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The VHPA Newsletter

Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475194
Pages
24
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)

2336Newsletter475194 pdf
Volume
13
Issue
2
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: April 1995
General Note
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
First VHPA president Don Hildebrand dies
Daughter faithfully attended reunions FROM James C. Goldthorpe
155th AHC rescues two Air Force pilots FROM Jim Sewell
Helicopter crew FROM Kurt Adams
Bypaass gives member time to learn to computer FROM Tom Schalk
Former ARVN officer sends letter from Vietnam FROM Gary W. Wiltrout
Officer rescues U.S. pilot after helicopter crash FROM Mr. Tan Van Giau
Australian serviceman has dead pilot's helmet FROM David Barr
'Limpid flower' call sign becomes 'Flower Power' FROM Ken Fritz
Pilot's wife treasures affilitation with VHPA FROM Bev Wigger
'Flame Bath' missions released JP-4, av gas FROM Russ Janus
Lighthorse mini-reunion planned in Kansas City FROM Rex Gooch
Experiences different on Chinook CS drops FROM Michael B. Rainey
Information sought on first calvary unit FROM Howard T. Comer


TAPS:
Charles Baird - Edward P. Clinton - Kenneth W. Mosley - C.O. O'Donnell - George D. Somerville - Robert Dorsey Cloud - R. "Gene" Eugene Tolls - Jimmy Tucker - Richard Wayne Hinders

1995 REUNION:
Register early, keep expenses down By Dave Rittman
VHPA to be the highlight of the parade BY Kenny Bunn
Complete listing of reunion events
Driving to reunion? Follow these directions
Time, dates set aside for mini-reunion BY Bill Medsker


REPORTS:
More information needed for KIAs
Many people regulars on network BY Mel Canon
Historical Reference a big bargain BY Ken Fritz


FEATURES:
Red Lions wind up at Qui Nhon BY Dick Clifton
Rules of Engagemnt got to be ridiculous BY John Plummer
Sometimes you have to turn off the light BY Vincent A. Tortolano
Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2336Newsletter475194
Citation
The VHPA Newsletter, 2336Newsletter475194. No Date, Larry Leonard Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2336Newsletter475194, Accessed 06 Dec 2025.
Pub Credit Line
2336Newsletter475194, Larry Leonard Collection, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University
Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 03 May 2017]

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