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Mad Dog 16: A Living Legend
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2523
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Video titled: Mad Dog 16 a Living Legend
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Hamburger Hill May 1969
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2524
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Video titled: Hamburger Hill May 1969
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Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Of Heroes and Helicopters: The Life and Times of the Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2525
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Of Heroes and Helicopters: The Life and Times of the Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam
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Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Nam and Hueys
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2527
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Video Titled: Nam and Hueys
Item Creation Date: 26 December 2002
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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188th AHC C. Maurer-Smokie
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2528
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Video titled: 188th AHC C. Maurer-Smokie
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Detra #0008081
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2529
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Video tape titled: Detra #0008081
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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188th AHC Footage - '67-'68
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2530
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188th AHC footage '67 - '68.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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188th Flag 4/7/98
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2534
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188th Flag 4/7/98
Item Creation Date: 07 April 1998
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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A Soldier returns: Schwarzkopf in Vietnam
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2535
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A Soldier returns: Schwarzkopf in Vietnam
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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History of Vietnam Volumes 1 & 2
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2538
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2 Videocassettes titled: History of Vietnam Volumes 1 & 2
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 30 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Military History Videos: Dau Tieng Base Camp & Air Field
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3602
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Dau Tieng Base Camp & Air Field. Film from Vietnam at Dau Tieng base and Michelin Rubber Plantation with no narration. Packaged with 069VI3601.
Item Creation Date: 24 May 2006
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Apr 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Mudge video - helicopter footage 188th AHC August 1967 - August 1968
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3611
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Disc contains video of an attack, views looking out of a helicopter while flying, helicopters on the ground and soldiers having a cookout.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 01 May 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
More War Vidz, Taliban Bodies & Thunderstruck (helicopter)
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3768
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Includes 2 videos. Taliban Bodies (2:25) is a message and photo slide show set to music. It includes images and videos of US military equipment in action.

Thunderstruck (4:52) is a slideshow of phtographs and video of the US military in action.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Pipe Smoke 67/68
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2531
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Video titled: Pipe Smoke Recovery 67/68 Black Widow base camp and aircraft are on this Pipe Smoke Recovery Video
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Flight Line: the Army Helicopter Pilots of Vietnam
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2533
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Flight Line: the Army Helicopter Pilots of Vietnam
Item Creation Date: 2000
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Taxis of Conflict: The Helicopter War Vols 1 & 2
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2536
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Volume 1: The Story of Airmobile warfare and the Battle of Ia drang Valley Volume 2: The Story of Airmobile Warfare in the Iron Triangle
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 29 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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The Vietnam War with Walter Cronkite
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2537
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The Vietnam War with Walter Cronkite series. There are 14 tapes in this series.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 30 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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The Personal Experience - Helicopter Warfare in Vietnam
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3597
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This tape was made by a pilot from our sister unit the 116th AHC based at Cu Chi. Jefferson and his film crew came to my home in Brisbane California 4/2000 and scanned photo of mine for his documentary. My photos are on this tape.
Item Creation Date: 11 May 2001
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 03 Apr 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Military History Videos: Camp Evans Operation Delaware 1968
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3601
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Camp Evans Operation Delaware 1968. Scenes from OP Delaware 1968 1st Cavalry Division Army Combat Camera. Various scenes recorded in Vietnam without narration. Packaged with 069VI3602.
Item Creation Date: 13 July 2005
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Apr 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division September 1967 - June 1968
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3605
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The 188th Assault Helicopter Company (AHC) was based at LZ Sally from March to 1 July 1968. Then they became the C/101 "Black Widows" 101st Airborne Division. LZ Sally was home to the 2nd Brigade 101st Tape was given to Dick Detra by Lieutenant General Cushman. At that time he was their commander.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 23 Apr 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
WO Geoffrey Handel videos 1967 - 1968 Dau Tieng, LZ Sally, Phu Hiep
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3612
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Disc contains video from Warrant Officer Geoffrey Handel from 1967-1968. Video includes video from a Vietnamese market, soldiers in camp, Vietnamese workers in camp, helicopters flying, helicopters landing, a USO show, planes flying, views from a moving vehicle views from Sydney Harbor and an airfield.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 01 May 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
4-101 Video Iraq June 2006
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3613
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Disc includes video and photographs of 4/101 in Iraq in a slideshow set to music. Includes videos and pictures of soldiers in camp, views from a flying helicopter, soldiers training and helicopters flying.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 01 May 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Spiders A/4/3
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3643
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Disc has 4 videos on it. The first is "CHiPs" (Coalition Highway Patrol) 1:18 in duration. The second is a slideshow "Operation Iraqi Freedom III" 9:17 in duration. It has videos and photographs before and during deployment set to music. The third is "A Tribute to the Spider Pilots" 5:11 in duration. It is a tribute video to the pilots of the unit. The fourth is "Spiders in OIF III" 4:03 in duration and has photographs and videos from the unit's deployment to Iraq.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 16 May 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
John Soares Spider 65 1967 - 68 Volume III
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3756
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Disc includes slideshows of photographs from Vietnam set to music. There are 2 tracks.

