Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive

Letter from Major General Ben Harrell to Mr. and Mrs. William Cawthorne - re: Successful Completion of Officer Candidate School

Document Item Number: 8850829007

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 15 February 1963
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jan 2025 [Updated: 31 Jan 2025]

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Reds Down Helicopter; Two Killed - Source Unknown - Newspaper Article

Document Item Number: 8850829017

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Feb 2025 [Updated: 03 Feb 2025]

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Disposition Form from Chief Warrant Officer Milton J. Wesley to Captain Michael E. Sloniker - re: Return of Excess Documents from MPRJ

Document Item Number: 8850903001

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 18 August 1977
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Feb 2025 [Updated: 13 Feb 2025]

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Disposition Form from D.L. Washington to DA - re: Awards and Decorations pertinent to Captain Michael E. Sloniker

Document Item Number: 8850903005

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 09 May 1973
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Feb 2025 [Updated: 13 Feb 2025]

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Reporting Procedures Under ATC/FOC Control

Document Item Number: 4030610021

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 17 April 1967
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 14 Feb 2025 [Updated: 14 Feb 2025]

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Reporting Procedures Under ATC/FOC Control

Document Item Number: 4030610026

[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 17 April 1967
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 14 Feb 2025 [Updated: 14 Feb 2025]

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Instructions for Use of Aviation: Subcourse 75 - Map Reading - Department of Tactics, United States Army Aviation School

Document Item Number: 4030610035

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 18 Feb 2025 [Updated: 18 Feb 2025]

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An Loc

Map Item Number: 885map0336

[Number of Pages: 1]
Scale: 1:250,000
Country: Vietnam
Author(s): Army Map Service
Item Creation Date: 1962
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Sep 2023 [Updated: 18 Oct 2023]

Joint Operations Graphic (Air) - An Loc, Vietnam; Kampuchea

Map Item Number: 885map0341

Scale: 1:250,000
Country: Vietnam
Item Creation Date: 1972
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 27 Sep 2023 [Updated: 18 Oct 2023]

"Vikings"
58th Transportation Bn (Aircraft Maint & Supply)
DANang 'Red Beach' 1970
142nd Transportation Co. (Aircraft Direct Support)
610th Transportation Co. (Aircraft General Support)
263rd Light Equipment Maint. Co. (GS)
Note: *Dark area is PSP covered (Totally)
*South China Sea- bottom of photo
*Cemetaries- Top of photo West of Route 1
*Fixed Wing runways 32 x 14 & 23 x 05 [(800 ft) perpendicular to beach]
* building at upper-mid-left is 58th Bn Hdqs.
*Dead center of photo was the 2 ?? md Crane Co.
*Large inverted L-shaped building is the EM/NCO Club (just above Crane Co.)
*Note perimeter Security Towers on all sides including the beach.
*Marine Supply Division Hdqts was across from the cemetary. (B/Gen Padalino)
*The Seabee Hdqts was South of this Location.
*The 142nd Mess Hall was a favorite stop for many Transient flight crews from I-Corps Area.
Item Creation Date: 1970
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 27 Sep 2023 [Updated: 27 Sep 2023]

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Award of the Air Medal for Heroism - Department of the Army - General Orders Number 5193

Document Item Number: 2930809003

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 02 May 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Feb 2022 [Updated: 22 Feb 2022]

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Award of the Soldier's Medal - Department of the Army - General Orders Number 4544

Document Item Number: 2930809006

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 15 April 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Feb 2022 [Updated: 22 Feb 2022]

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Award of the Purple Heart - Department of the Army - General Orders Number 10873

Document Item Number: 2930809007

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 25 July 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Feb 2022 [Updated: 18 Feb 2022]

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Award of the Air Medal for Heroism - Department of the Army - General Orders Number 10861

Document Item Number: 2930809016

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 25 July 1969
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Feb 2022 [Updated: 18 Feb 2022]

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Typical Day in Cu Chi March 1969

