 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]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475184
  • 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]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475188
  • 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]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475195
  • 2336Newsletter475195

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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]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475248
  • 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]
History of the 339th Transportation Company (Direct Support), 1 January 1964 to 31 December 1964
Document Item Number: 3110110001
  • 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]
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308th Combat Aviation Battalion - Operational Report for Quarterly Period, February-April 1968
Document Item Number: 3030713001
  • 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]
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Department of the Army: Army Aviation - General Provisions
Document Item Number: 2930221002
  • 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]
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Flight Manual USAF Series: CH-3B Helicopter
Document Item Number: 2970306001
[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]
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USAF Series, KC-97G Aircraft Flight Manual, TO 1C-97(K)G-1 (Sections 1-2) [Part 1 of 3]
Document Item Number: 2970401001
[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]
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1st Aviation Brigade: Commander's Notes, Number 4
Document Item Number: 3030102018
  • 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]
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1st Aviation Brigade: Operational Report - Lessons Learned for 4th Quarter Year 1966
Document Item Number: 3030106032
  • 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]
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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter610733
  • 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)
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Added: 29 Mar 2017 [Updated: 25 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610741
  • 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)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610745
  • 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)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610748
  • 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]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610749
  • 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]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610764
  • 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)
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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
  • 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]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611081
  • 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
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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611082
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[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
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Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611083
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[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
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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611084
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[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
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Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611052
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[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
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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611055
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[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
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Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611056
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[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]
Old Warriors (145th Comat Aviation Battalion (Vietnam) Association) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 301Newsletter611315
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[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]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611067
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[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]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611079
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[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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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611062
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[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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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611064
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[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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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611065
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[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]
Major Changes in Helicopter Pilot Training, 1944-1986 – Air Training Command – Historical Reference Paper
Document Item Number: 3860107007
  • 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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Letter of Transmittal from Major Charles C. Pritchett – re: Combat After Action Report, The Battle for Tay Ninh
Document Item Number: 2930703008
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[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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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Document Item Number: 3000101003
  • 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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Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611084
  • 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]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611098
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[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]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611103
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[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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Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611105
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[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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Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611107
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[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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Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611113
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[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]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611120
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[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]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611121
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[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]
Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611122
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[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]
155th Assault Helicopter Company Unit History, 1 May 1965-15 March 1971 - re: unofficial, revised version
Document Item Number: 2930443018
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[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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History of the 117th Assault Helicopter Company (UH-1)(A), 2 November 1961-1 May 1968
Document Item Number: 2930621001
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[Number of Pages: 62]
Author(s): CW2 Robert A. Skiba, Unit Historian
Item Creation Date: No Date
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Communications Reference Handbook for Army Aviators - Department of Tactics, U.S. Army Aviation School
Document Item Number: 4030607004
  • 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]
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After Action Report (The Battle of Loc Ninh)
Document Item Number: 8850808001
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[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]
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After Action Report (The Battle of Loc Ninh)
Document Item Number: 8850809006
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[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]
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