Spider 65 John Soares (38:15) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters (including flying and damaged), aerial views and Vietnamese people.

Spider movie (23:38) Video subjects include helicopters, aerial views, scenes of camp life and a ship.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 04 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1968 - 1969 Volume IX
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3761
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This disc contains slideshows of photographs and videos set to music. This disc contains 3 tracks.

BW20 Cormack (22:07) Photograph subjects include helicopters (including flying, and damaged), aerial views, scenes of camp life and a Vietnamese village. Video subjects include a USO show and a clip from a movie. There are also photographs of training, Vietnamese workers and a beach.

BW FourNiner (19:15) Video subjects include a Vietnamese village, scenes of camp life, aerial views, helicopters and a clip from a movie.

Legendary Huey (4:05) is a clip from a television show about the UH-1 “Huey”.
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Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 11 Jun 2018]
Trophies of Grace
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3777
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This video is specially dedicated to my father Carlton Taylor, 188 Assault Helicopter Company.
Trophies of Grace is a documentary featuring seven veterans of the Vietnam War. They all share their experiences in a personal way, and shed light on the harsh realities of war. This video was filmed, directed, and produced by the son of one of the featured veterans. It has a strong Christian message, and is geared not only to honor the Vets of this era, but to help them and their families navigate through the mine field of the post war life.
Item Creation Date: 01 January 2003
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Vietnam the Helicopter War (dubbed copy)
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3604
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History Channel Helicopter Warfare in Vietnam with footage and photos from the 188th Assault Helicopter Company. The film includes previously unseen footage from Super 8mm film from helicopter crews. The film also interviews 15 or so pilots who discuss the danger of flying, their feelings about the war and how they felt about the public reactions to the war at home.

Also included article "Feature: Vietnam: The helicopter war" 28 May 2001 by Lou Marano UPI. A short article about the film. This article can be found in the manuscript material for this collection.

Item Creation Date: 09 June 2001
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 23 Apr 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1970 - 1971 Volume VII
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3760
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This disc contains photos and videos set to music. This disc has 3 tracks on it.

BW14 Fitzgerald (24:19) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters, aerial views and a Vietnamese village. Video subjects include a clip from a movie. There are also photographs of an airfield and a parade.

BW Clawson (4:19) Photograph subjects include a Vietnamese village, scenes of camp life, aerial views and helicopters. Video subjects include helicopters (including flying, take off and maintenance) and a USO show.

Legendary Huey (4:05) contains a clip from a television show about the UH-1 “Huey”.

Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1968 - 1970 Volume X
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3762
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This disc contains slideshows of photographs and videos set to music. This disc contains 3 tracks.

BW45 Krueger (31:00) Photograph subjects include aerial views, Vietnamese village, scenes of camp life and a USO show. Video subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters (including flying, taking off and landing), helicopter gun runs and a clip from a movie. Also includes video of soldiers loading onto an airplane.

Widowmender 69 (14:51) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life and helicopters.

Legendary Huey (4:05) is a clip from a television show about the UH-1 “Huey”.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Ken Mayberry The Kingsmen
Moving Image Item Number: 3010VI4251
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Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: William Thomas Marshall, Jr. Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 26 Oct 2022 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1969 - 1970 Volume XI
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3764
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This disc contains slideshows of photographs and videos set to music. This disc contains 3 tracks.

