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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2841Newsletter611026
[Number of Pages: 36]
NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Woody McFarlin
FEATURES:
Happy New Year from VHPA Headquaters BY Ray Casey
Is it Your Time to Step Forward?
What to Say to Martha Raye! BY Robert (Bo) Atkinson
Welcome to the VHPA!
You Can Leave The Military, But It Never Really Leaves You BY Ken Burger
Please Gentlemen.... Embellishments must be allowed. Why should the facts mess up a good story? BY Howard Horton
Three Missing IN Action SOG Soldiers Come Home
Lest We Forget
I Return to Vietnam...... BY Jim Robbins
War Story, the First Flight of an Army Q-Model TOW Cobra BY Bob Taylor
Save your photographic legacy now!
The Courts Martial of CW2 Charles Gossett BY Charlie Gossett
REUNION:
The 28th Annual VHPA Reunion
Invite a Fallen Buddies Family to Breakfast BY Julie Kink
2011 Reunion Tours and Events
LETTERS:
Looking For a Book... FROM Lanny McCormack
Looking For Rescue Crew Members FROM Kenneth S. Peterson
Looking For My Former Aircrew Members FROM Stan Allen
Looking For any VHPA Members who might have served with SP5 Gerald (Jerry) Foley FROM James E. Davis
Looking For Chopper Pilots from during my tour in Vietnam FROM David Hollar
Looking For anyone who might have known WO Kenneth Lance FROM Larry Lance
To the Editor (and Members) of the VHPA FROM Tom Payne
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Edward Taylor
To the Members of the VHPA FROM John Brennan
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Anderson
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Pete Bradley
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Steve Bookout
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM J.James Rooks
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Rick Roll
The Author of last month's story entitled "Christmas Party for Missionary Kids" sent us this follow up message... FROM Bo Atkinson
VHPA Member Rick Williams sent us these photos along with a note: FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
Dirick C. Overhamm - Frederick Dean Sando - John J. Griffiths - Joseph M.F. May - Kenneth Lance - Marvin Duane Spieker - Merl Hawkins - Richard L. Naughton - Norman Cox - Paul E. Protzman - Richard "Dick" Kearley - Wamon Floyd - Michael L. Sipsey
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
South Dakota chapter BY Harold Pardew
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Phil Nuss
Fort Wolters chapter BY Lee Westbrook
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta, Gary Harrell
Southern California chapter BY Carl Cortez
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Virginia chapter BY Ben Gay
BOOK REVIEWS:
Helicopter Gunships: Deadly Combat Weapon Systems BY John Penny
Soldier's Heart: Close-up Today With PTSD in Vietnam Veterans BY John Penny
Volume: 29
Issue: 01
Item Creation Date: Jan/Feb 2011
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Oct 2017 [Updated: 06 Nov 2017]
NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Woody McFarlin
FEATURES:
Happy New Year from VHPA Headquaters BY Ray Casey
Is it Your Time to Step Forward?
What to Say to Martha Raye! BY Robert (Bo) Atkinson
Welcome to the VHPA!
You Can Leave The Military, But It Never Really Leaves You BY Ken Burger
Please Gentlemen.... Embellishments must be allowed. Why should the facts mess up a good story? BY Howard Horton
Three Missing IN Action SOG Soldiers Come Home
Lest We Forget
I Return to Vietnam...... BY Jim Robbins
War Story, the First Flight of an Army Q-Model TOW Cobra BY Bob Taylor
Save your photographic legacy now!
The Courts Martial of CW2 Charles Gossett BY Charlie Gossett
REUNION:
The 28th Annual VHPA Reunion
Invite a Fallen Buddies Family to Breakfast BY Julie Kink
2011 Reunion Tours and Events
LETTERS:
Looking For a Book... FROM Lanny McCormack
Looking For Rescue Crew Members FROM Kenneth S. Peterson
Looking For My Former Aircrew Members FROM Stan Allen
Looking For any VHPA Members who might have served with SP5 Gerald (Jerry) Foley FROM James E. Davis
Looking For Chopper Pilots from during my tour in Vietnam FROM David Hollar
Looking For anyone who might have known WO Kenneth Lance FROM Larry Lance
To the Editor (and Members) of the VHPA FROM Tom Payne
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Edward Taylor
To the Members of the VHPA FROM John Brennan
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Anderson
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Pete Bradley
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Steve Bookout
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM J.James Rooks
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Rick Roll
The Author of last month's story entitled "Christmas Party for Missionary Kids" sent us this follow up message... FROM Bo Atkinson
VHPA Member Rick Williams sent us these photos along with a note: FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
Dirick C. Overhamm - Frederick Dean Sando - John J. Griffiths - Joseph M.F. May - Kenneth Lance - Marvin Duane Spieker - Merl Hawkins - Richard L. Naughton - Norman Cox - Paul E. Protzman - Richard "Dick" Kearley - Wamon Floyd - Michael L. Sipsey
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
South Dakota chapter BY Harold Pardew
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Phil Nuss
Fort Wolters chapter BY Lee Westbrook
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta, Gary Harrell
Southern California chapter BY Carl Cortez
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Virginia chapter BY Ben Gay
BOOK REVIEWS:
Helicopter Gunships: Deadly Combat Weapon Systems BY John Penny
Soldier's Heart: Close-up Today With PTSD in Vietnam Veterans BY John Penny
Volume: 29
Issue: 01
Item Creation Date: Jan/Feb 2011
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Oct 2017 [Updated: 06 Nov 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 1932Newsletter611129
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall
FEATURES:
Council sets agenda deadline BY Charles R. Rayl
Committee wants details about platoons
Museum asks for crewmen names BY Gary Roush
HCA needs judges to help with nationals BY Jack Jordan
Video on helicopters, pilots is well done
Marine pilot in lucky 66 percent BY Fred Pratt
Directory spurs search for memorabilia BY Gary Stahlhuth
'Scarfing' mission leads to drowning BY Gary W. Stahlhuth
Terms describe Dustoff pilot's life BY Gary Stahlhuth
History Book improved, but delayed
LETTERS:
Marathon is member's mid-life crisis FROM Don Wood
Experience can take years to accumulate FROM O. Boyd Wynne
Thank you note to pilots draws a nice response FROM Raymond Blackman, Phil Marshall
French TV director seeks vets FROM Julien Meije
Sending out Newsletters a great idea FROM Mel Canon
Memorial story in Newsletter appreciated FROM William L. (Larry) Little
Daughter searching for father's friend FROM Jennifer Adams
Seeking "Silver Spurs" FROM David Earley
Seeking class list for 63-7WA FROM Susan J. Schumacher
TAPS:
Jimmy V. Dobbs - Paul Erekson - Clifford R. Hendryx - Gerald Dean Jones - Pierre R. Lefebvre - Donald Rollins - Ken Shriver - Burton "Jon" J. Vleck - Richard "Rick" D. Gleason
REUNIONS:
Reunion begins in three months BY Ralph Harvey
Follow these directions to hotel
Chapter would like guards for helicopters BY Jerry Seago
Fritz has information on Pennsylvania vendor taxes
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1994
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Jan 2018 [Updated: 26 Jan 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall
FEATURES:
Council sets agenda deadline BY Charles R. Rayl
Committee wants details about platoons
Museum asks for crewmen names BY Gary Roush
HCA needs judges to help with nationals BY Jack Jordan
Video on helicopters, pilots is well done
Marine pilot in lucky 66 percent BY Fred Pratt
Directory spurs search for memorabilia BY Gary Stahlhuth
'Scarfing' mission leads to drowning BY Gary W. Stahlhuth
Terms describe Dustoff pilot's life BY Gary Stahlhuth
History Book improved, but delayed
LETTERS:
Marathon is member's mid-life crisis FROM Don Wood
Experience can take years to accumulate FROM O. Boyd Wynne
Thank you note to pilots draws a nice response FROM Raymond Blackman, Phil Marshall
French TV director seeks vets FROM Julien Meije
Sending out Newsletters a great idea FROM Mel Canon
Memorial story in Newsletter appreciated FROM William L. (Larry) Little
Daughter searching for father's friend FROM Jennifer Adams
Seeking "Silver Spurs" FROM David Earley
Seeking class list for 63-7WA FROM Susan J. Schumacher
TAPS:
Jimmy V. Dobbs - Paul Erekson - Clifford R. Hendryx - Gerald Dean Jones - Pierre R. Lefebvre - Donald Rollins - Ken Shriver - Burton "Jon" J. Vleck - Richard "Rick" D. Gleason
REUNIONS:
Reunion begins in three months BY Ralph Harvey
Follow these directions to hotel
Chapter would like guards for helicopters BY Jerry Seago
Fritz has information on Pennsylvania vendor taxes
Volume: 12
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1994
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Jan 2018 [Updated: 26 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter480245
[Number of Pages: 32]
THE VHPA WELCOMES OUR NEW PRESIDENT FOR THE 2010-2011 TERM BY Woody McFarlin
REUNION:
Highlights of the VHPA's 27th Annual Reunion in San Diego, 2010 BY Mike Law and David Adams
To Mike Law, 2010 Reunion Chairman and the membership of the VHPA BY Susan Avery, Lorie Falcone-Kuo
Missing a Mug from the 4th VHPA Reunion on the Queen Mary BY Mike Sheuerman
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's Association Convention in San Diego BY Haywood P. Norman IV
Linda Irvine, 19 July 1961-5 July 2010 BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
175th Outlaws present original painting to Army Aviation Museum
Take My Card? BY David Adams
Dear Members of the VHPA BY David Adams
A Memorial Day 2010 Rememberance BY Donald J. Taylor
Vietnam Vet to Return from Iraq Duty BY Christopher DeHart
Selling on Ebay.... BY Rock Lyons
Join the Twirlybirds BY Steve Sullivan
New HQ Contractor Selected BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarships now Stands at Four BY Mike Sheuerman
Close Call: Air Power to the Rescue of six aircrew men from H Troop, 10 Cav. BY Frank Beall
TAPS:
Alexander Kelley - Brian Weston "Mac" McCully - Hillman Eldridge Bearden - Michael J. Wheeler - Paul "Sam" Willis Bass - Roy Daniel Kettle - Thomas Joseph Goulas - Thomas Precious - Tim Harristhal - Bill Holloman - Thomas Stephen Casagrande
LETTERS:
Gary FROM Roy Knippa
Gary FROM Bob Ford
Gary FROM George VanRiper
Gary, Thanks for the great column FROM John E. Barron
To Gary Roush and the members of the VHPA FROM Carl Hess
Old Slides Live Again FROM John Penny
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Larry Liss
The VHPA's Calendar Editor and Photo Historian Mike Law answered FROM Mike Law
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Tracy M. Baker
Veteran Needs Assistance from Fellow Unit Members
Members of the VHPA FROM Pete Laurence
VHPA Member Al Major answers last issue's RFI on Huey 13603 FROM Al Major
Information Sought about (Butch) Sears and (Jeffrey) Coffin
Looking For high-res version of Pit. B-4 (3rd WOC) ~ Flight Class 69-19
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Bare Feet, Iron Will BY John Penny
The Price of Exit BY John Penny
US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2010
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Nov 2010 [Updated: 02 May 2018]
THE VHPA WELCOMES OUR NEW PRESIDENT FOR THE 2010-2011 TERM BY Woody McFarlin
REUNION:
Highlights of the VHPA's 27th Annual Reunion in San Diego, 2010 BY Mike Law and David Adams
To Mike Law, 2010 Reunion Chairman and the membership of the VHPA BY Susan Avery, Lorie Falcone-Kuo
Missing a Mug from the 4th VHPA Reunion on the Queen Mary BY Mike Sheuerman
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's Association Convention in San Diego BY Haywood P. Norman IV
Linda Irvine, 19 July 1961-5 July 2010 BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
175th Outlaws present original painting to Army Aviation Museum
Take My Card? BY David Adams
Dear Members of the VHPA BY David Adams
A Memorial Day 2010 Rememberance BY Donald J. Taylor
Vietnam Vet to Return from Iraq Duty BY Christopher DeHart
Selling on Ebay.... BY Rock Lyons
Join the Twirlybirds BY Steve Sullivan
New HQ Contractor Selected BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarships now Stands at Four BY Mike Sheuerman
Close Call: Air Power to the Rescue of six aircrew men from H Troop, 10 Cav. BY Frank Beall
TAPS:
Alexander Kelley - Brian Weston "Mac" McCully - Hillman Eldridge Bearden - Michael J. Wheeler - Paul "Sam" Willis Bass - Roy Daniel Kettle - Thomas Joseph Goulas - Thomas Precious - Tim Harristhal - Bill Holloman - Thomas Stephen Casagrande
LETTERS:
Gary FROM Roy Knippa
Gary FROM Bob Ford
Gary FROM George VanRiper
Gary, Thanks for the great column FROM John E. Barron
To Gary Roush and the members of the VHPA FROM Carl Hess
Old Slides Live Again FROM John Penny
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Larry Liss
The VHPA's Calendar Editor and Photo Historian Mike Law answered FROM Mike Law
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Tracy M. Baker
Veteran Needs Assistance from Fellow Unit Members
Members of the VHPA FROM Pete Laurence
VHPA Member Al Major answers last issue's RFI on Huey 13603 FROM Al Major
Information Sought about (Butch) Sears and (Jeffrey) Coffin
Looking For high-res version of Pit. B-4 (3rd WOC) ~ Flight Class 69-19
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Bare Feet, Iron Will BY John Penny
The Price of Exit BY John Penny
US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2010
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Nov 2010 [Updated: 02 May 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611526
[Number of Pages: 48]
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA FROM John Sorenson
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Let me Tell You about K.C. FROM Randy Duncan
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Looking For Anyone who served with David McClure McElliott FROM James Kurtz
Looking For The door gunner on Greyhound 22, UH-1 ‘630 on August 18, 1968 FROM Mark A. Eisenhour
Looking For EMU patches, badges etc. FROM John Conway
Looking For OH-6 Pilot FROM Mark Benjamin
Looking For Pilots who have flown Cobra tail # 67-15469 FROM Richard Meers
FEATURES:
A Truly Unique Experience BY Bill McRae
The Career of Eugene Frank Jones BY Tom Kirk and William Ready
Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire BY Michael A. Silva
“What were You Thinking?” BY Tom Kirk
Welcome to the VHPA!
VHPA Scholarship Eligibility BY Mike Sheuerman
The Best Above The Best BY Bob Lanzotti
The Longest Day or… “Baptism by Fire” BY John Hendrickson
Doctor No BY Ben Van Etten
61st AHC “Lucky Stars” Call Sign and Unit Crest Adopted by Fort Rucker Aviation Center Pilot Training Unit
REUNION:
Schedule of Events: Kansas City – 28 May-1June 2019
Quilters’ Show and Tell
Volunteers Needed BY Gary Jones
BOOK REVIEWS:
The Healing BY Richard Jellerson
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY John Deer
American Huey Chapter
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Richard Gaurkee
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Virginia Chapter BY Don Agren
TAPS:
Wesley A. Beal – Miles S. Becker – Claude A. Berry – Gary P. Beaulieu – James W. Booth – Colin D. Ciley Jr. – William D. Dantzler – Stephen P. Dietz – Michael Dufour – Emory A. Eason – Brian M. Glaspell – Peter E. Hadley – Harold M. Hannon – Forrest O. Hearn – Peter A. Kacerguis – Kenneth L. Ketzler – Michael J. Lacey – Kevin T. Maloney – John R. Maxwell – Joseph H. McHenry – Sean A. Moore – Carl E. Muckle Jr. – Harry R. Nevling – Joseph Pagan – James H. Paul – Aaron L. Rich – Robert J. Roggenkamp – Timothy W. Rooney – John F. Soares – Wade C. Straw – Daniel L. Taylor – Vester L. Thompson – Willard G. Turman – John A. Tymeson – William F. Voth – Carl A. Wilson Jr. – Howard T. Yost II – Timothy C. Booth – John E. Bouska – James T. Butler – Raymond P. Campbell – Robert D. Collins – Elliot P. Dawson – Michael P. DeLong – Arthur B. Grawe – Carl V. Hunt Jr. – Donald G. Jutz – Robert J. Maclennan – George E. Murphy – Paul E. Nelson – William L. Parker – Jack M. Smith – Sherman R. Snyder – William L. Summers – John R. Wehr – Jack H. Wenning – Samuel P. Walker – Bruce L. Willis Sr. – Dale G. Wylie
Volume: 38
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2019 [Updated: 17 May 2019]
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA FROM John Sorenson
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Let me Tell You about K.C. FROM Randy Duncan
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Looking For Anyone who served with David McClure McElliott FROM James Kurtz
Looking For The door gunner on Greyhound 22, UH-1 ‘630 on August 18, 1968 FROM Mark A. Eisenhour
Looking For EMU patches, badges etc. FROM John Conway
Looking For OH-6 Pilot FROM Mark Benjamin
Looking For Pilots who have flown Cobra tail # 67-15469 FROM Richard Meers
FEATURES:
A Truly Unique Experience BY Bill McRae
The Career of Eugene Frank Jones BY Tom Kirk and William Ready
Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire BY Michael A. Silva
“What were You Thinking?” BY Tom Kirk
Welcome to the VHPA!
VHPA Scholarship Eligibility BY Mike Sheuerman
The Best Above The Best BY Bob Lanzotti
The Longest Day or… “Baptism by Fire” BY John Hendrickson
Doctor No BY Ben Van Etten
61st AHC “Lucky Stars” Call Sign and Unit Crest Adopted by Fort Rucker Aviation Center Pilot Training Unit
REUNION:
Schedule of Events: Kansas City – 28 May-1June 2019
Quilters’ Show and Tell
Volunteers Needed BY Gary Jones
BOOK REVIEWS:
The Healing BY Richard Jellerson
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY John Deer
American Huey Chapter
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Richard Gaurkee
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Virginia Chapter BY Don Agren
TAPS:
Wesley A. Beal – Miles S. Becker – Claude A. Berry – Gary P. Beaulieu – James W. Booth – Colin D. Ciley Jr. – William D. Dantzler – Stephen P. Dietz – Michael Dufour – Emory A. Eason – Brian M. Glaspell – Peter E. Hadley – Harold M. Hannon – Forrest O. Hearn – Peter A. Kacerguis – Kenneth L. Ketzler – Michael J. Lacey – Kevin T. Maloney – John R. Maxwell – Joseph H. McHenry – Sean A. Moore – Carl E. Muckle Jr. – Harry R. Nevling – Joseph Pagan – James H. Paul – Aaron L. Rich – Robert J. Roggenkamp – Timothy W. Rooney – John F. Soares – Wade C. Straw – Daniel L. Taylor – Vester L. Thompson – Willard G. Turman – John A. Tymeson – William F. Voth – Carl A. Wilson Jr. – Howard T. Yost II – Timothy C. Booth – John E. Bouska – James T. Butler – Raymond P. Campbell – Robert D. Collins – Elliot P. Dawson – Michael P. DeLong – Arthur B. Grawe – Carl V. Hunt Jr. – Donald G. Jutz – Robert J. Maclennan – George E. Murphy – Paul E. Nelson – William L. Parker – Jack M. Smith – Sherman R. Snyder – William L. Summers – John R. Wehr – Jack H. Wenning – Samuel P. Walker – Bruce L. Willis Sr. – Dale G. Wylie
Volume: 38
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2019 [Updated: 17 May 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611527
[Number of Pages: 48]
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA FROM John Sorenson
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Let me Tell You about K.C. FROM Randy Duncan
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Looking For Anyone who served with David McClure McElliott FROM James Kurtz
Looking For The door gunner on Greyhound 22, UH-1 ‘630 on August 18, 1968 FROM Mark A. Eisenhour
Looking For EMU patches, badges etc. FROM John Conway
Looking For OH-6 Pilot FROM Mark Benjamin
Looking For Pilots who have flown Cobra tail # 67-15469 FROM Richard Meers
FEATURES:
A Truly Unique Experience BY Bill McRae
The Career of Eugene Frank Jones BY Tom Kirk and William Ready
Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire BY Michael A. Silva
“What were You Thinking?” BY Tom Kirk
Welcome to the VHPA!
