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The VHPA Newsletter

Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475180
Pages
28
Media Type
Newsletter
Information removed from digital copy?
Yes
Physical Location
Stacks Newsletter Collection
Copyright Statement
©Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. All rights reserved.
Language(s)
English
Collection
Larry Leonard Collection
Association
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)

2336Newsletter475180 pdf
Volume
14
Issue
4
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Publication
The VHPA Newsletter
Publisher/Org.
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
Country
United States
Frequency
Monthly
Type
Newsletter
General Note
[1984-2004] Later Title: The VHPA Aviator
Dates
Publication: August/September 1996
General Note
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles "Railroad" Rayl


LETTERS:
Seeking FROM D.B. Ashton
Chapter officer sucumbs to sudden illness FROM Ken Mullholland
Pilot find trip back to Vietnam incredible FROM Capt. Duke Hammond
Losing a Crew membeer like losing family member FROM Mark O. Hayes
Aviator reassued mom shortly before his death Julie Kink
Many families in dark about loved ones' death FROM Chuck Adkinson
Sister would like to hear from brother's friends FROm Jim Schueckler
'The Shower" a big part of civilization in Vietnam FROM Jack E. Tiesing
VHPA members perform flawlessly pouring wine FROM Patrick M. Donaghue
Flight engineer takes dog to Nam, then back home FROM George Miller
Association seeks information on 1970 loss of UH-1C crew FROM Tom Mullen
Wife of National Guard pilot writes poem about The Wall FROM Laura A. Eder
Member claims amazement at seeing gunships on ground FROM Ken Wiegand


REPORTS:
Orlando site for 1997 VHPA reunion BY Jim Basta
Santa Clara reunion turnout very good BY Ken Fritz
Fritz, EC report to VHPA members
VHPA patch archive continues growing BY Jay Riseden
Association for 2/20 ARA, F/79 AFA
Marine Corps pilot's novel is strong BY Tom Payne
VHPA offering 1997 calendars for sale


FEATURES:
Presentation causes tremor in congregation BY Mike Sloniker
VHPA member, son assist bomb victims BY Mike Sloniker
Medevac 33 in thoughts each day BY Hugh F. Foster III
Reading article an emotional shock for pilot BY Dick Ceresko
Escorting medevac caps long day of flying BY Les Davison
VHPA attends EAA Convention
Santa Clara reunion a good party BY Mel Canon
All six in back were firing BY Al Fischer
Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2336Newsletter475180
Citation
The VHPA Newsletter, 2336Newsletter475180. No Date, Larry Leonard Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2336Newsletter475180, Accessed 06 Dec 2025.
Pub Credit Line
2336Newsletter475180, Larry Leonard Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University
Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 28 Aug 2017]

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