Texas Tech University

The VHPA Newsletter

Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476703
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
Volume
13
Issue
5
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: October 1995
General Note
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz


LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler


TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden


FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.

Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2112Newsletter476703

Citation
The VHPA Newsletter, 2112Newsletter476703. No Date, Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=2112Newsletter476703, Accessed 06 Dec 2025.

Pub Credit Line
2112Newsletter476703, Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]