VHPA Scholarship Eligibility BY Mike Sheuerman
The Best Above The Best BY Bob Lanzotti
The Longest Day or… “Baptism by Fire” BY John Hendrickson
Doctor No BY Ben Van Etten
61st AHC “Lucky Stars” Call Sign and Unit Crest Adopted by Fort Rucker Aviation Center Pilot Training Unit
REUNION:
Schedule of Events: Kansas City – 28 May-1June 2019
Quilters’ Show and Tell
Volunteers Needed BY Gary Jones
BOOK REVIEWS:
The Healing BY Richard Jellerson
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY John Deer
American Huey Chapter
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Richard Gaurkee
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Virginia Chapter BY Don Agren
TAPS:
Wesley A. Beal – Miles S. Becker – Claude A. Berry – Gary P. Beaulieu – James W. Booth – Colin D. Ciley Jr. – William D. Dantzler – Stephen P. Dietz – Michael Dufour – Emory A. Eason – Brian M. Glaspell – Peter E. Hadley – Harold M. Hannon – Forrest O. Hearn – Peter A. Kacerguis – Kenneth L. Ketzler – Michael J. Lacey – Kevin T. Maloney – John R. Maxwell – Joseph H. McHenry – Sean A. Moore – Carl E. Muckle Jr. – Harry R. Nevling – Joseph Pagan – James H. Paul – Aaron L. Rich – Robert J. Roggenkamp – Timothy W. Rooney – John F. Soares – Wade C. Straw – Daniel L. Taylor – Vester L. Thompson – Willard G. Turman – John A. Tymeson – William F. Voth – Carl A. Wilson Jr. – Howard T. Yost II – Timothy C. Booth – John E. Bouska – James T. Butler – Raymond P. Campbell – Robert D. Collins – Elliot P. Dawson – Michael P. DeLong – Arthur B. Grawe – Carl V. Hunt Jr. – Donald G. Jutz – Robert J. Maclennan – George E. Murphy – Paul E. Nelson – William L. Parker – Jack M. Smith – Sherman R. Snyder – William L. Summers – John R. Wehr – Jack H. Wenning – Samuel P. Walker – Bruce L. Willis Sr. – Dale G. Wylie
Volume: 38
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2019 [Updated: 13 Aug 2019]
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA FROM John Sorenson
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Let me Tell You about K.C. FROM Randy Duncan
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Looking For Anyone who served with David McClure McElliott FROM James Kurtz
Looking For The door gunner on Greyhound 22, UH-1 ‘630 on August 18, 1968 FROM Mark A. Eisenhour
Looking For EMU patches, badges etc. FROM John Conway
Looking For OH-6 Pilot FROM Mark Benjamin
Looking For Pilots who have flown Cobra tail # 67-15469 FROM Richard Meers
FEATURES:
A Truly Unique Experience BY Bill McRae
The Career of Eugene Frank Jones BY Tom Kirk and William Ready
Out of the Darkness, Into the Fire BY Michael A. Silva
“What were You Thinking?” BY Tom Kirk
Welcome to the VHPA!
VHPA Scholarship Eligibility BY Mike Sheuerman
The Best Above The Best BY Bob Lanzotti
The Longest Day or… “Baptism by Fire” BY John Hendrickson
Doctor No BY Ben Van Etten
61st AHC “Lucky Stars” Call Sign and Unit Crest Adopted by Fort Rucker Aviation Center Pilot Training Unit
REUNION:
Schedule of Events: Kansas City – 28 May-1June 2019
Quilters’ Show and Tell
Volunteers Needed BY Gary Jones
BOOK REVIEWS:
The Healing BY Richard Jellerson
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY John Deer
American Huey Chapter
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Richard Gaurkee
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Virginia Chapter BY Don Agren
TAPS:
Wesley A. Beal – Miles S. Becker – Claude A. Berry – Gary P. Beaulieu – James W. Booth – Colin D. Ciley Jr. – William D. Dantzler – Stephen P. Dietz – Michael Dufour – Emory A. Eason – Brian M. Glaspell – Peter E. Hadley – Harold M. Hannon – Forrest O. Hearn – Peter A. Kacerguis – Kenneth L. Ketzler – Michael J. Lacey – Kevin T. Maloney – John R. Maxwell – Joseph H. McHenry – Sean A. Moore – Carl E. Muckle Jr. – Harry R. Nevling – Joseph Pagan – James H. Paul – Aaron L. Rich – Robert J. Roggenkamp – Timothy W. Rooney – John F. Soares – Wade C. Straw – Daniel L. Taylor – Vester L. Thompson – Willard G. Turman – John A. Tymeson – William F. Voth – Carl A. Wilson Jr. – Howard T. Yost II – Timothy C. Booth – John E. Bouska – James T. Butler – Raymond P. Campbell – Robert D. Collins – Elliot P. Dawson – Michael P. DeLong – Arthur B. Grawe – Carl V. Hunt Jr. – Donald G. Jutz – Robert J. Maclennan – George E. Murphy – Paul E. Nelson – William L. Parker – Jack M. Smith – Sherman R. Snyder – William L. Summers – John R. Wehr – Jack H. Wenning – Samuel P. Walker – Bruce L. Willis Sr. – Dale G. Wylie
Volume: 38
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2019 [Updated: 13 Aug 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610798
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer
LETTERS:
Information deadline FROM Gary Roush
Incoming mail penetrating story FROM Michael Wegner
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
"Why didn't you two fly that piece of s__t - T 295" FROM Mike Sheuerman
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Carl Bell
The pigs of Saigon FROM Ralp Arnesen
HMM - 161 reunion FROM Ron Gatewood
Charles Kettles' Distinguished Service Cross to be upgraded to Medal of Honor
A failure to communicate FROM Bob Stewart
Tom Payne, chairman VHPA Scholarship Program provided the following information FROM James R. and Rae A Oden
Home for a Helicopter FROM Melody Pope
FEATURES:
Hits through the chin bubble BY Tony Spletstoser, Bob Anders, and Charlie Rex
Hitching a ride BY Jack Johnstone
Charlie's .45 BY Jim Dewitt
Battle of Michelin Rubber Plantation Part 1 BY Jim Moody
Night journey BY L.D. Smith
First Aviation Brigade celebrates its fiftieth year BY Tom Kirk
Convoy escort mission to Phnom Penh
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alaska Chapter BY Terrance Vraniak
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter By Dr. Joe Ponds
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Virginia Chapter Upcoming Events
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Anderson
TAPS:
John C. Artley - William R. Burks - John C. Gruver - William M. Hodges - George B. Horan - Owen L. Hoskins - Monte D. Johnson - Harold R. Kolb - William T. Runsford - John L. Middleton - Wayne C. Miller - Herbert W. Nagel - Jimmie D. Ulrich - Leslie L. Valouche - James L. Winters - Thomas E. Albright - Randall M. Beckman - Gary W. Burdick - David B. Burless - Clyde R. Cloar - James R. Culbreth - Edward J. Franklin - Howard E. Funk - James D. Harris - Burnum E. Melton - Marvin L. Palmer - Tommy R. Palmertree - Robert J. Pyeatt - Robert D. McGee - Alan R. Shennum - Edwin L. Shobert - Cecil L. Shrader - Henry W. Steadman - Duane A. Watters - James K. Zook
LOOKING FOR:
Looking for contact information for the widow of Benny C. Parker
Looking for the crew that medevaced me from Dat Do BY Tony Twaitts
Looking for... Army helicopter nose art and names BY John Brennan
Looking for members of the 175 AHC, "Outlaws" involved in March 26, 1967 Easter Sunday Battle BY Jon F. Myhre
Looking for friends/unit members who knew my brother BY John Dexheimer
Looking for BY Paul A Lawrence
Looking for fellow amateur radio operators BY Gene Britt
Looking for anyone who served with my father BY Chad Stevens
BOOK REVIEWS:
The Final Flight of Curious Yellow BY John Penny
"Through the Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam" BY John Penny
Thanks be to God, this "Phantom Raider" Survived BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer
LETTERS:
Information deadline FROM Gary Roush
Incoming mail penetrating story FROM Michael Wegner
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
"Why didn't you two fly that piece of s__t - T 295" FROM Mike Sheuerman
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Carl Bell
The pigs of Saigon FROM Ralp Arnesen
HMM - 161 reunion FROM Ron Gatewood
Charles Kettles' Distinguished Service Cross to be upgraded to Medal of Honor
A failure to communicate FROM Bob Stewart
Tom Payne, chairman VHPA Scholarship Program provided the following information FROM James R. and Rae A Oden
Home for a Helicopter FROM Melody Pope
FEATURES:
Hits through the chin bubble BY Tony Spletstoser, Bob Anders, and Charlie Rex
Hitching a ride BY Jack Johnstone
Charlie's .45 BY Jim Dewitt
Battle of Michelin Rubber Plantation Part 1 BY Jim Moody
Night journey BY L.D. Smith
First Aviation Brigade celebrates its fiftieth year BY Tom Kirk
Convoy escort mission to Phnom Penh
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alaska Chapter BY Terrance Vraniak
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter By Dr. Joe Ponds
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Virginia Chapter Upcoming Events
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Anderson
TAPS:
John C. Artley - William R. Burks - John C. Gruver - William M. Hodges - George B. Horan - Owen L. Hoskins - Monte D. Johnson - Harold R. Kolb - William T. Runsford - John L. Middleton - Wayne C. Miller - Herbert W. Nagel - Jimmie D. Ulrich - Leslie L. Valouche - James L. Winters - Thomas E. Albright - Randall M. Beckman - Gary W. Burdick - David B. Burless - Clyde R. Cloar - James R. Culbreth - Edward J. Franklin - Howard E. Funk - James D. Harris - Burnum E. Melton - Marvin L. Palmer - Tommy R. Palmertree - Robert J. Pyeatt - Robert D. McGee - Alan R. Shennum - Edwin L. Shobert - Cecil L. Shrader - Henry W. Steadman - Duane A. Watters - James K. Zook
LOOKING FOR:
Looking for contact information for the widow of Benny C. Parker
Looking for the crew that medevaced me from Dat Do BY Tony Twaitts
Looking for... Army helicopter nose art and names BY John Brennan
Looking for members of the 175 AHC, "Outlaws" involved in March 26, 1967 Easter Sunday Battle BY Jon F. Myhre
Looking for friends/unit members who knew my brother BY John Dexheimer
Looking for BY Paul A Lawrence
Looking for fellow amateur radio operators BY Gene Britt
Looking for anyone who served with my father BY Chad Stevens
BOOK REVIEWS:
The Final Flight of Curious Yellow BY John Penny
"Through the Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam" BY John Penny
Thanks be to God, this "Phantom Raider" Survived BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610808
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[Number of Pages: 48]FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM Clyde Romero
LETTERS:
A message from the new VHPA junior member at large FROM Art Jacobs
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
To be an American FROM Quang Nguyen
From the editor FROM Tom Kirk
Gold star daughter FROM Kimberly Kelly-Sydow
Looking for aircraft accident details
Looking for FROM James Ervi
Looking for an appeal for help in locating two pilots FROM Dean Nelson
Dear Sir, FROM Elmer Hale
I am looking for anyone who knew and served with LTC. Vincent Robert Ritts, Unit: 165th Aviation Group FROM Phil Ritts
Letters to the editor FROM Gary B. Smith
FEATURES:
"Huey" helicopter dedicated honoring VHPA member BY Tom Payne
A Thanksgiving memory BY John Sorensen
Born free (or the great chicken chase!) BY Marty Twite
First liar doesn't have a chance, hey, wait a minute! That's a true story BY TOm Phillips
VHPA/Quad A scholarships awarded BY Tom Payne
Friendly target BY John Parker
Phase two: the memorial campaign continues BY Bob Hesselbein
A memorial movement BY Bob Hesselbein
Payback time: veteran gives back to military through books BY Ethan McSweeney
Sharing through the generations BY Curt Knapp
REUNION:
Mini-reunion of 63-1 and 118th AHC Wednesday, Aug 25 2015 BY Allen Laya
Reunion highlights 2015
An open letter to the VHPA, its officers, and committees BY Julie Kink
Quilter's show and tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Bob Hamilton
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Bert Leach
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralp Weber
Rocky Mountain Chapter and Our Helicopter War Museum
Florida Chapter
South Missouri Chapter BY John B. Wilkinson
TAPS:
Francis D. Bettinger - Forest R. Bjornaas - Gary P. Bortolus - Ernest R. Bowling - Marshall E. Clarke Jr. - Curtis H. Downs III - Frank Freitas - Joe E. Gray - Gary L. Grow - John F. Hagen - Allen L. Junko - Jack Kilcrease - Philip Latimer - Virgil M. Laughlin Jr. - Kenneth R. Messer - William E. Miller Jr. - Thomas Potter - DeLyle Redmond - G. Daniel Reznicek - Michael E. Rigney - Adam E. Runk - James A. Tassie - Joe D. Underwood - Michael E. Wiklanski - Terence M. Winn - Lat G. Adkins - Russell Allison - Gustave E. Bliss - Greydon D. Cruse - Robert S. Falen - Grant C. Fritzche - Larry Gove - Robert D. Henderson - Joseph I. Kirkpatrick - Dean K. Klackner - Charles R. Klinkert - George S. Magnum - Michael F. McGee - Vard L. Miller - Carlton F. Robertson - James P. Simons - Gregory L. Stewart - David G. Summerfeldt - Gerald E. Vorholt
BOOK REVIEWS:
Cherubs 2 BY John Penny
The 600 m.o.l.: Black Helicopter Pilots in Vietnam BY John Penny
U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Damage or Destroyed During the Vietnam War Volume 1 and Volume 2 BY John Penny
Volume: 34
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: November/Decembers 2015
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2841Newsletter611021
[Number of Pages: 36]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion 2010
Reconnect with your own Mini-Reunion or TOC at San Diego
Historic Presentations and War Stories Contest at San Diego Reunion
Getting There and Getting Around
FEATURES:
The VHPA Needs a Few Good Men BY Moon Mullen
Friendship Wall Near Khe Sanh Will Be Dedicated to Fallen Pilots BY Dave Hansen
Greater Love Hath No Man... BY Jay Brown
Seeking Stories and Writers for Chapters on Lam Son 719
Status of the VHPA Calendar Program BY Mike Law
Scholarships Awarded
TAPS:
Arthur L. Morgan - Boyd E. King Jr. - Claude E. Woolard - Dennis E. Freeman - Jim Hardy Clary - John Parry - John Rendell Braddon - Joseph B. Duncan - Joseph L. Klesen - Ralph Barsanti - Rhett Wayne Lewis - Robert F. Merrihew - Robert Kund - Stephen Marc Samburg - Tom McKnight - Robert Howard
LETTERS:
Dear VHPA FROM John Menucci
Gentlemen FROM John Brennan
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Bob Taylor
Gentlemen FROM Dan Fox
Members of the VHPA, Case of Mistaken Identity Dear David FROM John Penny
Aviators FROM Bill Spies
Looking For the family of David Popp FROM Bill Deuchar
Looking For (CW3) Cornelius Daniels FROM Thomas Nadeau
Looking For Vietnam Survival Map FROM Tom Ellis
Seeking Veterans of the Battle of the la Drang Valley FROM Laurie Haller
Looking for the family of Quincy Dent FROM Thomas K. Crider
Looking for photos or information on Peyton Stetson Scales FROM Sheila Giammetta
ATTN: Former Members if the 237th Medical Detachment (Air Ambulance) FROM Phil Marshall
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Alamo chapter BY Mike Maloy
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
Montana chapter BY Todd Brandoff
Virginia chapter
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Fort Rucker chapter BY Roscoe souders
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman
Florida chapter
BOOK REVIEWS:
Missions of Fire and Mercy BY John Penny
One Hell of a Ride BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 02
Item Creation Date: March/April 2010
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Oct 2017 [Updated: 31 Oct 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion 2010
Reconnect with your own Mini-Reunion or TOC at San Diego
Historic Presentations and War Stories Contest at San Diego Reunion
Getting There and Getting Around
FEATURES:
The VHPA Needs a Few Good Men BY Moon Mullen
Friendship Wall Near Khe Sanh Will Be Dedicated to Fallen Pilots BY Dave Hansen
Greater Love Hath No Man... BY Jay Brown
Seeking Stories and Writers for Chapters on Lam Son 719
Status of the VHPA Calendar Program BY Mike Law
Scholarships Awarded
TAPS:
Arthur L. Morgan - Boyd E. King Jr. - Claude E. Woolard - Dennis E. Freeman - Jim Hardy Clary - John Parry - John Rendell Braddon - Joseph B. Duncan - Joseph L. Klesen - Ralph Barsanti - Rhett Wayne Lewis - Robert F. Merrihew - Robert Kund - Stephen Marc Samburg - Tom McKnight - Robert Howard
LETTERS:
Dear VHPA FROM John Menucci
Gentlemen FROM John Brennan
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Bob Taylor
Gentlemen FROM Dan Fox
Members of the VHPA, Case of Mistaken Identity Dear David FROM John Penny
Aviators FROM Bill Spies
Looking For the family of David Popp FROM Bill Deuchar
Looking For (CW3) Cornelius Daniels FROM Thomas Nadeau
Looking For Vietnam Survival Map FROM Tom Ellis
Seeking Veterans of the Battle of the la Drang Valley FROM Laurie Haller
Looking for the family of Quincy Dent FROM Thomas K. Crider
Looking for photos or information on Peyton Stetson Scales FROM Sheila Giammetta
ATTN: Former Members if the 237th Medical Detachment (Air Ambulance) FROM Phil Marshall
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Alamo chapter BY Mike Maloy
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
Montana chapter BY Todd Brandoff
Virginia chapter
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Fort Rucker chapter BY Roscoe souders
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman
Florida chapter
BOOK REVIEWS:
Missions of Fire and Mercy BY John Penny
One Hell of a Ride BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 02
Item Creation Date: March/April 2010
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 26 Oct 2017 [Updated: 31 Oct 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2841Newsletter611025
[Number of Pages: 36]
SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Woody McFarlin
FEATURES:
The very first Bob Hope Christmas Show BY Thomas E. Anderson
Christmas Party for Missionary Kids BY Bo Atkinson
Maybe the Warrant Officer Aviator in Vietnam had a little bit more "flight suit attitude" than his fellow Aviators of the RLO variety
A Christmas Story for our Association BY Dan Rackoff
For us, perhaps it was a little glimpse of Heaven... BY Steve Bookout
In the fall of 1967, I was stationed in Japan when Bob Hope and his entourage stopped off on their way to Vietnam... BY Doug Moore
The Mexican Bandit Gang and Christmas Eve of 1969..... BY Gary E. Earls
VHPA'ers In The News BY Bill Jeczalik
I just received the VHPA's 2009 Christmas in Vietnam Issue and found the Christmas Stories quite interesting. Well, here's another to share with the membership... BY Garry Mallernee
35 Years On, Vietnam Heroes Reunited, Decorated BY Joseph Shapiro, Sandra Bartlett
Home at Last, a Vietnam Veteran is Laid to Rest BY Kirk Kramer
Two More Bob Hope Stories...
