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  • 2842Serial610921
[Number of Pages: 36]
In The Beginning 2
Fiver Years In Vietnam 6
Battle Map 22
Helping The Vietnamese 24
R and R Sites 34
Emtertaining The BRO 38
Medal Of Honor Winners 42

Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: Spring 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Jun 2018]
Octofoil (9th Infantry Division) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610924
  • 2842Serial610924
[Number of Pages: 48]
"We've Damaged The VC Severely" 3
Mekong Delta After Two Years 6
Gang-tackling The VC 12
Shooting The Donut 16
Snipers 18
Health Is An Olive Drab Ambulance 22
Where There's Life, There's Hope 23
The Celluloid Soldiers 27
The Life Serpent 32
The First Stop 36
Donut Dollies 42
A Pleasure, Not A Duty 47
Letters to the Editor 2
Research and Development 35
Octofoil Notes 41

Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February/March 1969
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 28 Mar 2025]
Rendezvous with Destiny (101st Airborne Division) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610926
  • 2842Serial610926
[Number of Pages: 32]
Le Van Than, Province Chief 2
People's Self Defense Forces 8
The Street Without Joy 12
Hue University 16
Screaming Eagle Vietnam Diary 20
Eagle Eyes 21
Task Force 3/506 22
2/17 Cavalry 24
Ayutthaya- A Bangkok R and R 27
Kit Carson Scouts 30

Item Creation Date: Spring 1970
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 19 Jun 2018]
  • 2842Serial610929
[Number of Pages: 33]
2 Anniversary Report
10 Door Gunner
13 A War In The Round
16 Cities OF II Corps
25 Elementary Education
28 Hurricane Briefs
30 Dalat Military Academy
33 Dong Tien
36 LRPs From Indiana
40 A Vietnamese Legend

Item Creation Date: November 1969
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 20 Jun 2018]
  • 2842Serial610930
[Number of Pages: 35]
2 Everyman's Religion
9 Supersabre
13 Infrastructure
16 Delta Cities
25 Vietnamese Customs
29 Racetrack
32 Hurricane Briefs
34 Civic Action From The Philippines
37 The Costly Twelve Days
38 Bridge Defenses
40 A Vietnamese Legend

Item Creation Date: December 1969
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Oct 2017 [Updated: 20 Jun 2018]
Avian 34 (34th General Support Group) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 2842Serial610903
  • 2842Serial610903
[Number of Pages: 40]
Cayuse Gets a New Pair of Shoes 2
Data Processing Centre 5
AARTS 7
Pipesmoke 8
Religions of Vietnam 11
1913 Aviator Badge 12
The Mohawk 13
Your Career Counselor 15
Civic Actions 16
Their Thing in Vietnam 18
Bangkok 27
Did You Know? 30
Education 30
Tailboom Rebuild 31
New Hangar 32
Sword Sharpensers 33
Photo Tips 36

Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: August 1969
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Oct 2017 [Updated: 13 Jun 2018]
  • 2842Serial610919
[Number of Pages: 35]
Three Years: An Epic Of Esprit
A Driver's Look At Road Security 7
Unsung Heroes Case No. 1 10
My Steel Pot by henri gibsen 12
Citadel Of Freedom 13
A Glimpse At Ourselves 16
Truly Professionals 18
Where Are They Now? 22
His Brothers' Keeper 23
The Minibrutes 26
Thanks, Guys 28
Division Two-Timers 29
Anniversary Message 32

Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Fall 1969
Collection: Charles Winer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 17 Oct 2017 [Updated: 05 Jul 2018]
  • 1932Newsletter611127
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


LETTERS:
Seeking information on CWO Earl Palmer or CWO Vernon Albert FROM Burr Rubey
Seeking John Siarra FROM George A. Smith
Firebucket mission started by 'Geronimos' FROM Billy Hampton
War library being assembled behind bars FROM James V. Supino
Greenhalgh steps down as chairman FROM Bill Greenhalgh
Chinnery book sparks interest FROM R. Davies
Author looking for OH-58, H-46 photos, material FROM Bryan H. Wilburn
Can anyone recall deceased flight surgeon? FROM Kevin T. Mason
Aviation author researching Huskie, Hornets FROM Wayne Mutza
Dust-off pilot says thanks for Directory FROM Laurence Rosen
Sequel planned, help needed from members FROM Paul P. Winkel Jr.
54th Signal has a lengthy, proud history FROM Elmer A. Goetsch


