Texas Tech University

The VHPA Newsletter

Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610744
Pages
20
Media Type
Newsletter
Information removed from digital copy?
Yes
Physical Location
Copyright Statement
©Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. All rights reserved.
Language(s)
English
Volume
13
Issue
4
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Assocication (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Publication
The VHPA Newsletter
Publisher/Org.
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Assocication (VHPA)
Country
United States
Frequency
Monthly
Language
English
Type
Newsletter
General Note
[1984-2004] Later Title: The VHPA Aviator
Dates
Publication: August 1995
General Note
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenneth Fritz VHPA Chapters Unit patch project off to a good start seeking BRIEFS: Historical reference directory Nichols seeks pilots' poetry The 1995 membership directory 1996 VHPA calendar 1995 VHPA calendar LETTERS: Kansas City reunion special meaningful FROM Doug James Bob Hope had planned to attend 1995 reunion FROM Dave Rittman VHPA participation high point for parade FROM Al McCormick POW/MIA postage stamp has a helicopter pilot link FROM Bill Kelbaugh Red Lions' commander flew choppers in Vietnam FROM Raymond S. Shelton Cost of aircraft a factor in recognizing pilots? FROM Jim Causey What was in Malaria pills we took during our tours? FROM John L. Keller Rich Hinders set standard for fellow pilot to follow FROM John L. Penny Snake Doctor was 'Cadillac" of Vietnam hueys in 1996 FROM Charley "Pappy" Morehouse TAPS: Kit Beatton - Stuart L. Saikkonen - Lige "Bill" Tillman - Madison A. Wilson ANNOUNCEMENTS: Members can help assure accurate history BY Gary Roush REPORT: Chairmen, officers report to VHPA Bunns make annual trek to reunion BY Kenny Bunn VHPA Database Committee now collecting digitized Vietnam photos BY Gary Roush FEATURES: WO1 nerd big, yellow - legendary BY Jay Risenden Marines have a proud song history BY Harvey Olitsky Aviator died during rescue attempt BY Frank Tierney Still 'flying' Net gets some activity at reunion BY Mel Canon VHPA NEWS: Chapter to be at national rally Marshall looking for interviewer REUNION: Everything was up to date in... Kansas City for the 1995 VHPA reunion

Perma Link
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Citation
The VHPA Newsletter, 300Newsletter610744. Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive. No Date, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=300Newsletter610744, Accessed 09 May 2021.

Pub Credit Line
300Newsletter610744, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]