Pleasanton's Man of the Year BY Elyssa Thome
Welcome to I Corps New Guy... BY Howard Horton
Baker Hotel to Live Again BY Helen Anders
LETTERS:
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM James Walters
David FROM John Lawyer
To the Editor of the VHPA FROM Ed Ragan
Story - Freedom Bird - pages 4 and 5 of the July/August 2010 issue of the VHPA Aviator FROM James Ward
To the President of the VHPA FROM Charles R. Bowery Jr.
Looking For... VHPA Members who might have known Randy Madigan FROM Suzanne Radigan
Looking For... VHPA Members who might have had, or need, rotator cuff surgery FROM Rob
Looking For pilots who fudged on their flight physicals FROM Bill Siefert
Looking For information on downed Cobra Crew... FROM Pat Dougan
TAPS:
Dale Allen Sorbello - David Elmer Helton - Derryl James Jones - Gregg Gammack - James Rowe Cox - Lloyd Allen Bills - Richard K. (Dick) Jamason - Richard "Dick" Kearley - Steven D. Merino
VHPA ACTIVITIES:
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama chapter BY James White
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
Southern California chapter BY Carl Cortez
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Inside the President's Helicopter BY John Penny
Keeping the Promise BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 06
Item Creation Date: Nov/December 2010
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Oct 2017 [Updated: 06 Nov 2017]
SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Woody McFarlin
FEATURES:
The very first Bob Hope Christmas Show BY Thomas E. Anderson
Christmas Party for Missionary Kids BY Bo Atkinson
Maybe the Warrant Officer Aviator in Vietnam had a little bit more "flight suit attitude" than his fellow Aviators of the RLO variety
A Christmas Story for our Association BY Dan Rackoff
For us, perhaps it was a little glimpse of Heaven... BY Steve Bookout
In the fall of 1967, I was stationed in Japan when Bob Hope and his entourage stopped off on their way to Vietnam... BY Doug Moore
The Mexican Bandit Gang and Christmas Eve of 1969..... BY Gary E. Earls
VHPA'ers In The News BY Bill Jeczalik
I just received the VHPA's 2009 Christmas in Vietnam Issue and found the Christmas Stories quite interesting. Well, here's another to share with the membership... BY Garry Mallernee
35 Years On, Vietnam Heroes Reunited, Decorated BY Joseph Shapiro, Sandra Bartlett
Home at Last, a Vietnam Veteran is Laid to Rest BY Kirk Kramer
Two More Bob Hope Stories...
Pleasanton's Man of the Year BY Elyssa Thome
Welcome to I Corps New Guy... BY Howard Horton
Baker Hotel to Live Again BY Helen Anders
LETTERS:
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM James Walters
David FROM John Lawyer
To the Editor of the VHPA FROM Ed Ragan
Story - Freedom Bird - pages 4 and 5 of the July/August 2010 issue of the VHPA Aviator FROM James Ward
To the President of the VHPA FROM Charles R. Bowery Jr.
Looking For... VHPA Members who might have known Randy Madigan FROM Suzanne Radigan
Looking For... VHPA Members who might have had, or need, rotator cuff surgery FROM Rob
Looking For pilots who fudged on their flight physicals FROM Bill Siefert
Looking For information on downed Cobra Crew... FROM Pat Dougan
TAPS:
Dale Allen Sorbello - David Elmer Helton - Derryl James Jones - Gregg Gammack - James Rowe Cox - Lloyd Allen Bills - Richard K. (Dick) Jamason - Richard "Dick" Kearley - Steven D. Merino
VHPA ACTIVITIES:
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama chapter BY James White
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
Southern California chapter BY Carl Cortez
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Inside the President's Helicopter BY John Penny
Keeping the Promise BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 06
Item Creation Date: Nov/December 2010
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Oct 2017 [Updated: 06 Nov 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611132
[Number of Pages: 32]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Woody McFarlin
REUNION:
Highlights of the VHPA's 27th Annual Reunion in San Diego, 2010
LETTERS:
To Mike Law, 2010 Reunion Chairman and the membership of the VHPA FROM Susan Avery, Lorie Falcone-Kuo
Missing a Mug from the 4th VHPA Reunion on the Queen Mary? FROM Mike Sheuerman
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's Association Convention in San Diego FROM Haywood P. Norman IV
Meet our New Contractors FROM Ray Casey
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM J. James Rooks
Gary, FROM Roy Knippa
Gary- FROM Bob Ford
Gary, FROM George VanRiper
Gary Thanks for a great column FROM John E. Barron
To Gary Roush and the Members of the VHPA FROM Carl Hess
Letter to the Editor: - Old Slides Live Again FROM John Penny
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Larry Liss
The VHPA's Calendar Editor and Photo Historian Mike Law answered FROM Mike Law
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Tracy M. Baker
Man Cave FROM Peter Kacerguis
Veteran Needs Assistance from Fellow Unit Members
Members of the VHPA FROM Pete Laurence
VHPA Member Al Major answers last issue's RFI on Huey 13603 FROM Al Major
Information Sought about (Butch) Sears and (Jeffrey) Coffin... FROM Joe Sepesy
Looking For a high-res version of photo of Plt. B-4 (3rd WOC) ~ Flight Class 69-19 FROM Dave Huff
FEATURES:
175th Outlaws Present Original Painting to Army Aviation Museum
Take My Card? BY David Adams
A Memorial Day 2010 Remembrance BY Donald J. Taylor
Vietnam Vet to Return from Iraq Duty BY Christopher DeHart
Selling on Ebay.... BY Rock Lyons
Join the Twirlybirds BY Steve Sullivan
New HQ Contractor Selected BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarships Now Stands at Four BY Mike Sheuerman
Close Call: Airpower to the Rescue of six aircrew men from H Troop, 10 Cav BY Frank Beall
TAPS:
Alexander Kelley - Brian Weston "Mac" McCully - Hillman Eldridge Bearden - Michael J. Wheeler - Paul "Sam" Willis Bass - Roy Daniel Kettle - Thomas Joseph Goulas - Thomas Precious - Tim Harristhal - Bill Holloman - Thomas Stephen Casagrande - Linda Irvine
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
South Missouri Chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast Chapter BY Andrew Hover
South Carolina Chapter BY Larry Russell
Southern California Chapter BY Tom Crosby
VHPA of Florida Chapter BY Jim Basta
New England Chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama Chapter BY Jim White
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Pat Richardson
North Carolina Chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Georgia Chapter BY Skip Bell
Washington State Chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Bare Feet, Iron Will BY John Penny
The Price of Exit BY John Penny
US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2010
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 29 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Woody McFarlin
REUNION:
Highlights of the VHPA's 27th Annual Reunion in San Diego, 2010
LETTERS:
To Mike Law, 2010 Reunion Chairman and the membership of the VHPA FROM Susan Avery, Lorie Falcone-Kuo
Missing a Mug from the 4th VHPA Reunion on the Queen Mary? FROM Mike Sheuerman
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's Association Convention in San Diego FROM Haywood P. Norman IV
Meet our New Contractors FROM Ray Casey
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM J. James Rooks
Gary, FROM Roy Knippa
Gary- FROM Bob Ford
Gary, FROM George VanRiper
Gary Thanks for a great column FROM John E. Barron
To Gary Roush and the Members of the VHPA FROM Carl Hess
Letter to the Editor: - Old Slides Live Again FROM John Penny
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Larry Liss
The VHPA's Calendar Editor and Photo Historian Mike Law answered FROM Mike Law
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Tracy M. Baker
Man Cave FROM Peter Kacerguis
Veteran Needs Assistance from Fellow Unit Members
Members of the VHPA FROM Pete Laurence
VHPA Member Al Major answers last issue's RFI on Huey 13603 FROM Al Major
Information Sought about (Butch) Sears and (Jeffrey) Coffin... FROM Joe Sepesy
Looking For a high-res version of photo of Plt. B-4 (3rd WOC) ~ Flight Class 69-19 FROM Dave Huff
FEATURES:
175th Outlaws Present Original Painting to Army Aviation Museum
Take My Card? BY David Adams
A Memorial Day 2010 Remembrance BY Donald J. Taylor
Vietnam Vet to Return from Iraq Duty BY Christopher DeHart
Selling on Ebay.... BY Rock Lyons
Join the Twirlybirds BY Steve Sullivan
New HQ Contractor Selected BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarships Now Stands at Four BY Mike Sheuerman
Close Call: Airpower to the Rescue of six aircrew men from H Troop, 10 Cav BY Frank Beall
TAPS:
Alexander Kelley - Brian Weston "Mac" McCully - Hillman Eldridge Bearden - Michael J. Wheeler - Paul "Sam" Willis Bass - Roy Daniel Kettle - Thomas Joseph Goulas - Thomas Precious - Tim Harristhal - Bill Holloman - Thomas Stephen Casagrande - Linda Irvine
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
South Missouri Chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast Chapter BY Andrew Hover
South Carolina Chapter BY Larry Russell
Southern California Chapter BY Tom Crosby
VHPA of Florida Chapter BY Jim Basta
New England Chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama Chapter BY Jim White
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Pat Richardson
North Carolina Chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Georgia Chapter BY Skip Bell
Washington State Chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Bare Feet, Iron Will BY John Penny
The Price of Exit BY John Penny
US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2010
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 29 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611100
[Number of Pages: 32]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
FEATURES:
The Battle of An Loc BY Dan Fox
The 10th Combat Aviation Battalion (Vagabonds) Plans Reunion For All Attached Units in Vietnam BY Gary Stagman
American Huey 369 BY Phil Marshall
In late October of 1969 Camp Bu Prang, a 5th Special Forces A Camp came under siege.....
A Father's Day Story
Bandit 553 3 April, 1969 BY Rich Buzen, Mel Schuck
Memories Beaucoup By Jack Johnstone
Stupid Pet Tricks/Stupid Human Tricks BY Jack Salm
Survival Rounds BY Michael McCormick
On Losing Friends BY William N. Janes, Sr.
First Cav Helicopter Found BY Joseph L. Galloway
Remembering BY Jack Salm
Resurrection of a "Dog" BY Seppo I. Hurme
Dustoff Association Pays Tribute to a Fallen Hero BY Al Michaels
A Really, Really Close Call BY Mike Waugh
Tale of a Combat Extraction BY Joe Hughes, Jack L. Williams
The History of Robert Maxwell's Maxwell System
A Photo Contest for Air Cavalrymen BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
From the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM David Adams, Jack Morrison
I have an unusual request, after a very long time FROM Jim Millirons
Letter to the editor FROM Mike Streeper
Seeking Help from the VHPA Membership FROM Fred Romero
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Jack J. Johnstone
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Greg Smith
Does Anyone Remember Me?
Dear Brothers FROM Robert C. Connor
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Rick Beaver
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Bob Hamilton
TAPS:
Boyd E. King Jr. - Bruce Claude Douglas - Clinton E. Downing - James T. Cheatham - James A. Fuller - Larry R. Salzman - Michael "Pete" Jarina - Neal Gordon Beard - Robert R. Williams - Duncan Wyman Rae
BOOK REVIEWS:
Flying Alligators and Silver Spurs BY John Penny
Scarface 42 BY John Penny
Volume: 27
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: July/August 2009
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
FEATURES:
The Battle of An Loc BY Dan Fox
The 10th Combat Aviation Battalion (Vagabonds) Plans Reunion For All Attached Units in Vietnam BY Gary Stagman
American Huey 369 BY Phil Marshall
In late October of 1969 Camp Bu Prang, a 5th Special Forces A Camp came under siege.....
A Father's Day Story
Bandit 553 3 April, 1969 BY Rich Buzen, Mel Schuck
Memories Beaucoup By Jack Johnstone
Stupid Pet Tricks/Stupid Human Tricks BY Jack Salm
Survival Rounds BY Michael McCormick
On Losing Friends BY William N. Janes, Sr.
First Cav Helicopter Found BY Joseph L. Galloway
Remembering BY Jack Salm
Resurrection of a "Dog" BY Seppo I. Hurme
Dustoff Association Pays Tribute to a Fallen Hero BY Al Michaels
A Really, Really Close Call BY Mike Waugh
Tale of a Combat Extraction BY Joe Hughes, Jack L. Williams
The History of Robert Maxwell's Maxwell System
A Photo Contest for Air Cavalrymen BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
From the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM David Adams, Jack Morrison
I have an unusual request, after a very long time FROM Jim Millirons
Letter to the editor FROM Mike Streeper
Seeking Help from the VHPA Membership FROM Fred Romero
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Jack J. Johnstone
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Greg Smith
Does Anyone Remember Me?
Dear Brothers FROM Robert C. Connor
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Rick Beaver
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Bob Hamilton
TAPS:
Boyd E. King Jr. - Bruce Claude Douglas - Clinton E. Downing - James T. Cheatham - James A. Fuller - Larry R. Salzman - Michael "Pete" Jarina - Neal Gordon Beard - Robert R. Williams - Duncan Wyman Rae
BOOK REVIEWS:
Flying Alligators and Silver Spurs BY John Penny
Scarface 42 BY John Penny
Volume: 27
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: July/August 2009
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Jan 2018 [Updated: 19 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611102
[Number of Pages: 36]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
The Vietnam Center and Archive: Preserving Your History for Future Generations BY Victoria Lovelady
And out of the back came a bunch of Santa's Helper's dressed in short skirts... BY C.J. Unruh
Christmas at Cu Chi - 1966 BY Carl Burns
Vietnam Memorial Garden Opens - Visitor Center Next BY Edward T. "Edd" Luttenberger
"Not such a bad day, 7 December 1972" BY Chris Cole
Christmas Eve in An Loc BY Ron Smith
IFR Approach into Thu Dau Mot BY Doug Moore
The XM-47 Mine Disbursing System BY Robert D. (Bob) Williams
United Airlines Passengers pay respects to returning Vietnam GI BY Kathleen Kreller
Christmas Trick or Treat
Note to VHPA members about AAAA' and the VHPA Scholarship Program BY Jim Fulbrook
The VHPA Scholarship Program Really Works BY Mike Sheuerman
Holiday Season BY Jack Salm
VHPA'ers in the News BY Tom Payne
101st Welcomes Home Vietnam Vets BY Mike Sloniker
LETTERS:
From the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John Parker
We received this letter from the author of the VHPA's Legacy of Valor Museum Website, John Conway FROM John Conway
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Carl Kimmich
David Adams, the Editor of the Aviator answer Carl's letter FROM David Adams
Dear VHPA FROM David J. Fulbrook
Gary Roush FROM Ron Miller
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM David Benge
Several Volumes Past FROM Joe Litton
The VHPA has been notified FROM John Gayle
Dear members of the VHPA FROM Don Hill
The first battle of FB Coral FROM Denny Nevala
Gary FROM John Allen
Looking for information on my old TAC Officer FROM Donn "Mixer" Wilimzik
Looking for information on James Cooper Wright FROM Bob Lyle
Looking for information on a Huey crew shot down on November 18, 1968 FROM Joe Parner
Looking for Jan Franklin Watson FROM Theresa Edge
Looking for Info on info on Vietnam and Korean "found on post" helicopter FROM John M. Harris
Looking for Hawk's Claw crew... FROM Terry Jessup
Members of the VHPA FROM William P. Hurst
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
Washington State chapter BY Dave Eck
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Southern Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
TAPS:
Arthur L. Morgan Jr. - Charles "Charley" J. Borns - Daniel Edward Norman - George W. Putnam - James S. Wylie - James V. Sudduth - Joel B. "J.B." Simmons Jr. - Michael C. Locklear - Norman E. Schrader Jr. - Robert M. Wright - Robert S. Allen - Roger K. Bean - Thomas Gay Couturier - William "Aubrey" Waldrop - David Donald Williamson
BOOK REVIEWS:
Vietnam Mailbag, Voices From the War: 1968-1972 BY John Penny
To the Limit: An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
REUNION:
Greetings From Military Reunion Planners BY Ray Casey, Rebecca Bittle
2010 Reunion in the Marriott San Diego Hotel and Marina
Volume: 27
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: November/December 2009
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Jan 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
The Vietnam Center and Archive: Preserving Your History for Future Generations BY Victoria Lovelady
And out of the back came a bunch of Santa's Helper's dressed in short skirts... BY C.J. Unruh
Christmas at Cu Chi - 1966 BY Carl Burns
Vietnam Memorial Garden Opens - Visitor Center Next BY Edward T. "Edd" Luttenberger
"Not such a bad day, 7 December 1972" BY Chris Cole
Christmas Eve in An Loc BY Ron Smith
IFR Approach into Thu Dau Mot BY Doug Moore
The XM-47 Mine Disbursing System BY Robert D. (Bob) Williams
United Airlines Passengers pay respects to returning Vietnam GI BY Kathleen Kreller
Christmas Trick or Treat
Note to VHPA members about AAAA' and the VHPA Scholarship Program BY Jim Fulbrook
The VHPA Scholarship Program Really Works BY Mike Sheuerman
Holiday Season BY Jack Salm
VHPA'ers in the News BY Tom Payne
101st Welcomes Home Vietnam Vets BY Mike Sloniker
LETTERS:
From the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John Parker
We received this letter from the author of the VHPA's Legacy of Valor Museum Website, John Conway FROM John Conway
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Carl Kimmich
David Adams, the Editor of the Aviator answer Carl's letter FROM David Adams
Dear VHPA FROM David J. Fulbrook
Gary Roush FROM Ron Miller
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM David Benge
Several Volumes Past FROM Joe Litton
The VHPA has been notified FROM John Gayle
Dear members of the VHPA FROM Don Hill
The first battle of FB Coral FROM Denny Nevala
Gary FROM John Allen
Looking for information on my old TAC Officer FROM Donn "Mixer" Wilimzik
Looking for information on James Cooper Wright FROM Bob Lyle
Looking for information on a Huey crew shot down on November 18, 1968 FROM Joe Parner
Looking for Jan Franklin Watson FROM Theresa Edge
Looking for Info on info on Vietnam and Korean "found on post" helicopter FROM John M. Harris
Looking for Hawk's Claw crew... FROM Terry Jessup
Members of the VHPA FROM William P. Hurst
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
Washington State chapter BY Dave Eck
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Southern Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
TAPS:
Arthur L. Morgan Jr. - Charles "Charley" J. Borns - Daniel Edward Norman - George W. Putnam - James S. Wylie - James V. Sudduth - Joel B. "J.B." Simmons Jr. - Michael C. Locklear - Norman E. Schrader Jr. - Robert M. Wright - Robert S. Allen - Roger K. Bean - Thomas Gay Couturier - William "Aubrey" Waldrop - David Donald Williamson
BOOK REVIEWS:
Vietnam Mailbag, Voices From the War: 1968-1972 BY John Penny
To the Limit: An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
REUNION:
Greetings From Military Reunion Planners BY Ray Casey, Rebecca Bittle
2010 Reunion in the Marriott San Diego Hotel and Marina
Volume: 27
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: November/December 2009
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611104
[Number of Pages: 36]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion 2010
Reconnect with your own Mini-Reunion or TOC at San Diego
Historic Presentations and War Stories Contest at San Diego Reunion
Getting There and Getting Around
FEATURES:
The VHPA Needs a Few Good Men BY Moon Mullen
Friendship Wall Near Khe Sanh Will Be Dedicated to Fallen Pilots BY Dave Hansen
Greater Love Hath No Man... BY Jay Brown
Seeking Stories and Writers for Chapters on Lam Son 719
Status of the VHPA Calendar Program BY Mike Law
Scholarships Awarded
TAPS:
Arthur L. Morgan - Boyd E. King Jr. - Claude E. Woolard - Dennis E. Freeman - Jim Hardy Clary - John Parry - John Rendell Braddon - Joseph B. Duncan - Joseph L. Klesen - Ralph Barsanti - Rhett Wayne Lewis - Robert F. Merrihew - Robert Kund - Stephen Marc Samburg - Tom McKnight - Robert Howard
LETTERS:
Dear VHPA FROM John Menucci
Gentlemen FROM John Brennan
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Bob Taylor
Gentlemen FROM Dan Fox
Members of the VHPA, Case of Mistaken Identity Dear David FROM John Penny
Aviators FROM Bill Spies
Looking For the family of David Popp FROM Bill Deuchar
Looking For (CW3) Cornelius Daniels FROM Thomas Nadeau
Looking For Vietnam Survival Map FROM Tom Ellis
Seeking Veterans of the Battle of the la Drang Valley FROM Laurie Haller
Looking for the family of Quincy Dent FROM Thomas K. Crider
Looking for photos or information on Peyton Stetson Scales FROM Sheila Giammetta
ATTN: Former Members if the 237th Medical Detachment (Air Ambulance) FROM Phil Marshall
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Alamo chapter BY Mike Maloy
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
Montana chapter BY Todd Brandoff
Virginia chapter
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Fort Rucker chapter BY Roscoe souders
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman
Florida chapter
BOOK REVIEWS:
Missions of Fire and Mercy BY John Penny
One Hell of a Ride BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2010
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion 2010
Reconnect with your own Mini-Reunion or TOC at San Diego
Historic Presentations and War Stories Contest at San Diego Reunion
Getting There and Getting Around
FEATURES:
The VHPA Needs a Few Good Men BY Moon Mullen
Friendship Wall Near Khe Sanh Will Be Dedicated to Fallen Pilots BY Dave Hansen
Greater Love Hath No Man... BY Jay Brown
Seeking Stories and Writers for Chapters on Lam Son 719
Status of the VHPA Calendar Program BY Mike Law
Scholarships Awarded
TAPS:
Arthur L. Morgan - Boyd E. King Jr. - Claude E. Woolard - Dennis E. Freeman - Jim Hardy Clary - John Parry - John Rendell Braddon - Joseph B. Duncan - Joseph L. Klesen - Ralph Barsanti - Rhett Wayne Lewis - Robert F. Merrihew - Robert Kund - Stephen Marc Samburg - Tom McKnight - Robert Howard
LETTERS:
Dear VHPA FROM John Menucci
Gentlemen FROM John Brennan
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Bob Taylor
Gentlemen FROM Dan Fox
Members of the VHPA, Case of Mistaken Identity Dear David FROM John Penny
Aviators FROM Bill Spies
Looking For the family of David Popp FROM Bill Deuchar
Looking For (CW3) Cornelius Daniels FROM Thomas Nadeau
Looking For Vietnam Survival Map FROM Tom Ellis
Seeking Veterans of the Battle of the la Drang Valley FROM Laurie Haller
Looking for the family of Quincy Dent FROM Thomas K. Crider
Looking for photos or information on Peyton Stetson Scales FROM Sheila Giammetta
ATTN: Former Members if the 237th Medical Detachment (Air Ambulance) FROM Phil Marshall
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Alamo chapter BY Mike Maloy
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
Montana chapter BY Todd Brandoff
Virginia chapter
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Fort Rucker chapter BY Roscoe souders
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman
Florida chapter
BOOK REVIEWS:
Missions of Fire and Mercy BY John Penny
One Hell of a Ride BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2010
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611107
[Number of Pages: 36]
SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Woody McFarlin
FEATURES:
The very first Bob Hope Christmas Show BY Thomas E. Anderson
Christmas Party for Missionary Kids BY Bo Atkinson
Maybe the Warrant Officer Aviator in Vietnam had a little bit more "flight suit attitude" than his fellow Aviators of the RLO variety
A Christmas Story for our Association BY Dan Rackoff
For us, perhaps it was a little glimpse of Heaven... BY Steve Bookout
In the fall of 1967, I was stationed in Japan when Bob Hope and his entourage stopped off on their way to Vietnam... BY Doug Moore
The Mexican Bandit Gang and Christmas Eve of 1969..... BY Gary E. Earls
VHPA'ers In The News BY Bill Jeczalik
I just received the VHPA's 2009 Christmas in Vietnam Issue and found the Christmas Stories quite interesting. Well, here's another to share with the membership... BY Garry Mallernee
35 Years On, Vietnam Heroes Reunited, Decorated BY Joseph Shapiro, Sandra Bartlett
Home at Last, a Vietnam Veteran is Laid to Rest BY Kirk Kramer
Two More Bob Hope Stories...