TAPS:
Burt Allen Jr. - Carl C. Gates


REUNIONS:
101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) BY Richard W. "Rick" Freeman
2/17 Cavalry BY Robert L. "Bob" Acklen Jr.
Class 64-2W BY Pat McLarney
It's time to make hotel reservations BY Ralph Harvey
Overflow hotels booked for reunion
Schedeule of events for VHPA Reunion '94
Vendors should contact Fritz about Pennsylvania taxes


FEATURES:
Women honored on Veterans Day BY Mike Sloniker
Memorial dedication touching event BY Jim Schueckler
New chapter being organized in the Tampa Bay area BY Barry Speare
Questionnaires mailed to former members BY Jack Glennon
Same war; different aircraft flown BY Earl C. Doty
VHPA for pilots from all branches BY Mike Law
Mission finished in Hanoi five years later BY Dan McDyre
'Wolfpack 35' describes first part of battle BY Lance Ham
Maintenance officer inserted into LZ BY Wendell Allen
Jolly Greens fly into A Shau Valley BY Bill Byrd
Aviation CO describes operation BY Don Ruskauff

Volume: 12
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: February 1994
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Jan 2018 [Updated: 26 Jan 2018]
NATOPS Pilot's Checklist - Chief of Naval Operations
Document Item Number: 28300103001
  • 28300103001
[Number of Pages: 106]
Item Creation Date: 1 February 1969
Collection: Noel L. (Mike) Hammer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Sep 2018 [Updated: 19 Sep 2018]
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  • 28300104001
[Number of Pages: 86]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Noel L. (Mike) Hammer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Sep 2018 [Updated: 19 Sep 2018]
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  • 2299Newsletter610607
[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: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 31 Aug 2017]
  • 30100147001
[Number of Pages: 119]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Jan 2021 [Updated: 11 Jan 2021]
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  • 31600101002
[Number of Pages: 28]
Item Creation Date: 21 June 2016
Collection: Martin F. Heuer Collection
Association: 174th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Sep 2021 [Updated: 06 Oct 2021]
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  • 999Newsletter595226
[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: September 2014
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Jun 2015 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
  • 999Newsletter595186
[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: June 2015
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Jun 2015 [Updated: 08 May 2017]
  • 28300106001
[Number of Pages: 113]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Noel L. (Mike) Hammer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 17 Sep 2018 [Updated: 25 Sep 2018]
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The Air Cavalry Division (1st Cavalry Division) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 1941Serial611277
  • 1941Serial611277
Volume: 2
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Spring 1969
Collection: Howard Burbank Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 02 Jul 2019 [Updated: 02 Jul 2019]
Into Laos - Presidio Press - Book Excerpt
Document Item Number: 30100220001
  • 30100220001
[Number of Pages: 19]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Jan 2021 [Updated: 19 Jan 2021]
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U.S. Personnel, Southeast Asia
Document Item Number: 30100261001
  • 30100261001
[Number of Pages: 110]
Item Creation Date: 30 October 1989
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 16 Feb 2021 [Updated: 17 Feb 2021]
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  • 25830101001
[Number of Pages: 38]
Item Creation Date: 1971
Collection: Loren Hall Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Oct 2022 [Updated: 14 Aug 2024]
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Scrapbook 1
Scrapbook Item Number: 3265scrapbook1698
  • 3265scrapbook1698
[Number of Pages: 108]
The scrapbook depicts CW2 Bob Cormack’s Vietnam War experience as a helicopter pilot. The material in the scrapbook holds information, documents and photographs depicting the 351st Aviation Company at Wertheim, Germany, 1969-1972, mostly the Peden Barracks territory from different perspectives. The photographs include different parts of Germany: Wertheim City, Wertheim Castle, Watch Tower in the Main River, Nuremberg Red Light District, Nuremberg building, Marienberg Castle, Neuschwanstein Castle, EDOF Wertheim Airfield at Peden Barracks. Also, included are photographs of CW2 Bob Cormack on his R&R trips in France and Thailand, as well as different aerial and base shots of Vietnam: Phu Bai, Highway 1 North of Da Nang, LZ Sally, etc. In addition, there are photographs of Lt. Kathleen Weber with Bobby Cormack, as well as their wedding invitation.

