Texas Tech University

The VHPA Aviator

Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611083
Pages
24
Media Type
Newsletter
Information removed from digital copy?
Yes
Physical Location
Stacks Newsletter Collection
Copyright Statement
This publication is copyrighted
Language(s)
English
Volume
25
Issue
4
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California
Publication
The VHPA Aviator
Publisher/Org.
Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
City
Citrus Heights, California
Country
United States
Frequency
Bi-Monthly
Type
Newsletter
General Note
2005- / Earlier Title: The VHPA Newsletter (1984-2004)
Dates
Publication: July/August 2007
General Note
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Whitten


LETTERS:
Drivers praise helicopter pilots FROM James Henderson
Articles about benefits belong in the Aviator FROM Frank H. Hichens
Tracing family tree can be enlightening FROM R.M. "Mike" Jackson
Reduce reunion expenses, change date to spring, fall FROM John Parker
Former Vietnam "Headhunter" flies in Iraq FROM Chuck Adkinson
Aviator, Loach get back together FROM Curt Knapp
Organization shows support for troops FROM Quinn N. Sowell
Many Vietnam pilots never got medals FROM Barry Grimm


TAPS:
LeRoy B. Applegate - Jack Cranford - Richard Edwin Glasgow - Robert Alan "Bob" Konopka - Charles "Charlie" J. Rains - Gregory A. Sedgwick - Daniel E. "Shifty" Shifflet - Charles S. Wingate -


FEATURES:
War Story DVD is great BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarship Fund increases BY Mike Sheuerman
Directory: Three versions offered to members this year BY Gary Roush
American Warrior aptly titled book about Vietnam BY Mike Sheuerman
Blue Max - Missions and Memories a great read BY Tom Payne
Interested in starting a chapter? Here's how BY Jack Salm
Class 66-11 Green Hats hold event in San Antonio BY Terry Price
1st Cavalry's ARA saves the day before VC attack BY Jim Ford
Date remains etched in Air America pilot's memory BY Ben Van Etten
Crew chief restores Huey BY Bill Jeczalik
Three incidents relate to tour as helicopter pilot BY Bill Moline
General can enhance or destroy aide's career BY Jack Salm


REUNIONS:
Many members at Phoenix first-time attendees BY Dana Young
Results indicate many members plan to attend 2008 reunion BY Dana Young
Poker tournament a success BY Jack Salm
Welcome back, Chapters BY Jack Salm
Minutemen share callsign BY Ken Fritz

Perma Link
https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=293Newsletter611083

Citation
The VHPA Aviator, 293Newsletter611083. No Date, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University, https://www.vietnam.ttu.edu/virtualarchive/items.php?item=293Newsletter611083, Accessed 16 Feb 2026.

Pub Credit Line
293Newsletter611083, Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files, Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive, Texas Tech University

Added: 07 Dec 2017 [Updated: 08 Dec 2017]