Pleasanton's Man of the Year BY Elyssa Thome
Welcome to I Corps New Guy... BY Howard Horton
Baker Hotel to Live Again BY Helen Anders
LETTERS:
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM James Walters
David FROM John Lawyer
To the Editor of the VHPA FROM Ed Ragan
Story - Freedom Bird - pages 4 and 5 of the July/August 2010 issue of the VHPA Aviator FROM James Ward
To the President of the VHPA FROM Charles R. Bowery Jr.
Looking For... VHPA Members who might have known Randy Madigan FROM Suzanne Radigan
Looking For... VHPA Members who might have had, or need, rotator cuff surgery FROM Rob
Looking For pilots who fudged on their flight physicals FROM Bill Siefert
Looking For information on downed Cobra Crew... FROM Pat Dougan
TAPS:
Dale Allen Sorbello - David Elmer Helton - Derryl James Jones - Gregg Gammack - James Rowe Cox - Lloyd Allen Bills - Richard K. (Dick) Jamason - Richard "Dick" Kearley - Steven D. Merino
VHPA ACTIVITIES:
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama chapter BY James White
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
Southern California chapter BY Carl Cortez
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Inside the President's Helicopter BY John Penny
Keeping the Promise BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2010
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
SEASON'S GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Woody McFarlin
FEATURES:
The very first Bob Hope Christmas Show BY Thomas E. Anderson
Christmas Party for Missionary Kids BY Bo Atkinson
Maybe the Warrant Officer Aviator in Vietnam had a little bit more "flight suit attitude" than his fellow Aviators of the RLO variety
A Christmas Story for our Association BY Dan Rackoff
For us, perhaps it was a little glimpse of Heaven... BY Steve Bookout
In the fall of 1967, I was stationed in Japan when Bob Hope and his entourage stopped off on their way to Vietnam... BY Doug Moore
The Mexican Bandit Gang and Christmas Eve of 1969..... BY Gary E. Earls
VHPA'ers In The News BY Bill Jeczalik
I just received the VHPA's 2009 Christmas in Vietnam Issue and found the Christmas Stories quite interesting. Well, here's another to share with the membership... BY Garry Mallernee
35 Years On, Vietnam Heroes Reunited, Decorated BY Joseph Shapiro, Sandra Bartlett
Home at Last, a Vietnam Veteran is Laid to Rest BY Kirk Kramer
Two More Bob Hope Stories...
Pleasanton's Man of the Year BY Elyssa Thome
Welcome to I Corps New Guy... BY Howard Horton
Baker Hotel to Live Again BY Helen Anders
LETTERS:
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM James Walters
David FROM John Lawyer
To the Editor of the VHPA FROM Ed Ragan
Story - Freedom Bird - pages 4 and 5 of the July/August 2010 issue of the VHPA Aviator FROM James Ward
To the President of the VHPA FROM Charles R. Bowery Jr.
Looking For... VHPA Members who might have known Randy Madigan FROM Suzanne Radigan
Looking For... VHPA Members who might have had, or need, rotator cuff surgery FROM Rob
Looking For pilots who fudged on their flight physicals FROM Bill Siefert
Looking For information on downed Cobra Crew... FROM Pat Dougan
TAPS:
Dale Allen Sorbello - David Elmer Helton - Derryl James Jones - Gregg Gammack - James Rowe Cox - Lloyd Allen Bills - Richard K. (Dick) Jamason - Richard "Dick" Kearley - Steven D. Merino
VHPA ACTIVITIES:
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama chapter BY James White
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
Southern California chapter BY Carl Cortez
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Inside the President's Helicopter BY John Penny
Keeping the Promise BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2010
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611108
[Number of Pages: 36]
NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Woody McFarlin
FEATURES:
Happy New Year from VHPA Headquaters BY Ray Casey
Is it Your Time to Step Forward?
What to Say to Martha Raye! BY Robert (Bo) Atkinson
Welcome to the VHPA!
You Can Leave The Military, But It Never Really Leaves You BY Ken Burger
Please Gentlemen.... Embellishments must be allowed. Why should the facts mess up a good story? BY Howard Horton
Three Missing IN Action SOG Soldiers Come Home
Lest We Forget
I Return to Vietnam...... BY Jim Robbins
War Story, the First Flight of an Army Q-Model TOW Cobra BY Bob Taylor
Save your photographic legacy now!
The Courts Martial of CW2 Charles Gossett BY Charlie Gossett
REUNION:
The 28th Annual VHPA Reunion
Invite a Fallen Buddy's Family to Breakfast BY Julie Kink
2011 Reunion Tours and Events
LETTERS:
Looking For a Book... FROM Lanny McCormack
Looking For Rescue Crew Members FROM Kenneth S. Peterson
Looking For My Former Aircrew Members FROM Stan Allen
Looking For any VHPA Members who might have served with SP5 Gerald (Jerry) Foley FROM James E. Davis
Looking For Chopper Pilots from during my tour in Vietnam FROM David Hollar
Looking For anyone who might have known WO Kenneth Lance FROM Larry Lance
To the Editor (and Members) of the VHPA FROM Tom Payne
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Edward Taylor
To the Members of the VHPA FROM John Brennan
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Anderson
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Pete Bradley
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Steve Bookout
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM J.James Rooks
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Rick Roll
The Author of last month's story entitled "Christmas Party for Missionary Kids" sent us this follow up message... FROM Bo Atkinson
VHPA Member Rick Williams sent us these photos along with a note: FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
Dirick C. Overhamm - Frederick Dean Sando - John J. Griffiths - Joseph M.F. May - Kenneth Lance - Marvin Duane Spieker - Merl Hawkins - Richard L. Naughton - Norman Cox - Paul E. Protzman - Richard "Dick" Kearley - Wamon Floyd - Michael L. Sipsey
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
South Dakota chapter BY Harold Pardew
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Phil Nuss
Fort Wolters chapter BY Lee Westbrook
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta, Gary Harrell
Southern California chapter BY Carl Cortez
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Virginia chapter BY Ben Gay
BOOK REVIEWS:
Helicopter Gunships: Deadly Combat Weapon Systems BY John Penny
Soldier's Heart: Close-up Today With PTSD in Vietnam Veterans BY John Penny
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2011
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Woody McFarlin
FEATURES:
Happy New Year from VHPA Headquaters BY Ray Casey
Is it Your Time to Step Forward?
What to Say to Martha Raye! BY Robert (Bo) Atkinson
Welcome to the VHPA!
You Can Leave The Military, But It Never Really Leaves You BY Ken Burger
Please Gentlemen.... Embellishments must be allowed. Why should the facts mess up a good story? BY Howard Horton
Three Missing IN Action SOG Soldiers Come Home
Lest We Forget
I Return to Vietnam...... BY Jim Robbins
War Story, the First Flight of an Army Q-Model TOW Cobra BY Bob Taylor
Save your photographic legacy now!
The Courts Martial of CW2 Charles Gossett BY Charlie Gossett
REUNION:
The 28th Annual VHPA Reunion
Invite a Fallen Buddy's Family to Breakfast BY Julie Kink
2011 Reunion Tours and Events
LETTERS:
Looking For a Book... FROM Lanny McCormack
Looking For Rescue Crew Members FROM Kenneth S. Peterson
Looking For My Former Aircrew Members FROM Stan Allen
Looking For any VHPA Members who might have served with SP5 Gerald (Jerry) Foley FROM James E. Davis
Looking For Chopper Pilots from during my tour in Vietnam FROM David Hollar
Looking For anyone who might have known WO Kenneth Lance FROM Larry Lance
To the Editor (and Members) of the VHPA FROM Tom Payne
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Edward Taylor
To the Members of the VHPA FROM John Brennan
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Anderson
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Pete Bradley
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Steve Bookout
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM J.James Rooks
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Rick Roll
The Author of last month's story entitled "Christmas Party for Missionary Kids" sent us this follow up message... FROM Bo Atkinson
VHPA Member Rick Williams sent us these photos along with a note: FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
Dirick C. Overhamm - Frederick Dean Sando - John J. Griffiths - Joseph M.F. May - Kenneth Lance - Marvin Duane Spieker - Merl Hawkins - Richard L. Naughton - Norman Cox - Paul E. Protzman - Richard "Dick" Kearley - Wamon Floyd - Michael L. Sipsey
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
South Dakota chapter BY Harold Pardew
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Phil Nuss
Fort Wolters chapter BY Lee Westbrook
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Ed Fickes
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta, Gary Harrell
Southern California chapter BY Carl Cortez
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Virginia chapter BY Ben Gay
BOOK REVIEWS:
Helicopter Gunships: Deadly Combat Weapon Systems BY John Penny
Soldier's Heart: Close-up Today With PTSD in Vietnam Veterans BY John Penny
Volume: 29
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2011
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611111
[Number of Pages: 32]
THE VHPA WELCOMES OUR NEW PRESIDENT FOR THE 2010-2011 TERM BY Woody McFarlin
REUNION:
Highlights of the VHPA's 27th Annual Reunion in San Diego, 2010 BY Mike Law and David Adams
To Mike Law, 2010 Reunion Chairman and the membership of the VHPA BY Susan Avery, Lorie Falcone-Kuo
Missing a Mug from the 4th VHPA Reunion on the Queen Mary BY Mike Sheuerman
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's Association Convention in San Diego BY Haywood P. Norman IV
Linda Irvine, 19 July 1961-5 July 2010 BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
175th Outlaws present original painting to Army Aviation Museum
Take My Card? BY David Adams
Dear Members of the VHPA BY David Adams
A Memorial Day 2010 Rememberance BY Donald J. Taylor
Vietnam Vet to Return from Iraq Duty BY Christopher DeHart
Selling on Ebay.... BY Rock Lyons
Join the Twirlybirds BY Steve Sullivan
New HQ Contractor Selected BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarships now Stands at Four BY Mike Sheuerman
Close Call: Air Power to the Rescue of six aircrew men from H Troop, 10 Cav. BY Frank Beall
TAPS:
Alexander Kelley - Brian Weston "Mac" McCully - Hillman Eldridge Bearden - Michael J. Wheeler - Paul "Sam" Willis Bass - Roy Daniel Kettle - Thomas Joseph Goulas - Thomas Precious - Tim Harristhal - Bill Holloman - Thomas Stephen Casagrande
LETTERS:
Gary FROM Roy Knippa
Gary FROM Bob Ford
Gary FROM George VanRiper
Gary, Thanks for the great column FROM John E. Barron
To Gary Roush and the members of the VHPA FROM Carl Hess
Old Slides Live Again FROM John Penny
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Larry Liss
The VHPA's Calendar Editor and Photo Historian Mike Law answered FROM Mike Law
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Tracy M. Baker
Veteran Needs Assistance from Fellow Unit Members
Members of the VHPA FROM Pete Laurence
VHPA Member Al Major answers last issue's RFI on Huey 13603 FROM Al Major
Information Sought about (Butch) Sears and (Jeffrey) Coffin
Looking For high-res version of Pit. B-4 (3rd WOC) ~ Flight Class 69-19
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Bare Feet, Iron Will BY John Penny
The Price of Exit BY John Penny
US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2010
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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THE VHPA WELCOMES OUR NEW PRESIDENT FOR THE 2010-2011 TERM BY Woody McFarlin
REUNION:
Highlights of the VHPA's 27th Annual Reunion in San Diego, 2010 BY Mike Law and David Adams
To Mike Law, 2010 Reunion Chairman and the membership of the VHPA BY Susan Avery, Lorie Falcone-Kuo
Missing a Mug from the 4th VHPA Reunion on the Queen Mary BY Mike Sheuerman
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's Association Convention in San Diego BY Haywood P. Norman IV
Linda Irvine, 19 July 1961-5 July 2010 BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
175th Outlaws present original painting to Army Aviation Museum
Take My Card? BY David Adams
Dear Members of the VHPA BY David Adams
A Memorial Day 2010 Rememberance BY Donald J. Taylor
Vietnam Vet to Return from Iraq Duty BY Christopher DeHart
Selling on Ebay.... BY Rock Lyons
Join the Twirlybirds BY Steve Sullivan
New HQ Contractor Selected BY Gary Roush
VHPA Scholarships now Stands at Four BY Mike Sheuerman
Close Call: Air Power to the Rescue of six aircrew men from H Troop, 10 Cav. BY Frank Beall
TAPS:
Alexander Kelley - Brian Weston "Mac" McCully - Hillman Eldridge Bearden - Michael J. Wheeler - Paul "Sam" Willis Bass - Roy Daniel Kettle - Thomas Joseph Goulas - Thomas Precious - Tim Harristhal - Bill Holloman - Thomas Stephen Casagrande
LETTERS:
Gary FROM Roy Knippa
Gary FROM Bob Ford
Gary FROM George VanRiper
Gary, Thanks for the great column FROM John E. Barron
To Gary Roush and the members of the VHPA FROM Carl Hess
Old Slides Live Again FROM John Penny
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Larry Liss
The VHPA's Calendar Editor and Photo Historian Mike Law answered FROM Mike Law
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Tracy M. Baker
Veteran Needs Assistance from Fellow Unit Members
Members of the VHPA FROM Pete Laurence
VHPA Member Al Major answers last issue's RFI on Huey 13603 FROM Al Major
Information Sought about (Butch) Sears and (Jeffrey) Coffin
Looking For high-res version of Pit. B-4 (3rd WOC) ~ Flight Class 69-19
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorenson
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Jim Basta
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Alabama chapter BY Jim White
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Bare Feet, Iron Will BY John Penny
The Price of Exit BY John Penny
US Helicopter Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2010
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610813
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer
LETTERS:
Information deadline FROM Gary Roush
Incoming mail penetrating story FROM Michael Wegner
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
"Why didn't you two fly that piece of s__t - T 295" FROM Mike Sheuerman
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Carl Bell
The pigs of Saigon FROM Ralp Arnesen
HMM - 161 reunion FROM Ron Gatewood
Charles Kettles' Distinguished Service Cross to be upgraded to Medal of Honor
A failure to communicate FROM Bob Stewart
Tom Payne, chairman VHPA Scholarship Program provided the following information FROM James R. and Rae A Oden
Home for a Helicopter FROM Melody Pope
FEATURES:
Hits through the chin bubble BY Tony Spletstoser, Bob Anders, and Charlie Rex
Hitching a ride BY Jack Johnstone
Charlie's .45 BY Jim Dewitt
Battle of Michelin Rubber Plantation Part 1 BY Jim Moody
Night journey BY L.D. Smith
First Aviation Brigade celebrates its fiftieth year BY Tom Kirk
Convoy escort mission to Phnom Penh
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alaska Chapter BY Terrance Vraniak
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter By Dr. Joe Ponds
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Virginia Chapter Upcoming Events
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Anderson
TAPS:
John C. Artley - William R. Burks - John C. Gruver - William M. Hodges - George B. Horan - Owen L. Hoskins - Monte D. Johnson - Harold R. Kolb - William T. Runsford - John L. Middleton - Wayne C. Miller - Herbert W. Nagel - Jimmie D. Ulrich - Leslie L. Valouche - James L. Winters - Thomas E. Albright - Randall M. Beckman - Gary W. Burdick - David B. Burless - Clyde R. Cloar - James R. Culbreth - Edward J. Franklin - Howard E. Funk - James D. Harris - Burnum E. Melton - Marvin L. Palmer - Tommy R. Palmertree - Robert J. Pyeatt - Robert D. McGee - Alan R. Shennum - Edwin L. Shobert - Cecil L. Shrader - Henry W. Steadman - Duane A. Watters - James K. Zook
LOOKING FOR:
Looking for contact information for the widow of Benny C. Parker
Looking for the crew that medevaced me from Dat Do BY Tony Twaitts
Looking for... Army helicopter nose art and names BY John Brennan
Looking for members of the 175 AHC, "Outlaws" involved in March 26, 1967 Easter Sunday Battle BY Jon F. Myhre
Looking for friends/unit members who knew my brother BY John Dexheimer
Looking for BY Paul A Lawrence
Looking for fellow amateur radio operators BY Gene Britt
Looking for anyone who served with my father BY Chad Stevens
BOOK REVIEWS:
The Final Flight of Curious Yellow BY John Penny
"Through the Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam" BY John Penny
Thanks be to God, this "Phantom Raider" Survived BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer
LETTERS:
Information deadline FROM Gary Roush
Incoming mail penetrating story FROM Michael Wegner
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
"Why didn't you two fly that piece of s__t - T 295" FROM Mike Sheuerman
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Carl Bell
The pigs of Saigon FROM Ralp Arnesen
HMM - 161 reunion FROM Ron Gatewood
Charles Kettles' Distinguished Service Cross to be upgraded to Medal of Honor
A failure to communicate FROM Bob Stewart
Tom Payne, chairman VHPA Scholarship Program provided the following information FROM James R. and Rae A Oden
Home for a Helicopter FROM Melody Pope