The photographs depict helicopters, CW2 Bob Cormack with a OH-58A, Hohenfels Army Airforce Base, 351st Aviation Company during field exercises at Kuhlsheim, and aerial shots of Peden Barracks. There are also images of various badges produced by the 351st Aviation Company, a printout of the U.S. national anthem, CW2 Bob Cormack in Paris, France at the base of the Eiffel Tower, a U.S. Army Badge, The Deans 120th Aviation Company’s aerial shots of Vietnam, Tay Ninh City, log trucks south of Loc Ninh (poachers), Long Binh Outhouses, Sanford Army Airfield, Long Binh, CW2 Bob Cormack with a 37mm AA gun at LZ Sally, the Mekong River, Saigon, Bao Loc Vietnam Hill Country, Vung Tau, Vung Tau market, a Cyclo-Pedi-Cab, Can Tho, and Xuan Loc. There are also photographs showing different types of helicopters that have flown at Da Nang.

The scrapbook also contains the following orders from the Department of the Army: General Orders with a patch – The Distinguished Flying Cross (II Oak Leaf Cluster), Special Orders, Unit Orders, and a Degree Order for the Authorization for the Individual Foreign Award for CW2 Bobby Cormack. There are also other patches of the 351st Aviation Company, along with images of the American, South Vietnamese, and German flags, clippings regarding CW2 Bob Cormack, and a sketch of a helicopter.

The scrapbook has a blue cover with a symbol of a yellow eagle holding two arrows with its claws. It measures 12.25 inches x 13.5 inches.

Item Creation Date: 1969 - 1972
Collection: Bobby Cormack Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 17 May 2023 [Updated: 22 May 2025]
A Pocket Guide to Vietnam - Department of Defense
Document Item Number: 25830102001
  • 25830102001
[Number of Pages: 53]
Item Creation Date: 05 April 1966
Collection: Loren Hall Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Sep 2024 [Updated: 05 Sep 2024]
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Interview with Doug Farfel
Oral History Item Number: OHD0110
  • OHD0110
  • OHD0110

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Doug Farfel discusses his experiences in Vietnam with the U.S. Army. Farfel served as a helicopter pilot with 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, as well as with 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry, August 1968 to April 1970.
Item Creation Date: 26 December 2020
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Mar 2024 [Updated: 06 Mar 2024]
  • 31570101001
[Number of Pages: 33]
Item Creation Date: 31 March 2021
Collection: David A. Anderson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Feb 2022 [Updated: 01 Mar 2022]
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  • 3030404001
[Number of Pages: 46]
Item Creation Date: [circa 1973]
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Aug 2002 [Updated: 13 Feb 2024]
Item is Copyrighted – Check for access via the Vietnam Reading Room portal.
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[Number of Pages: 81]
Item Creation Date: January 1952
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Sep 2012 [Updated: 18 Sep 2012]
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Federal Air Regulations, Parts 1, 61, 71, and 91
Document Item Number: 3120108001
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[Number of Pages: 79]
Author(s): compiled by James L. Bodkin
Item Creation Date: 14 October 1991
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Sep 2002 [Updated: 30 Apr 2025]
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  • 3030705028
[Number of Pages: 43]
Item Creation Date: 20 November 1970
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - 1st Aviation Brigade
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Sep 2002 [Updated: 10 Sep 2002]
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The Cougar Yearbook, July 1967 - June 1968
Document Item Number: 3030706001
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  • 2930218005
[Number of Pages: 40]
Item Creation Date: 07 February 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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  • 4900112002
[Number of Pages: 28]
Item Creation Date: 30 April 1968
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Unit Histories - Other Units
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Aug 2002 [Updated: 19 Nov 2025]
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  • 2930502001
[Number of Pages: 143]
Author(s): CAPT Frederic W. Watke and 1LT Robert L. Wheelock III
Item Creation Date: [circa 1966]
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Apr 2019 [Updated: 07 Mar 2023]
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  • 3860110012
[Number of Pages: 33]
Author(s): Lt. Gen. Keith B. McCutcheon
Item Creation Date: 1971
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Printed Material
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Jan 2019 [Updated: 06 Feb 2019]
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Army Aviation (Army Aviation Publications) - Serial
Serial Item Number: 302Serial611085
  • 302Serial611085
[Number of Pages: 98]
General Index 6-7
The New Army Aviation Policy Statement 9
Logistic Support Today 13
Fixed Wing Aircraft 21
Rotary Wing Aircraft 45
V/STOL Aircraft and Ground Effects Machines 85
Index to Advertisers 100
AVCOM Procurements 101
Miscellaneous Aircraft 102