Moving Image Item Number: 805VI3240

[Number of Pages: 0]
Typical Day in Cu Chi March 1969
Item Creation Date: March 1969
Collection: Gary Roush Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Nov 2012 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]

Burning Chinooks, flares & mini-gun Febuary 1969

Moving Image Item Number: 805VI3241

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Burning Chinooks, flares & mini-gun Febuary 1969
Item Creation Date: January 1969
Collection: Gary Roush Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Nov 2012 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]

Change of command Bien Hoa & Cu Chi March 1969

Moving Image Item Number: 805VI3242

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Change of command Bien Hoa & Cu Chi March 1969
Item Creation Date: February 1969
Collection: Gary Roush Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 08 Nov 2012 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]

FS Form Letter 8 from Major Bobby R. Scarsdale to Commanding Officer - re: Notification of Educational Development Accomplishment

Document Item Number: 8850905052

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 10 October 1969
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Mar 2025 [Updated: 25 Mar 2025]

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Letter from Michael Sloniker - re: Requesting Assistance in Getting an Enclosed Picture

Document Item Number: 8851003002

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 25 February 1987
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Sep 2025 [Updated: 19 Sep 2025]

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Letter from Keith B. Short to Mike Sloniker - re: Confirmation of Document Arrival

Document Item Number: 8850921002

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 05 April 2010
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Apr 2025 [Updated: 11 Apr 2025]

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Reassignment of Major Michael Sloniker - 177th Personnel Service Company - Orders 219-29

Document Item Number: 8850905006

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 05 September 1979
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 28 Feb 2025 [Updated: 28 Feb 2025]

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Fun Run - Source Unknown - Newspaper Photograph

Document Item Number: 8850905008

[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 28 Feb 2025 [Updated: 28 Feb 2025]

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Disposition Form from Captain Keith P. Quinten - re: Announcement of Assignment

Document Item Number: 8850905016

[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 18 July 1977
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Mar 2025 [Updated: 04 Mar 2025]

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Meritorious Service Medal - 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell - Permanent Orders 96-87

Document Item Number: 8850905021

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 17 May 1977
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Mar 2025 [Updated: 04 Mar 2025]

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Reassignment - United States Army Regional Personnel Center ANSBACH - Orders 263-1

Document Item Number: 8850905014

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 21 October 1977
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Mar 2025 [Updated: 04 Mar 2025]

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Duty Assignment/Relief - 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) and Fort Campbell - Special Orders Number 251

Document Item Number: 8850905025

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 05 December 1973
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Mar 2025 [Updated: 06 Mar 2025]

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Orientation Statement - USAAVNC Form 176

Document Item Number: 4030610008

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 30 June 1965
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 10 Feb 2025 [Updated: 21 Feb 2025]

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Student Outline: The Airmobile Division - Headquarters United States Army Aviation School

Document Item Number: 4030610011

[Number of Pages: 6]
Item Creation Date: June 1966
Collection: Chuck Carlock Collection
Association: Rattler/Firebird Association
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Added: 11 Feb 2025 [Updated: 11 Feb 2025]

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The Air Medal - Direction of the President - Citation

Document Item Number: 8850904003

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Feb 2025 [Updated: 24 Feb 2025]

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Amendment - Forth United States Army - Letter Orders Number A-8-614

Document Item Number: 8850904006

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 18 August 1967
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Feb 2025 [Updated: 25 Feb 2025]

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Disposition Form From D.L Washington to DA - re: Awards and Decorations Pertinent to to Captain Michael E. Sloniker

Document Item Number: 8850904010

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 09 May 1973
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Feb 2025 [Updated: 25 Feb 2025]

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Letter from Lieutenant General W.C Westmoreland to Mrs. Cawthorne - re: Death of 2nd Lieutenant William B. Cawthorne

Document Item Number: 8850829023

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 04 July 1964
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Feb 2025 [Updated: 04 Feb 2025]

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Leave and Earnings Statement - DA Form 3686-1