FEATURES:
Hits through the chin bubble BY Tony Spletstoser, Bob Anders, and Charlie Rex
Hitching a ride BY Jack Johnstone
Charlie's .45 BY Jim Dewitt
Battle of Michelin Rubber Plantation Part 1 BY Jim Moody
Night journey BY L.D. Smith
First Aviation Brigade celebrates its fiftieth year BY Tom Kirk
Convoy escort mission to Phnom Penh
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alaska Chapter BY Terrance Vraniak
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter By Dr. Joe Ponds
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Virginia Chapter Upcoming Events
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Anderson
TAPS:
John C. Artley - William R. Burks - John C. Gruver - William M. Hodges - George B. Horan - Owen L. Hoskins - Monte D. Johnson - Harold R. Kolb - William T. Runsford - John L. Middleton - Wayne C. Miller - Herbert W. Nagel - Jimmie D. Ulrich - Leslie L. Valouche - James L. Winters - Thomas E. Albright - Randall M. Beckman - Gary W. Burdick - David B. Burless - Clyde R. Cloar - James R. Culbreth - Edward J. Franklin - Howard E. Funk - James D. Harris - Burnum E. Melton - Marvin L. Palmer - Tommy R. Palmertree - Robert J. Pyeatt - Robert D. McGee - Alan R. Shennum - Edwin L. Shobert - Cecil L. Shrader - Henry W. Steadman - Duane A. Watters - James K. Zook
LOOKING FOR:
Looking for contact information for the widow of Benny C. Parker
Looking for the crew that medevaced me from Dat Do BY Tony Twaitts
Looking for... Army helicopter nose art and names BY John Brennan
Looking for members of the 175 AHC, "Outlaws" involved in March 26, 1967 Easter Sunday Battle BY Jon F. Myhre
Looking for friends/unit members who knew my brother BY John Dexheimer
Looking for BY Paul A Lawrence
Looking for fellow amateur radio operators BY Gene Britt
Looking for anyone who served with my father BY Chad Stevens
BOOK REVIEWS:
The Final Flight of Curious Yellow BY John Penny
"Through the Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam" BY John Penny
Thanks be to God, this "Phantom Raider" Survived BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610810
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM Clyde Romero
LETTERS:
From the editor FROM Tom Kirk
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
The 2017 VHPA calendar could use your help FROM Mike Law
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Morrissey
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Gary Potter
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Collins
FEATURES:
Hangar crew BY Carl Burns
Huey kit: some assembly required BY Jerry Chapman
Only helicopter of its kind leaves Fort Rucker for restoration BY Chelsi Howman
92nd air refueling wing public affairs BY Nicolo J. Daniello
The unknown helicopter BY Susan Straight
Museum to restore war-scarred copter: Vietnam-era huey past uncovered BY Nikki Wentling
The bell uh-1 huey: a flying symbol; the beloved huey epitomizes the Vietnam War BY Barry Schiff
REUNION:
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Fort Worth Chapter BY Adam Steczko
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
So Cal Chapter BY Sven Akesson
Washington State Chapter BY Bill Lyons
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
Florida Chapter BY Frank Hoover
Michigan Chapter BY Dave James Boomerang
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama Chapter
Old Dominion Chapter
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and our Helicopter War Museum BY Dale House
Upper Midwest Chapter
TAPS:
Clarence David Adams - Charles W. Bagnal - Benjamin J. Bond - Anthony M. Coggeshall - David L. Cox - Francis C. Dancsecs Jr. - Terry W. Davis - David D. Fry - Alden G. Hannum - Rex L. Holloway - James P. Hughes - Vernon T. Judkins - Jerry T. Long - Patrick E. Mahany - Herbert R. Metoyer - John R. Quesenberry - John L. Shanahan - Kenneth M. Sly - George J. Sullivan - Joe W. Tasler - Robert Jay Tessier - Jerry W. Thurman - John M. Whitney - James I. Wyatt Sr. - John J. Barry - Steven R. Bartlett Sr. - David L. Braun - Lloyd Childers - Lester Feutz - John E. Fiser - Dean G. Gillet - Maurice D. Gwinner - William E. Hattaway - James W. Rider - Thomas F. Ryland - William P. Shea - Keith Whittingslow - Jack G. Woodson
BOOK REVIEWS:
Abandoned in Hell BY John Penny
Vietnam War U.S. Army Helicopter Names Volume 2 BY John Penny
The Price They Paid BY Michael Putzel
Volume: 34
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2015
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM Clyde Romero
LETTERS:
From the editor FROM Tom Kirk
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
The 2017 VHPA calendar could use your help FROM Mike Law
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Morrissey
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Gary Potter
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Collins
FEATURES:
Hangar crew BY Carl Burns
Huey kit: some assembly required BY Jerry Chapman
Only helicopter of its kind leaves Fort Rucker for restoration BY Chelsi Howman
92nd air refueling wing public affairs BY Nicolo J. Daniello
The unknown helicopter BY Susan Straight
Museum to restore war-scarred copter: Vietnam-era huey past uncovered BY Nikki Wentling
The bell uh-1 huey: a flying symbol; the beloved huey epitomizes the Vietnam War BY Barry Schiff
REUNION:
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Fort Worth Chapter BY Adam Steczko
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
So Cal Chapter BY Sven Akesson
Washington State Chapter BY Bill Lyons
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
Florida Chapter BY Frank Hoover
Michigan Chapter BY Dave James Boomerang
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama Chapter
Old Dominion Chapter
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and our Helicopter War Museum BY Dale House
Upper Midwest Chapter
TAPS:
Clarence David Adams - Charles W. Bagnal - Benjamin J. Bond - Anthony M. Coggeshall - David L. Cox - Francis C. Dancsecs Jr. - Terry W. Davis - David D. Fry - Alden G. Hannum - Rex L. Holloway - James P. Hughes - Vernon T. Judkins - Jerry T. Long - Patrick E. Mahany - Herbert R. Metoyer - John R. Quesenberry - John L. Shanahan - Kenneth M. Sly - George J. Sullivan - Joe W. Tasler - Robert Jay Tessier - Jerry W. Thurman - John M. Whitney - James I. Wyatt Sr. - John J. Barry - Steven R. Bartlett Sr. - David L. Braun - Lloyd Childers - Lester Feutz - John E. Fiser - Dean G. Gillet - Maurice D. Gwinner - William E. Hattaway - James W. Rider - Thomas F. Ryland - William P. Shea - Keith Whittingslow - Jack G. Woodson
BOOK REVIEWS:
Abandoned in Hell BY John Penny
Vietnam War U.S. Army Helicopter Names Volume 2 BY John Penny
The Price They Paid BY Michael Putzel
Volume: 34
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2015
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2841Newsletter611018
[Number of Pages: 32]
FROM OUR PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
FEATURES:
The Battle of An Loc BY Dan Fox
American Huey 369 BY Phil Marshall
In late October of 1969 Camp Bu Prang, a 5th Special Forces A Camp 236 came under siege...
A Father's Day Story
Bandit 553 3 April 1969 BY Rich Buzen, Mel Schuck
Memories Beaucoup BY Jack Johnstone
Stupid Pet Tricks/Stupid Human Tricks BY Jack Salm
First Cav Helicopter Found BY Joseph L. Galloway
VHPA Members in the news... BY Bob Hamilton
Remembering BY Jack Salm
Resurrection of a "Dog" BY Seppo I. Hurme
Dustoff Association Pays Tribute to a Fallen Hero BY Al Michaels
A Really, Really Close Call BY Mike Waugh
Tale of a Combat Extraction BY Joe Hughes, Jack L. Williams
The History of Robert Maxwell's Maxwell System BY Robert Maxwell
A Photo Contest for Air Cavalrymen BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
From the Editor of the VHPA FROM David Adams
I have an unusual request after a very long time FROM Jim Millirons
Letter to the editor FROM Mike Streeper
Seeking Help from the VHPA Membership FROM Fred Romero
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Jack J. Johnstone
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Greg Smith
Does Anyone Remember Me?
Dear Borthers FROM Robert C. Connor
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Rick Beaver
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
VHPA of Florida BY Jim Basta
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
TAPS:
Boyd E. King Jr. - Bruce Claude Douglas - Clinton E. Downing - James T. Cheatham - James A. Fuller - Larry R. Salzman - Michael "Pete" Jarina - Neal Gordon Beard - Robert R. Williams - Duncan Wyman Rae
BOOK REVIEWS:
Flying Alligators and Silver Spurs BY John Penny
Scarface 42 BY John Penny
Volume: 27
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: July/August 2009
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Oct 2017 [Updated: 30 Oct 2017]
FROM OUR PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
FEATURES:
The Battle of An Loc BY Dan Fox
American Huey 369 BY Phil Marshall
In late October of 1969 Camp Bu Prang, a 5th Special Forces A Camp 236 came under siege...
A Father's Day Story
Bandit 553 3 April 1969 BY Rich Buzen, Mel Schuck
Memories Beaucoup BY Jack Johnstone
Stupid Pet Tricks/Stupid Human Tricks BY Jack Salm
First Cav Helicopter Found BY Joseph L. Galloway
VHPA Members in the news... BY Bob Hamilton
Remembering BY Jack Salm
Resurrection of a "Dog" BY Seppo I. Hurme
Dustoff Association Pays Tribute to a Fallen Hero BY Al Michaels
A Really, Really Close Call BY Mike Waugh
Tale of a Combat Extraction BY Joe Hughes, Jack L. Williams
The History of Robert Maxwell's Maxwell System BY Robert Maxwell
A Photo Contest for Air Cavalrymen BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
From the Editor of the VHPA FROM David Adams
I have an unusual request after a very long time FROM Jim Millirons
Letter to the editor FROM Mike Streeper
Seeking Help from the VHPA Membership FROM Fred Romero
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Jack J. Johnstone
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Greg Smith
Does Anyone Remember Me?
Dear Borthers FROM Robert C. Connor
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Rick Beaver
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
VHPA of Florida BY Jim Basta
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
TAPS:
Boyd E. King Jr. - Bruce Claude Douglas - Clinton E. Downing - James T. Cheatham - James A. Fuller - Larry R. Salzman - Michael "Pete" Jarina - Neal Gordon Beard - Robert R. Williams - Duncan Wyman Rae
BOOK REVIEWS:
Flying Alligators and Silver Spurs BY John Penny
Scarface 42 BY John Penny
Volume: 27
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: July/August 2009
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 25 Oct 2017 [Updated: 30 Oct 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2841Newsletter611013
[Number of Pages: 36]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
The Vietnam Center and Archive: Preserving Your History for Future Generations BY Victoria Lovelady
"Not such a bad day, 7 December 1972" BY Chris Cole
Christmas Eve in An Loc BY Ron
IFR Approach into Thu Dau Mot BY Doug Moore
The XM-47 Mine Disbursing System BY Robert D. (Bob) Williams
United Airlines Passengers pay respect to returning Vietnam GI BY Kathleen Kreller
The VHPA Scholarship Program really works BY Mike Sheuerman
The HUEY Brought Us Home! BY Tom Payne
101st Welcomes Home Vietnam Vets BY Mike Sloniker
LETTERS:
And out of the back came a bunch of Santa's Helper's dressed in short skirts... FROM C.J. Unruh
From the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John Parker
We received the letter from the author of The VHPA's Legacy of Valor Museum Website, Jon Conway FROM John Conway
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator, FROM Carl Kimmich
David Adams, the Editor of the Aviator answer Carl's letter: FROM David Adams
Dear VHPA, FROM Cadet David J. Fulbrook
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator, FROM David Benge
We recieved a follow up from the Author of our earlier "What The Hell" story... FROM Joe Litton
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John Gayle
Dear Members of the VHPA, FROM Don Hill
A note from the Editor FROM Denny Nevala
On September 9th, FROM John Allen
Looking for information on my old TAC Officer FROM Donn "Mixer" Wilimzik
Looking for information on James Cooper Wright FROM Bob Lyle
Looking for information on a Huey crew shot down on November 18, 1968, FROM Joe Parnar
Looking for information on my late father-in-law, Wayne L. White FROM Natalie Zador
Looking for Jan Franklin Watson FROM Theresa Edge
Looking for Info on info on Vietnam and Korean "found on post" helicopter FROM John M. Harris
Looking for a Hawk's Claw crew... FROM Terry Jessup
Note to VHPA members about AAAA' and the VHPA Scholarship Program FROM Jim Fulbrook
Gary Roush recieved this letter through our web site, it reads: FROM SSG William P. Hurst, Gary Roush
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
Washington State chapter BY Dave Eck
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Southern Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
TAPS:
Arthur L. Morgan Jr. - Charles "Charley" J. Borns - Daniel Edward Norman - George W. Putnam - James S. Wylie - James V. Sudduth - Joel B. "J.B." Simmons Jr. - Michael C. Locklear - Commander Norman E. Schrader Jr. - Robert M. Wright - Robert S. Allen - Roger K. Bean - Thomas Gay Couturier - William "Aubrey" Waldrop - David Donald Williamson
BOOK REVIEWS:
Vietnam Mailbag, Voices from the War: 1968-1972 BY John Penny
To the Limite: An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
REUNION:
Greetings From Military Reunion Planners BY Ray Casey, Rebecca Bittle
2010 Reunion in the Marriott San Diego Hotel and Marina
Issue Information: Christmas 2009
Item Creation Date: November/December 2009
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 31 Oct 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
The Vietnam Center and Archive: Preserving Your History for Future Generations BY Victoria Lovelady
"Not such a bad day, 7 December 1972" BY Chris Cole
Christmas Eve in An Loc BY Ron
IFR Approach into Thu Dau Mot BY Doug Moore
The XM-47 Mine Disbursing System BY Robert D. (Bob) Williams
United Airlines Passengers pay respect to returning Vietnam GI BY Kathleen Kreller
The VHPA Scholarship Program really works BY Mike Sheuerman
The HUEY Brought Us Home! BY Tom Payne
101st Welcomes Home Vietnam Vets BY Mike Sloniker
LETTERS:
And out of the back came a bunch of Santa's Helper's dressed in short skirts... FROM C.J. Unruh
From the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John Parker
We received the letter from the author of The VHPA's Legacy of Valor Museum Website, Jon Conway FROM John Conway
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator, FROM Carl Kimmich
David Adams, the Editor of the Aviator answer Carl's letter: FROM David Adams
Dear VHPA, FROM Cadet David J. Fulbrook
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator, FROM David Benge
We recieved a follow up from the Author of our earlier "What The Hell" story... FROM Joe Litton
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John Gayle
Dear Members of the VHPA, FROM Don Hill
A note from the Editor FROM Denny Nevala
On September 9th, FROM John Allen
Looking for information on my old TAC Officer FROM Donn "Mixer" Wilimzik
Looking for information on James Cooper Wright FROM Bob Lyle
Looking for information on a Huey crew shot down on November 18, 1968, FROM Joe Parnar
Looking for information on my late father-in-law, Wayne L. White FROM Natalie Zador
Looking for Jan Franklin Watson FROM Theresa Edge
Looking for Info on info on Vietnam and Korean "found on post" helicopter FROM John M. Harris
Looking for a Hawk's Claw crew... FROM Terry Jessup
Note to VHPA members about AAAA' and the VHPA Scholarship Program FROM Jim Fulbrook
Gary Roush recieved this letter through our web site, it reads: FROM SSG William P. Hurst, Gary Roush
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
Washington State chapter BY Dave Eck
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Southern Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
TAPS:
Arthur L. Morgan Jr. - Charles "Charley" J. Borns - Daniel Edward Norman - George W. Putnam - James S. Wylie - James V. Sudduth - Joel B. "J.B." Simmons Jr. - Michael C. Locklear - Commander Norman E. Schrader Jr. - Robert M. Wright - Robert S. Allen - Roger K. Bean - Thomas Gay Couturier - William "Aubrey" Waldrop - David Donald Williamson
BOOK REVIEWS:
Vietnam Mailbag, Voices from the War: 1968-1972 BY John Penny
To the Limite: An Air Cav Huey Pilot in Vietnam BY John Penny
REUNION:
Greetings From Military Reunion Planners BY Ray Casey, Rebecca Bittle
2010 Reunion in the Marriott San Diego Hotel and Marina
Issue Information: Christmas 2009
Item Creation Date: November/December 2009
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 31 Oct 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611360
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY John Sorenson
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Letters to the Editor FROM Gordon Townsend
Looking for anyone who served with my brother FROM Jeff Thatcher
I am seeking information FROM Keith Turner
D’day US Huey drivers, FROM Bobby Taylor
Looking for medevac crew member(s) FROM Chris Towne
Locating a helicopter pilot FROM Ed Kennedy
Need help with a photo FROM Ed Preston
Looking For: Photos of soldiers from Florida FROM Johnny Byard
FEATURES:
Paint Job BY Don Abrams
The After Action Report BY Mel Pollock
Harrowing Day at LZ Professional BY Darryl James
July 8, 1970 BY Danny C. Cox
VNCA Mission BY Mike Law
Searching old VHPA Newsletters and Aviator Magazines BY Mike Law
Selections from Past Newsletters BY Walter E. Pinkerton Jr.