BW42 Carmack (18:13) Video subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters (including flying and dropping off troops), helicopter gun run, aerial views, a Vietnamese village and Vietnamese workers around camp. It also includes video of soldiers being extracted in a “McGuire rig”.

BW42 Hansen (4:27) Photograph subjects include aerial views, scenes of camp life and helicopters. Video subjects include helicopters (including take off, landing and flight) and a clip from a movie.

BW47 Rosenow (7:24) Photograph subjects include helicopters (including flying and damaged) and a Vietnamese city. Video subjects include a USO show, helicopter gun runs, bombing runs, helicopters and a clip from a movie.

Legendary Huey (4:05) is a clip from a television show about the UH-1 “Huey”.

(Disc 2 of 2)
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 12 Jun 2018]
Vietnam Volume II: The Elusive Enemy, Courage Under Fire
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3776
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Vietnam
The Elusive Enemy
Here is the riveting story of an enemy U.S. soldiers rarely saw – the Vietcong. Dramatic footage filmed by the Vietcong displays their weapons and tactics: the punji stakes and the booby-traps, the landmines and the hit-and-run attacks. See how American forces responded with resourcefulness of their own, from high-tech devices designed to ferret out the unseen enemy, to G.I. “tunnel rats” who hunted the Vietcong in their own hideouts. 57 minutes
Courage Under Fire
Witness the valor and bravery of American soldiers in the heat of battle. Remarkable footage captures combat action from the first U.S. offensives to the incursions into Cambodia meant to speed the war’s end. See the courageous ground troops, the daring helicopter pilots, and the nurses who battled to save the lives of the wounded. It’s an unforgettable protrait of soldiers who faced death daily answering the call of their country and their comrades. 64 minutes
Item Creation Date: 01 January 1987
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Highest Traditions Memories of War
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3598
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BookVideoDiscTM Is a new concept that allows potential book buyers an opportunity to visualize subjects not familiar to them by viewing a brief movie that encompasses the subject of the book.
This gives readers a higher awareness of the subject and a deeper emotioal connection to the book.

Actual excerpts are used in the BVD from the book "HIGHEST GRADITIONS", along with original music.

"I Just Got Here First"
Written and Composed by Dan Forbes, Judith-Kate Friedman and Joe Marquez
Performed by Don Forbes

"Pretty Corpse"
Written and Composed by Justin McKee
Performed by Justin McKee and Jeffrey Chin
Produced by Jeffrey Chin
www.justinmckee.com
www.jeffreychin.com

Narrated by Rik Goodell
Directed by Tony Lazzarini
Edited by Christine Lazzarini

BookVideoDiscTM
Produced by Gypsy Moth Productions
gypsymothproductions.com

All Rights Reserved
Item Creation Date: 12 June 2006
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 03 Apr 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
In the Shadow of the Blade
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3599
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VETERANS OF AMERICA’S LONGEST WAR NEVER TALKED ABOUT IT-UNTIL A HUEY CAME TO TOWN MEET THE GREATEST OF THEIR GENERATION….

This emotion-packed documentary follows the 10,000-mile journey of a battle-scarred UH-1 “Huey” helicopter into America’s backyards to hear the untold stories of Vietnam War veterans and the families who waited for them to come home. The evocative healing power of this film has been described as “the most important thing to happen to Vietnam veterans since the dedication of The Wall.”

STRAP IN, PULL PITCH, AND TAKE YOUR HEART ON A RIDE!

Directed by Patrick Fries
Produced by Cheryl Fries

Over an hour of special features!
Additional Scenes
Living in the Shadow Music Video
Just the Flying
Interviews with Crew

Best of Show WorldFest Houston
President’s Award Vietnam Veterans of America
“Absorbing, Remarkable” Houston Chronicle

www.intheshadowoftheblade.com

Item Creation Date: 25 October 2004
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 04 Apr 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
269th CAB/188th AHC Viet Nam 1967 - 68
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3603
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The 269th Combat Aviation Battalion "Black Barons" were based at Cu Chi in the III Corp area of operations. The 188th Assault Helicopter Company was in this battalion during May 1967 - March 1968 while based at Dau Tieng. The video contains copy of 8mm film from 1967-1968. It has film from in Vietnam and from the creator’s R&R.