Document Item Number: 8851030043

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 01 November 1986
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Dec 2025 [Updated: 03 Dec 2025]

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Leave and Earnings Statement - DA Form 3686-1

Document Item Number: 8851030044

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 01 June 1986
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Dec 2025 [Updated: 03 Dec 2025]

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Leave and Earnings Statement - DA Form 3686-1

Document Item Number: 8851030048

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 01 July 1988
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Dec 2025 [Updated: 03 Dec 2025]

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Leave and Earnings Statement - DA Form 3686-1

Document Item Number: 8851030030

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 01 July 1987
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Nov 2025 [Updated: 20 Nov 2025]

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Leave and Earnings Statement - DA Form 3686-1

Document Item Number: 8851030031

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 01 May 1988
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Nov 2025 [Updated: 20 Nov 2025]

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Letter from Major General Carl H. Mcnair to Michael Sloniker - re: Letter of commendation

Document Item Number: 8851033004

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 23 June 1983
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Dec 2025 [Updated: 12 Dec 2025]

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Letter from Colonel Richard E. Mackin to Michael Sloniker - re: Letter of Commendation

Document Item Number: 8851033005

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 23 June 1983
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Dec 2025 [Updated: 12 Dec 2025]

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Memorandum from Captain A.C. Harris - re: Army Officer Evaluation Report

Document Item Number: 8850933025

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 31 October 1988
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Jun 2025 [Updated: 11 Jun 2025]

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Letter from General Charles A. Horner to Colonel Noboru Masuoka - re: Immigration Service Granted Humanitarian Parole for the United States

Document Item Number: 8851025006

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Nov 2025 [Updated: 03 Nov 2025]

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Letter from William C. Boehm - re: Recommendation for Award, Silver Star

Document Item Number: 8851025012

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 08 March 1969
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 06 Nov 2025 [Updated: 06 Nov 2025]

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Women Casualties of the Vietnam War - List

Document Item Number: 8851027018

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Nov 2025 [Updated: 14 Nov 2025]

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Virginia Employment Commission - Flyer

Document Item Number: 8851030014

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Nov 2025 [Updated: 20 Nov 2025]

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Virginia Distinguished Flying Cross License Plate Information - http://www.dmv.state.va.us/esec/vehicle/splates/info.asp?id=36 - Printed Webpage

Document Item Number: 8851001006

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 04 October 1999
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Sep 2025 [Updated: 15 Sep 2025]

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Brother of Mine - Poem

Document Item Number: 8850958003

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Sep 2025 [Updated: 03 Sep 2025]

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Hello Evans Tower - Lyrics

Document Item Number: 8851061001

[Number of Pages: 1]
Author(s): John Eaton
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Feb 2026 [Updated: 05 Feb 2026]

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Untitled Poem – Source Unknown

Document Item Number: 8851060001

[Number of Pages: 2]
Author(s): Captain Michael Davis O’Donnell
Item Creation Date: 01 January 1970
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Feb 2026 [Updated: 05 Feb 2026]

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Ballad of the Green Flight-Pay - Source Unknown - Photocopy of Poem

Document Item Number: 8851068003

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Feb 2026 [Updated: 05 Feb 2026]

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Ballad of the Green Flight-Pay - Source Unknown - Photocopy of Poem

Document Item Number: 8851068005

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Feb 2026 [Updated: 05 Feb 2026]

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Michael E. Sloniker Retired from Active Service - US Army Element Office of the Secretary and Duty - Orders S163-13

Document Item Number: 8851044003

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 22 August 1990
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Jan 2026 [Updated: 21 Jan 2026]

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Attention – Bus Trip Notice

Document Item Number: 8851041007

[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Jan 2026 [Updated: 28 Jan 2026]

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Spectre AC-130A Retirement Ceremony - Program

Document Item Number: 8851036006

[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 10 September 1995
Collection: Michael Sloniker Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 15 Jan 2026 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]

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CPU-26A/P Computer Air Navigation device

Museum Object Item Number: 2112museum4011