A Long Journey Completed BY Tom Kirk
Small World BY Mike Sheuerman
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska Chapter BY Timothy Kavanaugh
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter BY Dr. Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Herbert Koenig
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Bob Blair
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum BY Dale House
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Bruce Hunter
Utah Chapter BY Tom Melville
Washington Chapter BY Mel C. Latham
TAPS:
James M. Borland – David A. Boostram – Robert R. Browne – Craig L. Buchman – Stanley D. Cass – Max R. Claiborne – James D. Covey – Andrew J. Cujdik – Matthew D. Dallas – Charles M. Fiedler – Rodney A. Fleck – Robert R. Hinton – Lewis W. Keller Jr. – Jon D. Lawson – William T. Marshall – Gerald E. Masterson – Carl E. Midkiff -Warren M. Morris – William H. Oliver – Forest L. Ramsey II – Walter D. Sabey – Gary L. Salisbury – Richard E. Stanley II – Paul B. Summey II – Ferdinand W. Vandeuesen – Daniel A. Addiss – Robert H. Abplanalp – Robert C. Barthle – Theodore D. Beam – Randy C. Bourgeois – William A. Cheek – Carlisle H. Childress – James E. Daniel Jr. – William T. Deason – Francis V. Doheny – Bruce W. Driscoll – Tommy L. Erby – Robert A. Gilbert – Richard G. Graham – Edward A. Harney – James Harper – Robert A. Hefford – Henry E. Hooke – Ronald J. Johnson – Homer R. Jordan – Norman N. Jordan – Richard D. Ledoux Sr. – William T. McCreary – Robert B. McEachran – Thomas A. McGee Jr. – William J. Mulcahy – William R. Noble – John B. Riederich – Larry K. Rutland – John E. Shaeffer – Albert W. Stokes – Randall D. Storey – Joseph P. Sustarich – David W. Swank
REUNIONS:
Upcoming Reunions
Volume: 37
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Sep 2018 [Updated: 17 May 2019]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY John Sorenson
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Letters to the Editor FROM Gordon Townsend
Looking for anyone who served with my brother FROM Jeff Thatcher
I am seeking information FROM Keith Turner
D’day US Huey drivers, FROM Bobby Taylor
Looking for medevac crew member(s) FROM Chris Towne
Locating a helicopter pilot FROM Ed Kennedy
Need help with a photo FROM Ed Preston
Looking For: Photos of soldiers from Florida FROM Johnny Byard
FEATURES:
Paint Job BY Don Abrams
The After Action Report BY Mel Pollock
Harrowing Day at LZ Professional BY Darryl James
July 8, 1970 BY Danny C. Cox
VNCA Mission BY Mike Law
Searching old VHPA Newsletters and Aviator Magazines BY Mike Law
Selections from Past Newsletters BY Walter E. Pinkerton Jr.
A Long Journey Completed BY Tom Kirk
Small World BY Mike Sheuerman
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska Chapter BY Timothy Kavanaugh
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter BY Dr. Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Herbert Koenig
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Bob Blair
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum BY Dale House
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Bruce Hunter
Utah Chapter BY Tom Melville
Washington Chapter BY Mel C. Latham
TAPS:
James M. Borland – David A. Boostram – Robert R. Browne – Craig L. Buchman – Stanley D. Cass – Max R. Claiborne – James D. Covey – Andrew J. Cujdik – Matthew D. Dallas – Charles M. Fiedler – Rodney A. Fleck – Robert R. Hinton – Lewis W. Keller Jr. – Jon D. Lawson – William T. Marshall – Gerald E. Masterson – Carl E. Midkiff -Warren M. Morris – William H. Oliver – Forest L. Ramsey II – Walter D. Sabey – Gary L. Salisbury – Richard E. Stanley II – Paul B. Summey II – Ferdinand W. Vandeuesen – Daniel A. Addiss – Robert H. Abplanalp – Robert C. Barthle – Theodore D. Beam – Randy C. Bourgeois – William A. Cheek – Carlisle H. Childress – James E. Daniel Jr. – William T. Deason – Francis V. Doheny – Bruce W. Driscoll – Tommy L. Erby – Robert A. Gilbert – Richard G. Graham – Edward A. Harney – James Harper – Robert A. Hefford – Henry E. Hooke – Ronald J. Johnson – Homer R. Jordan – Norman N. Jordan – Richard D. Ledoux Sr. – William T. McCreary – Robert B. McEachran – Thomas A. McGee Jr. – William J. Mulcahy – William R. Noble – John B. Riederich – Larry K. Rutland – John E. Shaeffer – Albert W. Stokes – Randall D. Storey – Joseph P. Sustarich – David W. Swank
REUNIONS:
Upcoming Reunions
Volume: 37
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 05 Sep 2018 [Updated: 17 May 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611205
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
To the VHPA Aviator Magazine FROM Peter Frazier
Dear Tom FROM Walter Gutsche
FEATURES:
Gunship 049 Update 2017
The Tale of Three Tails BY Peter Frazier
Cobra 826 Ride BY Wayne Carlisle
Socks BY John R. Fox
Final Aviation Update
“I Believe That Every Human Mind Feels Pleasure In Doing Good For Another.” BY Don LeMaster
An Update on the VHPA Calendar Project BY Mike Law
LZ Overlook BY Darrell L. Jaggers
NVA Spoils Last Flight in Loach BY Louis J. Rochat III
Our Lucky Day? BY John Hendrickson
REUNION:
Quilter’s Show and Tell
Want To Go Back To Ranger School BY Mike Sheuerman
Reunion Notes BY John Powell
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Arizona Chapter BY Bill Sorenson
VHPAF Chapter BY Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
Oklahoma Chapter BY Jim Mitschke
Old Dominion Chapter Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Andersen
Utah Chapter BY Doug Drury
TAPS:
William H. Bernard – Michael R. Boswell – Norval G. Brown – James W. Carmack II – Randolph B. Clapp – Albert D. Fox – Harry Gawkoski – Leroy E. Guy – Ronald L. Haglund – Herman S. Heath – Bruce N. Kelly – John Kidney – Dewey M. King – Vincent P. Mancusco – Harold E. Marks – Maynard A. Nagelhout – Lloyd L. Parthemer – Marvin F. Pixton III – Leonard J. Rodowick – Alfred E. Santoro III – Louis L. Share – Jon Shiffer – Clinton L. Segraves – Forrest B. Snyder – Darrel V. Stockinger – Robert E. VanSchoick – Randall S. Whitehouse
BOOK REVIEWS:
When We Came Home – How It Changed Our Lives BY Marc Liebman
Live By Chance, Love By Choice, Kill By Profession BY Marc Liebman
Volume: 37
Issue: 02
Item Creation Date: March/April 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Mar 2018 [Updated: 29 May 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
To the VHPA Aviator Magazine FROM Peter Frazier
Dear Tom FROM Walter Gutsche
FEATURES:
Gunship 049 Update 2017
The Tale of Three Tails BY Peter Frazier
Cobra 826 Ride BY Wayne Carlisle
Socks BY John R. Fox
Final Aviation Update
“I Believe That Every Human Mind Feels Pleasure In Doing Good For Another.” BY Don LeMaster
An Update on the VHPA Calendar Project BY Mike Law
LZ Overlook BY Darrell L. Jaggers
NVA Spoils Last Flight in Loach BY Louis J. Rochat III
Our Lucky Day? BY John Hendrickson
REUNION:
Quilter’s Show and Tell
Want To Go Back To Ranger School BY Mike Sheuerman
Reunion Notes BY John Powell
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Arizona Chapter BY Bill Sorenson
VHPAF Chapter BY Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
Oklahoma Chapter BY Jim Mitschke
Old Dominion Chapter Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Andersen
Utah Chapter BY Doug Drury
TAPS:
William H. Bernard – Michael R. Boswell – Norval G. Brown – James W. Carmack II – Randolph B. Clapp – Albert D. Fox – Harry Gawkoski – Leroy E. Guy – Ronald L. Haglund – Herman S. Heath – Bruce N. Kelly – John Kidney – Dewey M. King – Vincent P. Mancusco – Harold E. Marks – Maynard A. Nagelhout – Lloyd L. Parthemer – Marvin F. Pixton III – Leonard J. Rodowick – Alfred E. Santoro III – Louis L. Share – Jon Shiffer – Clinton L. Segraves – Forrest B. Snyder – Darrel V. Stockinger – Robert E. VanSchoick – Randall S. Whitehouse
BOOK REVIEWS:
When We Came Home – How It Changed Our Lives BY Marc Liebman
Live By Chance, Love By Choice, Kill By Profession BY Marc Liebman
Volume: 37
Issue: 02
Item Creation Date: March/April 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Mar 2018 [Updated: 29 May 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611206
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
To the VHPA Aviator Magazine FROM Peter Frazier
Dear Tom FROM Walter Gutsche
FEATURES:
Gunship 049 Update 2017
The Tale of Three Tails BY Peter Frazier
Cobra 826 Ride BY Wayne Carlisle
Socks BY John R. Fox
Final Aviation Update
“I Believe That Every Human Mind Feels Pleasure In Doing Good For Another.” BY Don LeMaster
An Update on the VHPA Calendar Project BY Mike Law
LZ Overlook BY Darrell L. Jaggers
NVA Spoils Last Flight in Loach BY Louis J. Rochat III
Our Lucky Day? BY John Hendrickson
REUNION:
Quilter’s Show and Tell
Want To Go Back To Ranger School BY Mike Sheuerman
Reunion Notes BY John Powell
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Arizona Chapter BY Bill Sorenson
VHPAF Chapter BY Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
Oklahoma Chapter BY Jim Mitschke
Old Dominion Chapter Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Andersen
Utah Chapter BY Doug Drury
TAPS:
William H. Bernard – Michael R. Boswell – Norval G. Brown – James W. Carmack II – Randolph B. Clapp – Albert D. Fox – Harry Gawkoski – Leroy E. Guy – Ronald L. Haglund – Herman S. Heath – Bruce N. Kelly – John Kidney – Dewey M. King – Vincent P. Mancusco – Harold E. Marks – Maynard A. Nagelhout – Lloyd L. Parthemer – Marvin F. Pixton III – Leonard J. Rodowick – Alfred E. Santoro III – Louis L. Share – Jon Shiffer – Clinton L. Segraves – Forrest B. Snyder – Darrel V. Stockinger – Robert E. VanSchoick – Randall S. Whitehouse
BOOK REVIEWS:
When We Came Home – How It Changed Our Lives BY Marc Liebman
Live By Chance, Love By Choice, Kill By Profession BY Marc Liebman
Volume: 37
Issue: 02
Item Creation Date: March/April 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Mar 2018 [Updated: 29 May 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
To the VHPA Aviator Magazine FROM Peter Frazier
Dear Tom FROM Walter Gutsche
FEATURES:
Gunship 049 Update 2017
The Tale of Three Tails BY Peter Frazier
Cobra 826 Ride BY Wayne Carlisle
Socks BY John R. Fox
Final Aviation Update
“I Believe That Every Human Mind Feels Pleasure In Doing Good For Another.” BY Don LeMaster
An Update on the VHPA Calendar Project BY Mike Law
LZ Overlook BY Darrell L. Jaggers
NVA Spoils Last Flight in Loach BY Louis J. Rochat III
Our Lucky Day? BY John Hendrickson
REUNION:
Quilter’s Show and Tell
Want To Go Back To Ranger School BY Mike Sheuerman
Reunion Notes BY John Powell
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Arizona Chapter BY Bill Sorenson
VHPAF Chapter BY Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
Oklahoma Chapter BY Jim Mitschke
Old Dominion Chapter Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Andersen
Utah Chapter BY Doug Drury
TAPS:
William H. Bernard – Michael R. Boswell – Norval G. Brown – James W. Carmack II – Randolph B. Clapp – Albert D. Fox – Harry Gawkoski – Leroy E. Guy – Ronald L. Haglund – Herman S. Heath – Bruce N. Kelly – John Kidney – Dewey M. King – Vincent P. Mancusco – Harold E. Marks – Maynard A. Nagelhout – Lloyd L. Parthemer – Marvin F. Pixton III – Leonard J. Rodowick – Alfred E. Santoro III – Louis L. Share – Jon Shiffer – Clinton L. Segraves – Forrest B. Snyder – Darrel V. Stockinger – Robert E. VanSchoick – Randall S. Whitehouse
BOOK REVIEWS:
When We Came Home – How It Changed Our Lives BY Marc Liebman
Live By Chance, Love By Choice, Kill By Profession BY Marc Liebman
Volume: 37
Issue: 02
Item Creation Date: March/April 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Mar 2018 [Updated: 29 May 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611359
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Tom: FROM Greg Bradley
To the Aviator Editor FROM Powell Sigmon
To both Tom’s the Editors FROM Jim Harvey
The Nov/Dec Issue FROM James Sheridan
The Rest of the Story FROM John Rea
Looking For: The families of Sgt. James E. Bailey or Cpt. Donald Fillers FROM John Islin
Looking For: Anyone with information on the death of James Doyle Eisenhour FROM Mark Eisenhour
Looking For: Robert “Bob” Preston FROM LaMar Bryan
Looking For: Information on April 1967 Battle FROM Adrian Stumph
Looking For: Medevac Pilots FROM George Timmons
Looking For: Razorback 35 FROM Mark D. Raab
Looking For: UH-1 Dual Tachometer FROM George Abernathy
Looking For: Aircrew FROM Greg Ross
FEATURES:
Dudley Do-Right Award Goes to… BY Bob Lanzotti
Combat In Chump Valley BY Donald E. Long
The EMUs Then and Now BY Mike Law
The Mountains Can Kill You BY Darryl James
The Vietnamese Boy BY Clutch (Richard) Hendrie
Can a UH-1 whistle? BY Clyde Romero
How Hornet’s Corner Got Its Name BY James Patterson
GCA: “You are at 75 feet, 6 Inches Left of Center, and Correcting.” BY David M. Hudyma
Black Mariah BY Newt Ronan
Book Review: The Adventures of a Helicopter Pilot BY Marc Liebman
REUNION:
Official Schedule of Events
Gold Star Family Breakfast – You Are Invited! BY Julie Kink
Upcoming Reunions
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Richard Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Bob Hamilton
Old Dominion Chapter
Southern Missouri Chapter BY Ralph McClurg
Upper Midwest Chapter
TAPS:
Hugh V. Berthot – Pierre V. Brunelle – Roger L. Clenney – Mark P. Coletta – Daniel P. Cook – Jay L. Dugger – Ralph P. Elliott – Larry C. Hall – Robert E. Hofstetter – Kevin M. Kelly – Lawrence E. Logsden – Steven L. McKinnon – Richard R. Mitchell – Maynard A. Naglehout – Clinton D. Nelson – Kenneth E. Newcom – Donald E. Newton – Vaughn R. Ross Sr. – Albert H. Roughen – Gerald K. Schoenauer – William T. Slye – Charles E. Whigham – Timothy E. Wilkerson – David J. Allen – William T. Balfour – Howard G. Bredthauer – Donald O. Cilley – Leas D. Dickey – John V. Florian – Ronald B. Gilsdorf – Thomas H. Hauser – Ross F. Hutchison – Michael F. Jaquish – Steven M. Johnson – David B. Menig – Kenneth E. Miller – David N. Moore – Kevin E. Murphy – George Oxenreider – Johnny D. Palmer – Milton E. Paul – Dean T. Peterson – George R. Swilley
Volume: 37
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Sep 2018 [Updated: 17 May 2019]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Tom: FROM Greg Bradley
To the Aviator Editor FROM Powell Sigmon
To both Tom’s the Editors FROM Jim Harvey
The Nov/Dec Issue FROM James Sheridan
The Rest of the Story FROM John Rea
Looking For: The families of Sgt. James E. Bailey or Cpt. Donald Fillers FROM John Islin
Looking For: Anyone with information on the death of James Doyle Eisenhour FROM Mark Eisenhour
Looking For: Robert “Bob” Preston FROM LaMar Bryan
Looking For: Information on April 1967 Battle FROM Adrian Stumph
Looking For: Medevac Pilots FROM George Timmons
Looking For: Razorback 35 FROM Mark D. Raab
Looking For: UH-1 Dual Tachometer FROM George Abernathy
Looking For: Aircrew FROM Greg Ross
FEATURES:
Dudley Do-Right Award Goes to… BY Bob Lanzotti
Combat In Chump Valley BY Donald E. Long
The EMUs Then and Now BY Mike Law
The Mountains Can Kill You BY Darryl James
The Vietnamese Boy BY Clutch (Richard) Hendrie
Can a UH-1 whistle? BY Clyde Romero
How Hornet’s Corner Got Its Name BY James Patterson
GCA: “You are at 75 feet, 6 Inches Left of Center, and Correcting.” BY David M. Hudyma
Black Mariah BY Newt Ronan
Book Review: The Adventures of a Helicopter Pilot BY Marc Liebman
REUNION:
Official Schedule of Events
Gold Star Family Breakfast – You Are Invited! BY Julie Kink
Upcoming Reunions
VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Richard Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Bob Hamilton
Old Dominion Chapter
Southern Missouri Chapter BY Ralph McClurg
Upper Midwest Chapter
TAPS:
Hugh V. Berthot – Pierre V. Brunelle – Roger L. Clenney – Mark P. Coletta – Daniel P. Cook – Jay L. Dugger – Ralph P. Elliott – Larry C. Hall – Robert E. Hofstetter – Kevin M. Kelly – Lawrence E. Logsden – Steven L. McKinnon – Richard R. Mitchell – Maynard A. Naglehout – Clinton D. Nelson – Kenneth E. Newcom – Donald E. Newton – Vaughn R. Ross Sr. – Albert H. Roughen – Gerald K. Schoenauer – William T. Slye – Charles E. Whigham – Timothy E. Wilkerson – David J. Allen – William T. Balfour – Howard G. Bredthauer – Donald O. Cilley – Leas D. Dickey – John V. Florian – Ronald B. Gilsdorf – Thomas H. Hauser – Ross F. Hutchison – Michael F. Jaquish – Steven M. Johnson – David B. Menig – Kenneth E. Miller – David N. Moore – Kevin E. Murphy – George Oxenreider – Johnny D. Palmer – Milton E. Paul – Dean T. Peterson – George R. Swilley
Volume: 37
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Sep 2018 [Updated: 17 May 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611585
[Number of Pages: 48]
LETTERS:
In three parts FROM President Art Jacobs
To the Mayor, City Council, and Citizens of Baldwin City, Kansas FROM Every VHPA member and the Executive Council
A Final Note for my Term FROM John Sorensen, Past President
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers, VHPA Office Manager
VHPA Membership Update FROM Mike Sheuerman, Membership Chairman
Good afternoon Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association FROM Joe E. Arnold
Greetings VHPA FROM Barry Pencek
To The Editor of the Aviator FROM Adalbert E. Toepel
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Dennis DeWine
I replied with following FROM Dennis DeWine
To whoever receives this FROM Chris Williamson
Dear members FROM Gary Roush
To the Editor FROM Ed Moore
Message from: James A Karasch Navy seaman USS Denver
To the Editor of the Aviator
Dear Editor FROM Christopher Williams
Letter to the editor FROM Dick Tejano
Letter to the editor FROM Harley Goff
Letter to the editor FROM Mike Sheuerman
Letter to the editor FROM Tom Morrisey
Letter to the editor FROM John Matyeko
FEATURES:
The Day W01 Guy Alan Reed Saved My Life BY Gary Moline
VHPA Scholarship Update and Request
July 14, 1972 Mission BY Roger Nelson and Mike Williams
Anzac Dat at Fort Rucker BY Tom Kirk
Impressions and Recollections from Serving with the EMUs BY Thomas Kirk
Welcome to the VHPA!