Also contains a letter to Dick Detra regarding the contents of the tape and the significance of it from the one who filmed the contents. The letter touches on unit reunion planning, the contents of the tape and the return of present day soldiers currently deployed versus the welcoming that they received after Vietnam. The letter also notes the significance of the date of the letter, 9 February 2004, which is 39 years after the author was wounded and evacuated from Vietnam during their first tour. This letter can be found in the manuscript material for the collection.

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Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 23 Apr 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1967 - 1968 Volume II
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3609
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Disc includes video from LSD Detra, Black Widow 44 Fulp, Black Widow 45 Snook and Legendary Huey. LSD Detra has pictures in a slideshow set to music. It has photos of helicopters flying, views from flying helicopters, soldiers and photos at the Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC. Black Widow 44 Fulp includes a slideshow set to music of pictures of Vietnamese people, pictures of soldiers around camp, helicopters, views from helicopters while flying, video of helicopters flying and landing. Black Widow 45 includes photographs set to music with pictures of soldiers, camp, helicopters, flying helicopters, views from flying helicopters, crashed helicopters and an airfield from the air. The Legendary Huey is a video recording taken from an unidentified tv program about the Huey.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 01 May 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1967 - 1968 Volume I
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3610
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Disc contains photos and video. Black Widow 44 Clark is a photo slideshow set to music which includes photos of soldiers, camp, helicopters, views from helicopters flying, crashed helicopters, views of a city from a vehicle, and views from out processing from Vietnam. Black Widow 116 Matt (67) is a slideshow set to music with pictures of family, soldiers in camp, crashed helicopters and video of trees burning. Black Widow 116 Joe Low (67-68) is a slideshow set to music with pictures and video. It has videos of a helicopter landing, helicopters flying, views from a helicopter flying, soldiers working on a helicopter and an airplane flying. Legendary Huey contains video from an unidentified television program about the Huey.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 01 May 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1969 - 1970 Volume VI
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3759
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Disc contains slideshows with videos and photographs set to music. It has 5 tracks.

BW34 Hancock (20:35) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, aerial views and helicopters. Video subjects include aerial views. There are also family pictures and pictures of explosions.

BW47 Rosenow (6:21) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters and an awards ceremony. Video subjects include helicopters (including flying and landing).

BW49 Poffenbarger (14:17) Photograph subjects include helicopters, a Vietnamese village and aerial views. There are also photographs of Vietnamese workers.

BW801 Bartels (7:22) Photograph subjects include helicopters, aerial views, a Vietnamese village, explosions and scenes of camp life. Video subjects include helicopters (including flying and landing) and a clip from a movie. There are also photos of a hospital ship.

It also has a clip about the UH-1 “Huey” from a television show. (4:05)

Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 04 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1969 - 1970 Volume XI
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3763
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This disc contains slideshows of photographs and videos set to music. This disc contains 3 tracks.

BW42 Carmack (18:13) Video subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters (including flying and dropping off troops), helicopter gun run, aerial views, a Vietnamese village and Vietnamese workers around camp. It also includes video of soldiers being extracted in a “McGuire rig”.

BW42 Hansen (4:27) Photograph subjects include aerial views, scenes of camp life and helicopters. Video subjects include helicopters (including take off, landing and flight) and a clip from a movie.

BW47 Rosenow (7:24) Photograph subjects include helicopters (including flying and damaged) and a Vietnamese city. Video subjects include a USO show, helicopter gun runs, bombing runs, helicopters and a clip from a movie.

Legendary Huey (4:05) is a clip from a television show about the UH-1 “Huey”.

(Disc 1 of 2)
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Remastered Black Widow Video 1967 - 69 Volume IV
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3757
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Disc contains slideshows set to music. There are 8 tracks on the disc.

BW Ben Taylor (16:36) Photograph subjects include helicopters, Vietnamese people and scenes of camp life. Video subjects include clips from movies. There are also photographs of money and pamphlets in Vietnamese.

BW Don Gray (2:58) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters and aerial views.

BW20 Cormack (14:34) Photograph subjects include helicopters (including flying and damaged), scenes of camp life and a Vietnamese village. Video subjects include helicopter gun runs, helicopters and bombing runs. There are also photographs of a ship, award ceremonies and a beach.

BW26 Handel (14:56) Video subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters and a USO show. There is also video of a Vietnamese street.