Issue: 16
Item Creation Date: 16 August 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]
  • 2980302002
[Number of Pages: 36]
Item Creation Date: October 1996
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: Membership Directory
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Sep 2018 [Updated: 25 Nov 2019]
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  • 4030607001
[Number of Pages: 32]
Item Creation Date: 01 February 1967
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 17 Jan 2025 [Updated: 17 Jan 2025]
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  • 8850803001
[Number of Pages: 57]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Sep 2024 [Updated: 20 Sep 2024]
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  • 8850804001
[Number of Pages: 56]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Sep 2024 [Updated: 23 Sep 2024]
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  • 2930807001
[Number of Pages: 50]
Item Creation Date: March 1973
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Aug 2020 [Updated: 23 Sep 2020]
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  • 8851046001
[Number of Pages: 115]
Author(s): Major J.C. Burns
Item Creation Date: 02 May 1994
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Jan 2026 [Updated: 28 Jan 2026]
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  • 19410101003
[Number of Pages: 57]
Item Creation Date: 15 May 1967
Collection: Howard Burbank Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Oct 2010 [Updated: 24 Oct 2010]
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  • 2299Newsletter610653
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
British chopper museum seeking history of Huey BY Elfran ap Rees
What happened to the Lancer's Round Table? BY John Donaldson
Track down, greet your fellow pilots FROM Dick Crawley
Services can help you get online for reunion FROM Doug Russell
Reunion is a chance to show memorabilia FROM George G. Reese
Son of KIA helicopter pilot wants to hear from dad's buddies BY Jim Schueckler
War more than headline; helicopter pilots human FROM Rebeca Di Leo Razuk
Helicopter pilots invented their rules during combat FROM Dick Snow
Letter writer will complete his war story at the reunion FROM Mark Schimpf
His fellow pilots help Jack Horton's last days FROM Bill Sillivan
Reunion videotape sought FROM Stephen 'Pat' Spleen


TAPS:
Eugene Madison Brooks - Raymond K. Foley - Thomas Henry Smyth - Craig Schwalenberg - Richard W. Watson - William W. Norton - Rob C. Moore


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
'Robin Hood 6' retires from Army BY Mike Sloniker
Members offer services to committee BY Bob Davies


REUNION:
Countdown under way for Reunion BY Bob Smith
Day to Day listing of reunion events
Golfers can try to tame 'The Posse" course


FEATURES:
Armless hero denied immigration BY Mel Canon
Tale of the Great outhouse Robbery BY Mel Canon
Net gets wide use by pilots, crew BY Mel Canon
Maintenance officer evades death BY Joe Leming
Marine crews rescued by 190th AHC BY Mike Law


REPORTS:
Ohio River LZ meets in Louisville BY John Flanagan
Huey photo taken 4 years ago in Vietnam BY Minard D. Thompson Jr.

Volume: 13
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June 1995
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 13 Sep 2017]
  • 2299Newsletter610656
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
History book finished BY Ken Fritz


LETTERS:
U.S.A., VHPA Reunion move Vietnam refugee FROM Linh Duy Vo
Gun Platoon supporter Special Forces team B-36 FROM Keith A. Alleger
Photos needed of Huey for Vietnam War display FROM Phil Marshall
Roasting turkey a tipoff it was Christmas in Vietnam Lt. Roger W. Ek USN
October newsletter cover surprise to pilot in photo FROM Greg Gebhardt
October newsletter articles relate to events in book FROM Chester W. Carlock
Sister attempts to locate veteran who knew pilot FROM Linda Moreau
What did U.S. govt tell us about Vietnam War? FROM John S. Donaldson, Lancer 14


TAPS:
George Causey - Robert V. Sulcer - Lawrence M. Snyder


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bavarian aviation group researching airfield history FROM Martin Bach
Card recalls Vietnam at Christmas BY Jerry A. Temple
Pilot commutes to work by plane BY Rob Dykehouse
Beware of 'vets' asking for money BY Kenneth H. Fritz
Former Marine seeks pilot missing helmet
HAI 1996 will be held in Dallas in February BY Jack Jordan


FEATURES:
Swapping seats disturbs passengers BY Jim Schueckler
Marines' rescue ocurred on pilot's second day flying BY Sepo I. Hurme
Actions of pilot affect other people BY Dick Ellis
Project 404 had AF, Army aircraft BY John Quesenberry
This dog tail has a happy ending BY James "Sneaky" White
Blue Max covers U.S., ARVN troops BY Russ Warriner
Army logic shows at cav breakfast BY John Huffman
War memorial dedicated to aircraft BY W.T. Grant