Reunion:
VHPA Reunion ~ 2019
Quilters Show and Tell
Gold Star Families Welcomed at Reunion BY Julie Kink
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
American Huey Chapter BY Robert Fureigh
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Harrison Jones
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Barbara Seago
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Dave Larson
Utah Chapter BY Thomas Melville
Washington Chapter BY Dave Swanson
TAPS:
Amick, Carl L. Jr. - Beardall, Willis H. - Cox, Jeffrey L. - Cronin, James F. - Crow Richard R. - Douglas, Robert B. - Eldridge, Edward G. - Hollanshead, Robert J. - Jenkins, John J. - Jones, Floyd M. - Latimer, Richard L. - Offutt, Robert L. - Potvin, Robert F. - Ritchey, Jerald L. - Rockwell, Jerry - Segura, Robert G. - Stiver, Donald L. - Study, Donald G. - Welch, Russel L. - Williams, William F. - Wilt, Cecil H.
Volume: 38
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Aug 2019 [Updated: 20 Aug 2019]
LETTERS:
In three parts FROM President Art Jacobs
To the Mayor, City Council, and Citizens of Baldwin City, Kansas FROM Every VHPA member and the Executive Council
A Final Note for my Term FROM John Sorensen, Past President
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers, VHPA Office Manager
VHPA Membership Update FROM Mike Sheuerman, Membership Chairman
Good afternoon Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association FROM Joe E. Arnold
Greetings VHPA FROM Barry Pencek
To The Editor of the Aviator FROM Adalbert E. Toepel
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Dennis DeWine
I replied with following FROM Dennis DeWine
To whoever receives this FROM Chris Williamson
Dear members FROM Gary Roush
To the Editor FROM Ed Moore
Message from: James A Karasch Navy seaman USS Denver
To the Editor of the Aviator
Dear Editor FROM Christopher Williams
Letter to the editor FROM Dick Tejano
Letter to the editor FROM Harley Goff
Letter to the editor FROM Mike Sheuerman
Letter to the editor FROM Tom Morrisey
Letter to the editor FROM John Matyeko
FEATURES:
The Day W01 Guy Alan Reed Saved My Life BY Gary Moline
VHPA Scholarship Update and Request
July 14, 1972 Mission BY Roger Nelson and Mike Williams
Anzac Dat at Fort Rucker BY Tom Kirk
Impressions and Recollections from Serving with the EMUs BY Thomas Kirk
Welcome to the VHPA!
Reunion:
VHPA Reunion ~ 2019
Quilters Show and Tell
Gold Star Families Welcomed at Reunion BY Julie Kink
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
American Huey Chapter BY Robert Fureigh
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Harrison Jones
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Barbara Seago
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Dave Larson
Utah Chapter BY Thomas Melville
Washington Chapter BY Dave Swanson
TAPS:
Amick, Carl L. Jr. - Beardall, Willis H. - Cox, Jeffrey L. - Cronin, James F. - Crow Richard R. - Douglas, Robert B. - Eldridge, Edward G. - Hollanshead, Robert J. - Jenkins, John J. - Jones, Floyd M. - Latimer, Richard L. - Offutt, Robert L. - Potvin, Robert F. - Ritchey, Jerald L. - Rockwell, Jerry - Segura, Robert G. - Stiver, Donald L. - Study, Donald G. - Welch, Russel L. - Williams, William F. - Wilt, Cecil H.
Volume: 38
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Aug 2019 [Updated: 20 Aug 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611586
[Number of Pages: 48]
LETTERS:
In three parts FROM President Art Jacobs
To the Mayor, City Council, and Citizens of Baldwin City, Kansas FROM Every VHPA member and the Executive Council
A Final Note for my Term FROM John Sorensen, Past President
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers, VHPA Office Manager
VHPA Membership Update FROM Mike Sheuerman, Membership Chairman
Good afternoon Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association FROM Joe E. Arnold
Greetings VHPA FROM Barry Pencek
To The Editor of the Aviator FROM Adalbert E. Toepel
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Dennis DeWine
I replied with following FROM Dennis DeWine
To whoever receives this FROM Chris Williamson
Dear members FROM Gary Roush
To the Editor FROM Ed Moore
Message from: James A Karasch Navy seaman USS Denver
To the Editor of the Aviator
Dear Editor FROM Christopher Williams
Letter to the editor FROM Dick Tejano
Letter to the editor FROM Harley Goff
Letter to the editor FROM Mike Sheuerman
Letter to the editor FROM Tom Morrisey
Letter to the editor FROM John Matyeko
FEATURES:
The Day W01 Guy Alan Reed Saved My Life BY Gary Moline
VHPA Scholarship Update and Request
July 14, 1972 Mission BY Roger Nelson and Mike Williams
Anzac Dat at Fort Rucker BY Tom Kirk
Impressions and Recollections from Serving with the EMUs BY Thomas Kirk
Welcome to the VHPA!
Reunion:
VHPA Reunion ~ 2019
Quilters Show and Tell
Gold Star Families Welcomed at Reunion BY Julie Kink
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
American Huey Chapter BY Robert Fureigh
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Harrison Jones
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Barbara Seago
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Dave Larson
Utah Chapter BY Thomas Melville
Washington Chapter BY Dave Swanson
TAPS:
Amick, Carl L. Jr. - Beardall, Willis H. - Cox, Jeffrey L. - Cronin, James F. - Crow Richard R. - Douglas, Robert B. - Eldridge, Edward G. - Hollanshead, Robert J. - Jenkins, John J. - Jones, Floyd M. - Latimer, Richard L. - Offutt, Robert L. - Potvin, Robert F. - Ritchey, Jerald L. - Rockwell, Jerry - Segura, Robert G. - Stiver, Donald L. - Study, Donald G. - Welch, Russel L. - Williams, William F. - Wilt, Cecil H.
Volume: 38
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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LETTERS:
In three parts FROM President Art Jacobs
To the Mayor, City Council, and Citizens of Baldwin City, Kansas FROM Every VHPA member and the Executive Council
A Final Note for my Term FROM John Sorensen, Past President
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers, VHPA Office Manager
VHPA Membership Update FROM Mike Sheuerman, Membership Chairman
Good afternoon Vietnam Helicopter Pilot Association FROM Joe E. Arnold
Greetings VHPA FROM Barry Pencek
To The Editor of the Aviator FROM Adalbert E. Toepel
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Dennis DeWine
I replied with following FROM Dennis DeWine
To whoever receives this FROM Chris Williamson
Dear members FROM Gary Roush
To the Editor FROM Ed Moore
Message from: James A Karasch Navy seaman USS Denver
To the Editor of the Aviator
Dear Editor FROM Christopher Williams
Letter to the editor FROM Dick Tejano
Letter to the editor FROM Harley Goff
Letter to the editor FROM Mike Sheuerman
Letter to the editor FROM Tom Morrisey
Letter to the editor FROM John Matyeko
FEATURES:
The Day W01 Guy Alan Reed Saved My Life BY Gary Moline
VHPA Scholarship Update and Request
July 14, 1972 Mission BY Roger Nelson and Mike Williams
Anzac Dat at Fort Rucker BY Tom Kirk
Impressions and Recollections from Serving with the EMUs BY Thomas Kirk
Welcome to the VHPA!
Reunion:
VHPA Reunion ~ 2019
Quilters Show and Tell
Gold Star Families Welcomed at Reunion BY Julie Kink
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
American Huey Chapter BY Robert Fureigh
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Harrison Jones
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter BY Barbara Seago
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Dave Larson
Utah Chapter BY Thomas Melville
Washington Chapter BY Dave Swanson
TAPS:
Amick, Carl L. Jr. - Beardall, Willis H. - Cox, Jeffrey L. - Cronin, James F. - Crow Richard R. - Douglas, Robert B. - Eldridge, Edward G. - Hollanshead, Robert J. - Jenkins, John J. - Jones, Floyd M. - Latimer, Richard L. - Offutt, Robert L. - Potvin, Robert F. - Ritchey, Jerald L. - Rockwell, Jerry - Segura, Robert G. - Stiver, Donald L. - Study, Donald G. - Welch, Russel L. - Williams, William F. - Wilt, Cecil H.
Volume: 38
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Aug 2019 [Updated: 15 Nov 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611587
[Number of Pages: 48]
LETTERS:
From the President of the VHPA FROM John Sorensen
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Looking for anyone who knew or served with the late 1LT John Kinsley Putnam FROM Jeff Holden
Looking for information on aircraft that had name painted on the fuselage FROM John Brennan
Looking for the UH-1 pilots who flew into an ambush between Dak To and Ben Het on June 7, 1969, carrying a Colonel from 299th Engineers and me from 1/92 Artillery FROM Rich Golaszewski
Looking for our rescuers FROM Irv "Bugs" Moran
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Tom Morrisey
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Daniel Stephenson
FEATURES:
Remebering Tet
Your Courage Remains The Stuff of Legends
XM 4/77 Slammer BY Larry A. Bond
Flying the JATO-Assist Cobra BY Randy Larsen
Inviation from Combat Helicopter Pilots Association (CHPA)
Quilters' Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
Selections from Past Newsletters BY Louis J. Rochat III
2019 South Carolina Hall of Fame Recipient: Wesley Frank Walker
The Hoist Mission from Hell
Warning Light BY Charles Carrillo
Green Pastures beside the Still Waters BY Colin Cahoon
Welcome to the VHPA!
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
California South Chapter BY James Davidson
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter BY Chuck Stoudt
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
South Missouri Chapter BY Ken Sherfey
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Dave Larson
Washington Chapter BY Dave Swanson
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Mini Reunion, During the VHPA Reunion Eyes of the 3rd Brigade Thunder Aviation Platoon, HHC. 3rd BDE 101st Airborne Divistion BY Phil Spence
Author's Mini-Reunion BY Tom Morrissey
TAPS:
Amis, Thomas W. - Bagby, Frederick R. - Bell, William D. - Cooksey, James K. - Gillingham, Richard I. - Harris, Jerry M. - Hill, James E. - Jung Joseph S. - Keough, William J. - Livingston, Larry D. - Martin, Donald L. - Nagy, Alex F. - Parkhill, Patrick E. - Richter, David P. - Wilson, Jerru T.
Volume: 38
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Aug 2019 [Updated: 20 Aug 2019]
LETTERS:
From the President of the VHPA FROM John Sorensen
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Looking for anyone who knew or served with the late 1LT John Kinsley Putnam FROM Jeff Holden
Looking for information on aircraft that had name painted on the fuselage FROM John Brennan
Looking for the UH-1 pilots who flew into an ambush between Dak To and Ben Het on June 7, 1969, carrying a Colonel from 299th Engineers and me from 1/92 Artillery FROM Rich Golaszewski
Looking for our rescuers FROM Irv "Bugs" Moran
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Tom Morrisey
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Daniel Stephenson
FEATURES:
Remebering Tet
Your Courage Remains The Stuff of Legends
XM 4/77 Slammer BY Larry A. Bond
Flying the JATO-Assist Cobra BY Randy Larsen
Inviation from Combat Helicopter Pilots Association (CHPA)
Quilters' Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
Selections from Past Newsletters BY Louis J. Rochat III
2019 South Carolina Hall of Fame Recipient: Wesley Frank Walker
The Hoist Mission from Hell
Warning Light BY Charles Carrillo
Green Pastures beside the Still Waters BY Colin Cahoon
Welcome to the VHPA!
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
California South Chapter BY James Davidson
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter BY Chuck Stoudt
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
South Missouri Chapter BY Ken Sherfey
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Dave Larson
Washington Chapter BY Dave Swanson
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Mini Reunion, During the VHPA Reunion Eyes of the 3rd Brigade Thunder Aviation Platoon, HHC. 3rd BDE 101st Airborne Divistion BY Phil Spence
Author's Mini-Reunion BY Tom Morrissey
TAPS:
Amis, Thomas W. - Bagby, Frederick R. - Bell, William D. - Cooksey, James K. - Gillingham, Richard I. - Harris, Jerry M. - Hill, James E. - Jung Joseph S. - Keough, William J. - Livingston, Larry D. - Martin, Donald L. - Nagy, Alex F. - Parkhill, Patrick E. - Richter, David P. - Wilson, Jerru T.
Volume: 38
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Aug 2019 [Updated: 20 Aug 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611588
[Number of Pages: 48]
LETTERS:
From the President of the VHPA FROM John Sorensen
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Looking for anyone who knew or served with the late 1LT John Kinsley Putnam FROM Jeff Holden
Looking for information on aircraft that had name painted on the fuselage FROM John Brennan
Looking for the UH-1 pilots who flew into an ambush between Dak To and Ben Het on June 7, 1969, carrying a Colonel from 299th Engineers and me from 1/92 Artillery FROM Rich Golaszewski
Looking for our rescuers FROM Irv "Bugs" Moran
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Tom Morrisey
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Daniel Stephenson
FEATURES:
Remebering Tet
Your Courage Remains The Stuff of Legends
XM 4/77 Slammer BY Larry A. Bond
Flying the JATO-Assist Cobra BY Randy Larsen
Inviation from Combat Helicopter Pilots Association (CHPA)
Quilters' Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
Selections from Past Newsletters BY Louis J. Rochat III
2019 South Carolina Hall of Fame Recipient: Wesley Frank Walker
The Hoist Mission from Hell
Warning Light BY Charles Carrillo
Green Pastures beside the Still Waters BY Colin Cahoon
Welcome to the VHPA!
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
California South Chapter BY James Davidson
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter BY Chuck Stoudt
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
South Missouri Chapter BY Ken Sherfey
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Dave Larson
Washington Chapter BY Dave Swanson
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Mini Reunion, During the VHPA Reunion Eyes of the 3rd Brigade Thunder Aviation Platoon, HHC. 3rd BDE 101st Airborne Divistion BY Phil Spence
Author's Mini-Reunion BY Tom Morrissey
TAPS:
Amis, Thomas W. - Bagby, Frederick R. - Bell, William D. - Cooksey, James K. - Gillingham, Richard I. - Harris, Jerry M. - Hill, James E. - Jung Joseph S. - Keough, William J. - Livingston, Larry D. - Martin, Donald L. - Nagy, Alex F. - Parkhill, Patrick E. - Richter, David P. - Wilson, Jerru T.
Volume: 38
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Aug 2019 [Updated: 30 Sep 2019]
LETTERS:
From the President of the VHPA FROM John Sorensen
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Looking for anyone who knew or served with the late 1LT John Kinsley Putnam FROM Jeff Holden
Looking for information on aircraft that had name painted on the fuselage FROM John Brennan
Looking for the UH-1 pilots who flew into an ambush between Dak To and Ben Het on June 7, 1969, carrying a Colonel from 299th Engineers and me from 1/92 Artillery FROM Rich Golaszewski
Looking for our rescuers FROM Irv "Bugs" Moran
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Tom Morrisey
To the Editor of the Aviator FROM Daniel Stephenson
FEATURES:
Remebering Tet
Your Courage Remains The Stuff of Legends
XM 4/77 Slammer BY Larry A. Bond
Flying the JATO-Assist Cobra BY Randy Larsen
Inviation from Combat Helicopter Pilots Association (CHPA)
Quilters' Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
Selections from Past Newsletters BY Louis J. Rochat III
2019 South Carolina Hall of Fame Recipient: Wesley Frank Walker
The Hoist Mission from Hell
Warning Light BY Charles Carrillo
Green Pastures beside the Still Waters BY Colin Cahoon
Welcome to the VHPA!
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
California South Chapter BY James Davidson
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter BY Chuck Stoudt
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
South Missouri Chapter BY Ken Sherfey
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Dave Larson
Washington Chapter BY Dave Swanson
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Mini Reunion, During the VHPA Reunion Eyes of the 3rd Brigade Thunder Aviation Platoon, HHC. 3rd BDE 101st Airborne Divistion BY Phil Spence
Author's Mini-Reunion BY Tom Morrissey
TAPS:
Amis, Thomas W. - Bagby, Frederick R. - Bell, William D. - Cooksey, James K. - Gillingham, Richard I. - Harris, Jerry M. - Hill, James E. - Jung Joseph S. - Keough, William J. - Livingston, Larry D. - Martin, Donald L. - Nagy, Alex F. - Parkhill, Patrick E. - Richter, David P. - Wilson, Jerru T.
Volume: 38
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Aug 2019 [Updated: 30 Sep 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611901
[Number of Pages: 48]
VHPA Officers, Members of the Executive Council 2019-2020
National Committee
E-mail items to The Aviator at: Aviator@vhpa.org
Upcoming Reunions
The VHPA 37th Annual Reunion in Denver is Canceled
Scholarship Applicant Reviewers Needed
Book Review
In This Issue
Presidents Corner
A Date with an Old Girl Friend
Christmas Drop
Chapter Activities
Ambush
Letters to the Editor
Taps
Book Reviews
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ!
From the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Board of Directors
From the Managing Editor
To the Editor FROM Art Jacobs
Gentlemen, FROM Mike Scheuerman
To The Editor, William F. (Bill) Allen
FEATURES:
A Date With An Old Girl Friend UH1B 13972 BY Fred McCarthy
Let's Talk Pocket Patches BY Mike Law
Mission draws chopper into Laos BY Harry R. Rat Nevling DAT
Pilot Rewarded with Laos Mission BY Harry R. Rat Nevling DAT
Christmas Drop ~ What a Trip Home BY Phil Manuel
Chapter 7. Ambush (Check Ride) BY Tom McGurn
A Long Time Coming
Jan Howard at The Grand Old Opry
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
Arizona Chapter
California North Chapter
Central New York Chapter
Florida Chapter
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter
Hawaii Chapter
Louisiana Gulf Coast Chapter
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter
North Caroline Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter
Oklahoma Chapter
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain Chapter
South Dakota Chapter
South Missouri Chapter
Southern California Chapter
Upper Midwest Chapter
Utah Chapter
Washington State Chapter
TAPS:
Futch, Frank W. - Gimbert, Richard D. - Hill, James T. - Hood, Charles H. - Nichols, Loren W. - Parker, Ellis D. - Perkins, Richard R. - Phillips, Reed R. - Rodgers, Donald T. - Steele, Larry L. - Top John J. - Tucker, Max E. - Zuccaro, Matthew S. Bartlerr, Frederick R. Sr. - Carson, Roger M. - Dowler Gary K. - Jones, John C. - Lukshin, Nikolai A. - Pitman, Charles H. - Stancil Charles M. - Uptagrafft, Thomas E. - Wescott, Gary R.
Volume: 39
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2020
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Aug 2020 [Updated: 30 Sep 2020]
VHPA Officers, Members of the Executive Council 2019-2020
National Committee
E-mail items to The Aviator at: Aviator@vhpa.org
Upcoming Reunions
The VHPA 37th Annual Reunion in Denver is Canceled
Scholarship Applicant Reviewers Needed
Book Review
In This Issue
Presidents Corner
A Date with an Old Girl Friend
Christmas Drop
Chapter Activities
Ambush
Letters to the Editor
Taps
Book Reviews
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ!