BW49 Cunningham (5:06) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, aerial views and helicopters. Video subjects include a clip from a movie.

Combat Remembered (8:37) Video subjects include helicopters (including take off, landing and flying), aerial views, helicopter gun runs and clips from movies. There is also video of loading troops on helicopters at a landing zone.

There is a hidden track about USO shows and leave (3:04) Video subjects include USO shows, dancers and a clip from a movie.

Bob Crow (3:33) Video subjects include his career after leaving the Army and movie clips.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 04 Jun 2018 [Updated: 11 Jun 2018]
Vietnam Home Movies: The True Story of Major Alfred Demailo and "The Smiling Tigers"
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3772
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My name is Major Alfred Demailo. I piloted a UH1 Huey Helicopter Gunship with Delta 229th Assault Helicopter Company in the 1st Cavalry Division during my two tours of duty in Vietnam.
Vietnam the way it was is my story – told in my own words and with the 8mm film I took during my years in Nam. It is my personal diary of a most unforgettable time in my life.
I flew hundreds of missions every week – sometimes non-stop for twelve straight hours. We called ourselves “The Smiling Tigers” and we were a tough group of guys.
Climb aboard my helicopter and watch me put the ‘wazoo’ on the enemy. Look down a rocket sight on a search and destroy mission. Follow me on a scary air strike through thick clouds. Feel the rough ride during the rainy season as my door-gunner ‘hoses down’ the jungle below. Meet the men who fought with me as we relax during a rare lull in the action.
This is my personal film diary – my tribute to the thousands of brave men and women who fought along side me in Vietnam. Thank you for letting me share my story with you.
Major Alfred Demailo
Item Creation Date: 01 January 1989
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
The True Story of Captain James "Bob" Powell and "The Gunslingers" - Vietnam Home Movies - re: from the series Vietnam: The Way It Was
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3773
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My name is Captain James “Bob” Powell and I served two tours of duty as a Warrant Officer Pilot of a Helicopter Gunship in the U.S. Army in Vietnam from 1968-1972.
Vietnam the way it was is my story – told in my own words and with the super 8mm film I took during my years in Nam. It is my personal diary of a most remarkable time in my life.
Come with me and find out what it was really like to be a soldier there. Climb aboard my helicopter gunship as we head out on a rescue mission. Meet my buddies in the 1st combat aviation battalion nicknamed, The Gunslingers. Be there as we go on a pass dodging sniper fire from the Vietcong hidden deep in their jungle tunnels. Witness the strange calm in the skies and the eerie stillness on the ground just after an attack.
This is my personal film diary, but it is also the story of the thousands of brave men and women who fought along side me in Vietnam. Thank you for letting me share my experiences with you.
Captain James “Bob” Powell

Item Creation Date: 01 January 1989
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3775
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Dear America
Letters Home from Vietnam
Home Box Office presents Dear America, a co-production of the Couturie Company and The Vietnam Veterans Ensemble Theater Company. Based on the book “Dear America: Letters Home from Vietnam” edited by Bernard Edelman for The New York Vietnam Veterans Memorial Commission. Screenplay by Richard Dewhurst and Bill Couturie Produced by Bill Couturie and Thomas Bird Directed by Bill Couturie 1987 The Couturie Company Inc. All rights reserverd
‘Dear America’ is an authentic account of the Vietnam War from the actual letters of the men and women who served there. The harsh realities of life and death, friendships made and lost; these letters home tell it all, with newsreel and home-movie footage shot by the servicemen themselves. These are the authentic voices of war, some who survived, many who never made it home. ‘Dear America’ is a living, breathing tribute to them all.
With the Voices Of Tom Berenger, Ellen Burstyn, J. Kenneth Campbell, Richard Chaves, Josh Cruze, Willem Dafoe, Robert DeNiro, Brian Dennehy, Kevin Dillon, Matt Dillon, Robert Downey Jr., Michael J. Fox, Mark Harmon, John Heard, Fred Hirz, Harvey Keitel, Elizabeth McGovern, Judd Nelson, Sean Penn, Randy Quaid, Tim Quill, Eric Roberts, Ray Robertson, Howard Rollins Jr., John Savage, Raphael Sbarge, Martin Sheen, Tucker Smallwood, Roger Steffens, Jim Tracy, Kathleen Turner, Tico Wells, Robin Williams
Item Creation Date: 01 January 1987
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 24 Jul 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
LZ Sally 1968, Company Area and Guns, Vernon Peake
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2532
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From the cover: LZ Sally 1968 5 Minutes Company Area and Guns Vernon Peake 188th AHC