REUNION:
Where in the heck is Santa Clause? BY Bob Norona
Reunion bus tours

Volume: 13
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1995
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
  • 2299Newsletter610661
[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles R. Rayl
Pilots flew with Little Bears BY Mike Taylor
How will VHPA pilots be remembered? BY Jack Jordan

LETTERS:
Participants sought in rescue attempt FROM Stan Sirmans
Longtime friend, pilot dies after Vietnam tour FROM Mike Sloniker
Pilot flew LOH behind CH-47s dropping CS FROM J.B. West
Widow trying to locate husband’s fellow pilots FROM Sharon Morgan
Late crew chief's friend wants home for photos FROM Martin "Cookie Man" DiOrio
Australian author seeks contact with aircrews FROM Steve Eather
Letter writer adds details about crewman's death FROM Mike Peters
Englishman studies Army Aviation nose art FROM John Jones
What happened to Scot who operated orphanage? FROM Ken Bryant
Writer, Mah. Demko served in HMM-264 FROM Bill Allanson
Gamewardens of Vietnam want Kia/Mia information FROM Ralph J. Fries

REPORTS:
'Miss Mini' restored to Vietnam era

REUNION:
July 4th to be busy at 1997 reunion
VHPA members get discount on shuttle

FEATURES:
Whispered warning set tone for mission BY Stanley C. Marcieski
Bombs dropeed from helicopters BY Jim Oden
Aviation Warrant had good attitude BY Drew Boudrieau
Net population continues to grow BY Mel Canon
Hai convention planned for Anaheim in February BY Jack D. Jordan


BRIEFS:
New Calendar available
Membership directory on it way
Dues renewal notices sent
Nashville committee sought
Guys in back were real-life heroes

TAPS:
Darrell Edward Maitlen

Volume: 14
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: November/December 1996
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley


LETTERS:
Father of air cav will be missed FROM Art Welch
Recalling Mr. Mallet, my favorite instructor FROM Ira Will McComic
Vietnam reference library opens at Texas Tech FROM Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Could VHPA Directory include e-mail addresses FROM Ron Corbin
VHCMA asks help on disability claim FROM Dick Calton
VHPA marchers a hit at Brandon parade FROM Herb Nagel
KIA report incorrectly completed on member FROM Gary Rousch
Captain makes impression after arrival at squadron FROM John Tilton
'Black Widow' crews work on unit history FROM Dick Detra
VHPA 'founding fathers' recieve strong thank you FROM Mike Law
Pilots' sacrifice reflected in eyes during reunion FROM Linh D. Vo


TAPS:
Mike Arline - Roy Johnsen - David R. Kyle - Clifford A. Lincoln Jr. - Fredrick R. Neidhardt - Lonnie Joseph Odom - John B. Stockton


REPORTS:
VHPA shows presence at Oshkosh BY Bob Smith
Avoid guilt for not feeling guilty BY Rev. Jon Plummer
POW's biography raises questions BY Tom Payne
Plans being made for '98 Directory BY Mike Law


FEATURES:
Newpaper articles - the missing pieces BY Mike Law
Chinook lands poorly upside down BY Mike Malov
Mission as aircraft commander a shock BY Earl Doty
VHCMA seeking designs for memorial

BRIEFS:
Bowen receives literary award
1997 Membership Directory
Deadlines for newsletter items
Click on the 'X'
Crane pilots plan mini-reunion

Volume: 15
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1997
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
An Easter message BY John Plummer

BRIEFS:
Singers wanted for reunion
Mystery Cobra

LETTERS:
Pilot seeks others who knew friend FROM Max J. Mizejewski
Aussie Vietnam vets welcome Huey pilot FROM Mike Austin
Ranking officials met aboard U.S. warship FROM Charles B. Wells
Nose art needed for unit history project FROM Dick Detra
J.R. holds a special place in memory of ex-co pilot FROM Mel C. Latham
California Chapter North celebrates Tet anniversary FROM Ken Fritz
Arkansas city naming its airport after pilot FROM Larry Cain
Japanese student conducts research on Vietnam vets FROM Kaori Hattori
Crane at An Khe original CH-54 deployed the Cav FROM James Oden
Vietnam helicopter pilots in short supply in society FROM Tim Murphy
Vietnam unit patches would fill out map frame FROM Gary Calhoun
Ex-crew chief seeking helicopter snake drivers FROM Dutch Covert
Information wanted on anyone who served with 191st AHC FROM Harrell Guidry
Korean pilot to help make contact FROM W. Hayden "Pappy" Jones

TAPS:
James E. Davey - John F. Kane - William B. "Huey" Long - Doyle L. Stone Jr.