00:15 copyright statement
00:21 VCR tracking statement - Video Transfer Center advertisement - video transfer center intro ;
1:14 Vietnam footage begins, landscape, skyscape - military personnel on military vehicle ;
1:51 shirtless soldiers standing outside of tents ;
1:58 two helicopters (Hueys) takeoff ;
2:14 black soldier smiling at camera - soldiers walking around tents - soldier leaning against door ;
2:31 soldiers attempting to unload large piece of scrap metal from Huey - soldiers walking around base ;
2:48 helicopter takeoff - soldiers riding military vehicle on base - soldiers walking around base ;
2:56 soldier waving to camera - soldiers in military vehicle pose for camera before dismounting ;
3:12 landscape - Vietnamese village - landscape footage of base - helicopter ;
3:30 helicopter sling load ;
3:35 soldiers on base - soldier riding in vehicle away from base - Helicopters (Hueys) in flight ;
4:18 Vietnam footage ends - Qualex Video Transfer service statement ;
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 27 Jul 2008 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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Desert Sky - The Untold Story of the 159th Aviation Brigade in Iraq told by the Soldiers
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3608
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Wide Open Films Presents an Eric Simon film featuring the Men and Women of the 159th Aviation Brigade, 101st Airborne Division. “Desert Sky” a documentary. Music by Jimmy Dunn, Edited by Eric Simon and Robert Allison, Director of Photography Eric Simon, Executive Producer Dan Smith, written by Don Enevoldsen and Eric Simon, Produced and Directed by Eric Simon

DESERT SKY began when former Army Aviater Captain Eric Simon of the 159th Aviation Brigade arrived at Fort Campbell in February 2003 just two weeks before they shipped off to fight in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Taking his miniDV camera with him, Eric began shooting footage of the deployment and war whenever he could. When a helicopter crew from the brigade’s 5th Battalion was shot down north of Tikrit killing all 4 crewmembers and 2 passengers on board, Eric wanted their story to be told. A week later, two more helicopters collided over the city of Mosul raising their casualty toll to 12. The brigade would never be the same.

The Desert Sky Scholarship Foundation
Proceeds from the purchase of DESERT SKY will benefit a scholarship fund for children of soldiers killed in action while serving in the 159th Aviation Brigade during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Item Creation Date: 26 April 2005
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 01 May 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Black Widow Video 1968 - 1970 Volume V
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3758
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Disc contains 6 tracks of slideshows and home movies set to music.

BW16 May (13:06) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters (including flying and damaged), aerial views and a Vietnamese city. Video subjects include a clip from a movie. Also includes photographs of the countryside and temples.

BW26 Holland (20:21) Photograph subjects include scenes from around camp, helicopters (including flying and maintenance), aerial views and a Vietnamese village. Also includes photographs of a Christmas party and a beach.

BW36 Green (15:17) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters, a Vietnamese village and a USO show. Video subjects include a helicopters, USO show and a clip from a movie.

BW38 Crow (17:15) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters (including flying and damaged), a USO show and aerial views. Video subjects include helicopters (including take off and landing). Photographs also include training.

BW49er Moak (7:45) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life and helicopters. Video subjects include helicopter gun runs, bombing runs, helicopters and a clip from a movie. There are also photographs from training and leave.

BW49er Movie (19:15) Video subjects include scenes of camp life, a Vietnamese village, aerial views, helicopters (including flying and landing), helicopter gun runs and a clip from a movie.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 04 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Black Widow/Spider Video 1967 - 1968 Volume XII
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3765
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This disc contains videos and photographs. There are 5 tracks.

Chapter I (23:57) Photograph subjects include helicopters and aerial views. Video subjects include helicopters (including landing, flying and maintenance), scenes of camp life, a Vietnamese village and helicopter gun runs. It also includes photographs of unit patches.

Chapter II (23:10) Video subjects include helicopters (including flying, landing and taking off), helicopter gun runs, aerial views, a Vietnamese village and scenes of camp life. It also includes video of damage around camp after an attack.

Chapter III (18:45) Video subjects include helicopters (including flying, maintenance and taking off) and scenes of camp life. Photograph subjects include an awards ceremony. There is also video of damaged helicopter recovery and river patrol boats.

Chapter IV (16:14) Video subjects include aerial views, helicopters, airplane taking off and scenes of camp life. It also includes video of helicopters carrying equipment and an awards ceremony.

Chapter V (11:10) Video subjects include scenes of camp life and a clip from a movie. Photograph subjects include unit patches. There are also videos of a change of command ceremony and a promotion ceremony.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Volume XVII - Black Widows and/or found online videos 1965 - 2011
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3766
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This disc contains videos and photographs set to music. There are 8 tracks.

1967 Video – TAPS 67-72 (9:17) Video subjects include helicopters, aerial views and scenes of camp life. There is also a list of 188th Assault Helicopter Company and C/101 Killed In Action.

1967-68 Charles Maurer (19:27) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life and aerial views.

1968-69 Dean Murphy BW39 (15:01) Photograph subjects include helicopters, scenes of camp life, aerial views, bombing runs and a Vietnamese village.

68 TET Offensive (16:04) clips includes news video clips, video of fighting and video of the damage done by the fighting.

In the Ashau 1969 (3:46) includes video clips of the 101st fighting in the Ashau valley from a television program.

Hamburger Hill 1969 (9:32) includes narrated video of fighting at Hamburger Hill and an interview with someone who was there.

Ia Drang Valley 1965 (30:48) includes news video and combat footage from the battle in Ia Drang Valley.

Black Widows today (4:04) Photographs subjects include scenes of camp life and helicopters. Video subjects include helicopters, scenes of camp life. It also includes video of soldiers fast roping from a helicopter.

Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Black Widows 1968 - 1970 Volume XVI
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI3767
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This disc contains videos and photographs set to music. There are 6 tracks.

BW Tex Urfer 66-67 (32:03) Photograph subjects include views of a Vietnamese village, helicopters (including damaged helicopters and flying), scenes of camp life and aerial views. Video subjects include helicopters, scenes of camp life and a movie clip. It also includes photographs from training.

Spider 63 Paul Wheeler 68 (11:40) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters, aerial views and a Vietnamese village.

BW44 Eric Penttilla 68-69 (21:56) Photograph subjects include helicopters (including helicopters flying), a Vietnamese village, a USO show. Also includes photographs of a ship and a Christmas party. The video is a clip from a movie.

BW 25 Randy Mains 68-69 (5:58) Video subjects include helicopters (including flying and maintenance) and aerial views.

BW Jim Thresher 69 (24:29) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life, helicopters (including flying helicopters and damaged helicopters), a Vietnamese city, helicopter gun runs and Vietnamese children.

BW Dick Reynolds 71-72 (2:49) Photograph subjects include scenes of camp life and helicopters.
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 05 Jun 2018 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
Video History of the 188th AHC, Vietnam, 1967-1968
Moving Image Item Number: 069VI2350
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VHS Documentary of the 188th Assault Helicopter Company Black Widows and Spiders. Produced by 2nd Platoon/Spiders door gunner Dick Detra and Black Widow 6, LTC Jack O. Johnson, who also narrates the film. The Black Widow Theme Song and Chopper Gunner were sung at LZ Sally in June 1968 by 1st Platoon door gunner John Nordenstrom. The 188th served in Vietnam from late April 1967 to July 1, 1968. Stationed for eight months at Dau Tieng/Camp Rainier in the Western III Corps' Michelin Rubber Plantation forty miles northwest of Saigon, and four months at LZ Sally in the Northern I Corps area of operations seven miles north of Hue. The Black Widows flew missions in all four corps areas of operation and across the fence into Cambodia and Laos in support of the 5th Special Forces, CCN and SOG. During combat operations in Vietnam, the 'Spider People' of the 188th had a casualty rate of thirty percent.
Item Creation Date: January 2001
Collection: Richard (Dick) Detra Collection
Association: 188th Assault Helicopter Company Association
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Added: 10 Dec 2006 [Updated: 20 Jan 2026]
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