REPORTS:
Directory relies on communication BY Mike Law

FEATURES:
Helicopter forced to do zero, zero approach BY Glenn Brown
Martial problems? Ask a helicopter pilot for advice BY Kenny Bunn
Helicopter had various purposes BY John B. Konek
Army's first helicopter class had 8 students
Moving Wall finds new Mineral Wells site BY Edward T. Luttenberger
The first Sky Crane on the DMZ BY George Gagnon
'Carrier' pilot dislikes bodies of water BY Ira Will McComic

REUNION:
Directions to hotel at the reunion
Entertaining program scheduled for ladies
What's cooking at VHPA Reunion

Volume: 16
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1998
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith

LETTERS:
Information sought in Vietnam Huey FROM Keith "Sugar Bear" Alleger
Check pilot friends, are they in VHPA? FROM Chip Brown
Vietnamese poet will attend reunion FROM Don Joyce
Owner of missing flight helmet found FROM Gil Ferrey Bengal
SOBA get-together planned at Fort Myers FROM Marty Heuer
Veteran's memory missing 9 years after trip to woods FROM Darlene Lewis
Vietnam War oral history to be collected at reunion FROM Steve Maxner
Does anyone have past reunion logos? FROM Bill Medsker
Pilot gets to fly Huey during VHPA reunion FROM Bill Savedge
Author writing book on war for high school students FROM Robert E. Fellner
Stars and Stripes Museum short of Vietnam issues FROM Chuck and Mary Schantag

TAPS:
Cleveland Andrew Clark - James E. Edens - William R. Hensley - Carl R. Jones - Richard Arthur Rubiolo - Douglas C. Stenberg

REPORTS:
Pilots like to get information on CD BY Jack Swickard
Wanted: Dedicated VHPA officers BY Don Joyce
Local chapters big help with reunions BY Charles Holley
Las Vegas has busy time starting up BY Lad Vaughan
Florida chapter BY Don Joyce
Flight records kept to getting medals BY Gary Roush
Members drive runs through June 30 BY Don Joyce

FEATURES:
Pilot feels bond with KIA captian BY Seppo Hurme and Mike Law
Dogfight over Phou Phathi: Air America Bell 205 takes on VPAF An-2s BY John Konek

REUNION:
Directions given to reunion hotels BY Jim Goldthorpe
VHPA gets ok to march in parade BY Gil Ferrey
Banquest reservations being taken
Golf tourney to be at Bristow Manor

Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2000
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley


LETTERS:
Flight school friend seeking information FROM Dick Antross
Newsletter article stirs memories of recoveries
Razorback football game cause of great emotion FROM John B. Givhan
Writer seeking list, photos of Fort Wolters instructors FROM Chad Berry
Father pins aviator wings on son at Fort Rucker FROM Douglas V. Graves
Ex-sergeant takes interest in 176th AHC chopper FROM Leslie Hines
Son documenting father's tour in South Vietnam FROM Stephen A. Judycki
Flight school roommate puzzled about KIA pilot FROM Richard F. Landrum
Author tells how book helps war survivors deal with grief FROM Pauline Laurent
Membership directory terrific FROM John D. Lynn
Retired pilot-lawyer plans book about combat flying FROM Robert B. Machen
Mojave should be shown on VHPA newsletter cover FROM Gerald "Budda" Meador
Amerasian tries to find helicopter pilot father FROM Terry J. Wood
Army aviator recalls flying Navy missions FROM Michael McCormick
Former Lurp thanks Centaurs for supoprt FROM Daniel Nate
Writer seeking gunner/pilot FROM John E. Frasso


TAPS:
Charles H. "Ace" Drummond Jr.


REPORTS:
Historian asks for help with 2001 directory BY Mike Sloniker
Book explains Vietnam decisions BY Mike Sloniker
Vietnam documentary gets it right BY David Owen


Newsletter statenebt of publication


REUNION:
Activities highlight denver reunion
Order official reunion T-shirts


BRIEFS:
Members to elect three officers
Calendar needs photographs


FEATURES:
Kistler shares memories with Lurps (Part 2) BY Bob Johnson
U.S. radar 'spots' NVA helicopter BY Mike Law



Museum hosts chopper pilot film premiere
VHPA-CCN wins in parades

Volume: 18
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2000
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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