From the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Board of Directors
From the Managing Editor
To the Editor FROM Art Jacobs
Gentlemen, FROM Mike Scheuerman
To The Editor, William F. (Bill) Allen
FEATURES:
A Date With An Old Girl Friend UH1B 13972 BY Fred McCarthy
Let's Talk Pocket Patches BY Mike Law
Mission draws chopper into Laos BY Harry R. Rat Nevling DAT
Pilot Rewarded with Laos Mission BY Harry R. Rat Nevling DAT
Christmas Drop ~ What a Trip Home BY Phil Manuel
Chapter 7. Ambush (Check Ride) BY Tom McGurn
A Long Time Coming
Jan Howard at The Grand Old Opry
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
Arizona Chapter
California North Chapter
Central New York Chapter
Florida Chapter
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter
Hawaii Chapter
Louisiana Gulf Coast Chapter
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter
North Caroline Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter
Oklahoma Chapter
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain Chapter
South Dakota Chapter
South Missouri Chapter
Southern California Chapter
Upper Midwest Chapter
Utah Chapter
Washington State Chapter
TAPS:
Futch, Frank W. - Gimbert, Richard D. - Hill, James T. - Hood, Charles H. - Nichols, Loren W. - Parker, Ellis D. - Perkins, Richard R. - Phillips, Reed R. - Rodgers, Donald T. - Steele, Larry L. - Top John J. - Tucker, Max E. - Zuccaro, Matthew S. Bartlerr, Frederick R. Sr. - Carson, Roger M. - Dowler Gary K. - Jones, John C. - Lukshin, Nikolai A. - Pitman, Charles H. - Stancil Charles M. - Uptagrafft, Thomas E. - Wescott, Gary R.
Volume: 39
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2020
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 10 Aug 2020 [Updated: 30 Sep 2020]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611902
[Number of Pages: 48]
VHPA Officers, Members of the Executive Council 2019-2020
National Committee
E-mail items to The Aviator at: Aviator@vhpa.org
Upcoming Reunions
The VHPA 37th Annual Reunion in Denver is Canceled
Scholarship Applicant Reviewers Needed
Book Review
In This Issue
Presidents Corner
A Date with an Old Girl Friend
Christmas Drop
Chapter Activities
Ambush
Letters to the Editor
Taps
Book Reviews
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ!
From the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Board of Directors
From the Managing Editor
To the Editor FROM Art Jacobs
Gentlemen, FROM Mike Scheuerman
To The Editor, William F. (Bill) Allen
FEATURES:
A Date With An Old Girl Friend UH1B 13972 BY Fred McCarthy
Let's Talk Pocket Patches BY Mike Law
Mission draws chopper into Laos BY Harry R. Rat Nevling DAT
Pilot Rewarded with Laos Mission BY Harry R. Rat Nevling DAT
Christmas Drop ~ What a Trip Home BY Phil Manuel
Chapter 7. Ambush (Check Ride) BY Tom McGurn
A Long Time Coming
Jan Howard at The Grand Old Opry
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
Arizona Chapter
California North Chapter
Central New York Chapter
Florida Chapter
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter
Hawaii Chapter
Louisiana Gulf Coast Chapter
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter
North Caroline Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter
Oklahoma Chapter
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain Chapter
South Dakota Chapter
South Missouri Chapter
Southern California Chapter
Upper Midwest Chapter
Utah Chapter
Washington State Chapter
TAPS:
Futch, Frank W. - Gimbert, Richard D. - Hill, James T. - Hood, Charles H. - Nichols, Loren W. - Parker, Ellis D. - Perkins, Richard R. - Phillips, Reed R. - Rodgers, Donald T. - Steele, Larry L. - Top John J. - Tucker, Max E. - Zuccaro, Matthew S. Bartlerr, Frederick R. Sr. - Carson, Roger M. - Dowler Gary K. - Jones, John C. - Lukshin, Nikolai A. - Pitman, Charles H. - Stancil Charles M. - Uptagrafft, Thomas E. - Wescott, Gary R.
Volume: 39
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2020
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Aug 2020 [Updated: 30 Sep 2020]
VHPA Officers, Members of the Executive Council 2019-2020
National Committee
E-mail items to The Aviator at: Aviator@vhpa.org
Upcoming Reunions
The VHPA 37th Annual Reunion in Denver is Canceled
Scholarship Applicant Reviewers Needed
Book Review
In This Issue
Presidents Corner
A Date with an Old Girl Friend
Christmas Drop
Chapter Activities
Ambush
Letters to the Editor
Taps
Book Reviews
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ!
From the Vietnam Helicopter Crew Members Association Board of Directors
From the Managing Editor
To the Editor FROM Art Jacobs
Gentlemen, FROM Mike Scheuerman
To The Editor, William F. (Bill) Allen
FEATURES:
A Date With An Old Girl Friend UH1B 13972 BY Fred McCarthy
Let's Talk Pocket Patches BY Mike Law
Mission draws chopper into Laos BY Harry R. Rat Nevling DAT
Pilot Rewarded with Laos Mission BY Harry R. Rat Nevling DAT
Christmas Drop ~ What a Trip Home BY Phil Manuel
Chapter 7. Ambush (Check Ride) BY Tom McGurn
A Long Time Coming
Jan Howard at The Grand Old Opry
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
Arizona Chapter
California North Chapter
Central New York Chapter
Florida Chapter
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter
Hawaii Chapter
Louisiana Gulf Coast Chapter
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter
North Caroline Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter
Oklahoma Chapter
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain Chapter
South Dakota Chapter
South Missouri Chapter
Southern California Chapter
Upper Midwest Chapter
Utah Chapter
Washington State Chapter
TAPS:
Futch, Frank W. - Gimbert, Richard D. - Hill, James T. - Hood, Charles H. - Nichols, Loren W. - Parker, Ellis D. - Perkins, Richard R. - Phillips, Reed R. - Rodgers, Donald T. - Steele, Larry L. - Top John J. - Tucker, Max E. - Zuccaro, Matthew S. Bartlerr, Frederick R. Sr. - Carson, Roger M. - Dowler Gary K. - Jones, John C. - Lukshin, Nikolai A. - Pitman, Charles H. - Stancil Charles M. - Uptagrafft, Thomas E. - Wescott, Gary R.
Volume: 39
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2020
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 11 Aug 2020 [Updated: 30 Sep 2020]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611907
Part R
[Number of Pages: 48]
VHPA Officers, Members of the Executive Council 2019-2021
National Committee
Aviator Privacy Statement
President's Corner
Letters:
From the Staff at HQ!
Hello FROM Hayden
Looking for Classmates
Looking for my Dad's helicopter pilot FROM George M Tronsrue III
Features:
VHPA New HQ Digs
An Update on The Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive at Texas Tech BY Mike Law
Mcnamara's Folly BY Doug Moore
Crash! Crash! BY Paul M. Sailer
Prarier Fire. FOB 2 Hatchett Team BY Mark Keeney
The Sound of Silence
My First Mission BY Doug Gandy
THE EMU (Experimental Military Unit) Aircrew BY Terry Brooks
Selections FROM Past Newsletters
Combat Helicopter Pilots Association
Crocodile BY Ed Burns
A POW Story BY Doug Madigan
Close Camaraderie of the Third Kind
Jerry Daly's Last Flight on His Second Tour
VHPA 2020 Scholarship Awards
In This Issue:
President's Corner 3
Mcnamara's Folly 8
Crash! Crash! 10
Prarier Fire 13
Crocodile 22
A Pow Story 24
Chapter Activities 31
Taps 39
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alama Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
Arizona Chapter
California North Chapter
Central New York Chapter
Florida Chapter
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter
Hawaii Chapter
Louisiana Gulf Coast Chapter
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter
North Carolina Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter
Oklahoma Chapter
Old Dominion Chapter
Rocky Mountain Chapter
South Dakota Chapter
South Missouri Chapter
South Carolina Chapter
Southern California Chapter
Upper Midwest Chapter
Utah Chapter
Washingston State Chapter
Taps:
Andree, Robert G. Sir. - Baca, Thomas D. - Barthel, Charles W. - Brown, Kenneth D. - Boggs, Joseph C. - Caldwell, Paul C., Cox, Marvin B. - Davis, Perry J. - Dillon, William P. - Garman, Brian E. - Gruetmacher, Friderich L. - Grushetsky, Philip J. - Herzig, Lawrence H. - Howlett. Byron P. - Jackson, Ralph R. - Knight, James L. - Leister, Richard W. - Loeffler, John - Loos, Richard E. - Marsh, Leroy B. - Mason, James W. - Mazurak, Peter A. - McGovern, Joseph D. - McMaster, Arthur T. - Miller, Mervin W. - Moore, John T. - Opheim, Glen I. - Ozmon, Nat P. - Moore, Thomas C. - Patterson, Jimmy G. - Paulson, Philip T. - Rains, Thomas D. - Rennacker, Gregg A. - Seidel, Al W. - Shearer, Vance - Simmons, Douglas J. - Springer, Dennis F. Stansell, Harold D. - Tickner, Arthur J. - Treat, Donald E. - Wall, Larry W. - Wallace, Leroy G. - Weathersby, Robert E. - Wilder, James D. - Wisecup, James O. - Wisener, Lar Rue D. -
Volume: 39
Issue: 06
Item Creation Date: November/December 2020
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Jan 2021 [Updated: 11 Feb 2021]
VHPA Officers, Members of the Executive Council 2019-2021
National Committee
Aviator Privacy Statement
President's Corner
Letters:
From the Staff at HQ!
Hello FROM Hayden
Looking for Classmates
Looking for my Dad's helicopter pilot FROM George M Tronsrue III
Features:
VHPA New HQ Digs
An Update on The Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive at Texas Tech BY Mike Law
Mcnamara's Folly BY Doug Moore
Crash! Crash! BY Paul M. Sailer
Prarier Fire. FOB 2 Hatchett Team BY Mark Keeney
The Sound of Silence
My First Mission BY Doug Gandy
THE EMU (Experimental Military Unit) Aircrew BY Terry Brooks
Selections FROM Past Newsletters
Combat Helicopter Pilots Association
Crocodile BY Ed Burns
A POW Story BY Doug Madigan
Close Camaraderie of the Third Kind
Jerry Daly's Last Flight on His Second Tour
VHPA 2020 Scholarship Awards
In This Issue:
President's Corner 3
Mcnamara's Folly 8
Crash! Crash! 10
Prarier Fire 13
Crocodile 22
A Pow Story 24
Chapter Activities 31
Taps 39
VHPA Chapter Activities:
Alama Chapter
Alaska Chapter
American Huey Chapter
Arizona Chapter
California North Chapter
Central New York Chapter
Florida Chapter
Fort Wolters Chapter
Georgia Chapter
Hawaii Chapter
Louisiana Gulf Coast Chapter
Michigan Chapter
North Alabama Chapter
North Carolina Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter
Oklahoma Chapter
Old Dominion Chapter
Rocky Mountain Chapter
South Dakota Chapter
South Missouri Chapter
South Carolina Chapter
Southern California Chapter
Upper Midwest Chapter
Utah Chapter
Washingston State Chapter
Taps:
Andree, Robert G. Sir. - Baca, Thomas D. - Barthel, Charles W. - Brown, Kenneth D. - Boggs, Joseph C. - Caldwell, Paul C., Cox, Marvin B. - Davis, Perry J. - Dillon, William P. - Garman, Brian E. - Gruetmacher, Friderich L. - Grushetsky, Philip J. - Herzig, Lawrence H. - Howlett. Byron P. - Jackson, Ralph R. - Knight, James L. - Leister, Richard W. - Loeffler, John - Loos, Richard E. - Marsh, Leroy B. - Mason, James W. - Mazurak, Peter A. - McGovern, Joseph D. - McMaster, Arthur T. - Miller, Mervin W. - Moore, John T. - Opheim, Glen I. - Ozmon, Nat P. - Moore, Thomas C. - Patterson, Jimmy G. - Paulson, Philip T. - Rains, Thomas D. - Rennacker, Gregg A. - Seidel, Al W. - Shearer, Vance - Simmons, Douglas J. - Springer, Dennis F. Stansell, Harold D. - Tickner, Arthur J. - Treat, Donald E. - Wall, Larry W. - Wallace, Leroy G. - Weathersby, Robert E. - Wilder, James D. - Wisecup, James O. - Wisener, Lar Rue D. -
Volume: 39
Issue: 06
Item Creation Date: November/December 2020
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 21 Jan 2021 [Updated: 11 Feb 2021]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611637
[Number of Pages: 48]
Volume: 38
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Sep 2019 [Updated: 30 Sep 2019]
Volume: 38
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Sep 2019 [Updated: 30 Sep 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611638
[Number of Pages: 48]
Volume: 38
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Sep 2019 [Updated: 30 Sep 2019]
Volume: 38
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Sep 2019 [Updated: 30 Sep 2019]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611642
[Number of Pages: 48]
Volume: 38
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 15 Nov 2019 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
Volume: 38
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 15 Nov 2019 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611644
[Number of Pages: 48]
Volume: 38
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Nov 2019 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
Volume: 38
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2019
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 18 Nov 2019 [Updated: 31 Jan 2020]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611008
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
Final approval complete! FROM Bob Hesselbein
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Tree Commemorative Monument FROM John Shafer
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Notice from the VHPA Executive Council FROM John Shafer
Membership renewal email blasts FROM Mike Sheuerman, Sherry Rodgers
Hi from Perth, Australia! FROM Katie Bell
To:president@vhpa.org FROM Jim Grant, Peggy Grant
Sirs, FROM Raymond Knox
FEATURES:
How your Scolarship Foundation works BY Tom Konitzer
An Update on the The Vietnam Center and Archive (VNCA) at Texas Tech University: The VNCA helps "Get 'er Done" BY Mike Law
The 281st Assault Helicopter Company BY Jow Bilitzke
"The Day Colin Powell Should Have Listened to Shark 4" BY J.C.Pennington
Quilter's Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain chapter
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
California north chapter BY Dave Anderson
Michigan chapter BY Mark Benjamin
North Carolina chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama chapter BY Ralph Weber
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Robert Blair
Southern California chapter
South Missouri chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest chapter BY Bert Leach, Jim Bankston
Washington State chapter BY Jerry Mellick
TAPS:
Ronald D. Alexander - John M. Blair - John F. Boemerman - Charles O. Davis - Robert L. Davis - William A. Eastman - Richard T. Fortenberry - Joseph E. Gorecki - Gene I. Hollingsworth - Jerry F. Irwin - Hilliard F. Kelly - Michael R. Maloy - Robert J. McCabe - Thomas M. McCrary - Harold F. Miller - Robert J. Merritt - Donald E. Moore - Richard Ozgowicz - Ronald C. Perry - Albert G. Rampone - James D. Robbins - Earl C. Smith - Perry F. Starkey Jr. - Bob D. Steele - James A. Thompson - Thomas H. Trombley - Charles A Vehlow - Jerry T. Wagner - Donald F. Zeller - Timothy R. Zink
BOOK REVIEWS:
Pachyderm and the Rat BY John Penny
The Eyes of the Pilot Oh! what they've seen, Stories of everyday life in Viet Nam BY John Penny
The Mighty Jungle BY John Penny
REUNION:
The VHPA's Fourth of July visit to the American Huey Museum BY Mike Law
A Summary on the 34th Reunion in Indy BY Mike Law
Gold Star Family Breakfast celebrates the lives of those we lost BY Julie Kink
Volume: 36
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2017
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Oct 2017 [Updated: 25 Oct 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
Final approval complete! FROM Bob Hesselbein
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Tree Commemorative Monument FROM John Shafer
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Notice from the VHPA Executive Council FROM John Shafer
Membership renewal email blasts FROM Mike Sheuerman, Sherry Rodgers
Hi from Perth, Australia! FROM Katie Bell
To:president@vhpa.org FROM Jim Grant, Peggy Grant
Sirs, FROM Raymond Knox
FEATURES:
How your Scolarship Foundation works BY Tom Konitzer
An Update on the The Vietnam Center and Archive (VNCA) at Texas Tech University: The VNCA helps "Get 'er Done" BY Mike Law
The 281st Assault Helicopter Company BY Jow Bilitzke
"The Day Colin Powell Should Have Listened to Shark 4" BY J.C.Pennington
Quilter's Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain chapter
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
California north chapter BY Dave Anderson
Michigan chapter BY Mark Benjamin
North Carolina chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama chapter BY Ralph Weber
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Robert Blair
Southern California chapter
South Missouri chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest chapter BY Bert Leach, Jim Bankston
Washington State chapter BY Jerry Mellick
TAPS:
Ronald D. Alexander - John M. Blair - John F. Boemerman - Charles O. Davis - Robert L. Davis - William A. Eastman - Richard T. Fortenberry - Joseph E. Gorecki - Gene I. Hollingsworth - Jerry F. Irwin - Hilliard F. Kelly - Michael R. Maloy - Robert J. McCabe - Thomas M. McCrary - Harold F. Miller - Robert J. Merritt - Donald E. Moore - Richard Ozgowicz - Ronald C. Perry - Albert G. Rampone - James D. Robbins - Earl C. Smith - Perry F. Starkey Jr. - Bob D. Steele - James A. Thompson - Thomas H. Trombley - Charles A Vehlow - Jerry T. Wagner - Donald F. Zeller - Timothy R. Zink
BOOK REVIEWS:
Pachyderm and the Rat BY John Penny
The Eyes of the Pilot Oh! what they've seen, Stories of everyday life in Viet Nam BY John Penny
The Mighty Jungle BY John Penny
REUNION:
The VHPA's Fourth of July visit to the American Huey Museum BY Mike Law
A Summary on the 34th Reunion in Indy BY Mike Law
Gold Star Family Breakfast celebrates the lives of those we lost BY Julie Kink
Volume: 36
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2017
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Oct 2017 [Updated: 25 Oct 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611010
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
Final approval complete! FROM Bob Hesselbein
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Tree Commemorative Monument FROM John Shafer
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Notice from the VHPA Executive Council FROM John Shafer
Membership renewal email blasts FROM Mike Sheuerman, Sherry Rodgers
Hi from Perth, Australia! FROM Katie Bell
To:president@vhpa.org FROM Jim Grant, Peggy Grant
Sirs, FROM Raymond Knox
FEATURES:
How your Scolarship Foundation works BY Tom Konitzer
An Update on the The Vietnam Center and Archive (VNCA) at Texas Tech University: The VNCA helps "Get 'er Done" BY Mike Law
The 281st Assault Helicopter Company BY Jow Bilitzke
"The Day Colin Powell Should Have Listened to Shark 4" BY J.C.Pennington
Quilter's Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain chapter
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
California north chapter BY Dave Anderson
Michigan chapter BY Mark Benjamin
North Carolina chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama chapter BY Ralph Weber
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Robert Blair
Southern California chapter
South Missouri chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest chapter BY Bert Leach, Jim Bankston
Washington State chapter BY Jerry Mellick
TAPS:
Ronald D. Alexander - John M. Blair - John F. Boemerman - Charles O. Davis - Robert L. Davis - William A. Eastman - Richard T. Fortenberry - Joseph E. Gorecki - Gene I. Hollingsworth - Jerry F. Irwin - Hilliard F. Kelly - Michael R. Maloy - Robert J. McCabe - Thomas M. McCrary - Harold F. Miller - Robert J. Merritt - Donald E. Moore - Richard Ozgowicz - Ronald C. Perry - Albert G. Rampone - James D. Robbins - Earl C. Smith - Perry F. Starkey Jr. - Bob D. Steele - James A. Thompson - Thomas H. Trombley - Charles A Vehlow - Jerry T. Wagner - Donald F. Zeller - Timothy R. Zink
BOOK REVIEWS:
Pachyderm and the Rat BY John Penny
The Eyes of the Pilot Oh! what they've seen, Stories of everyday life in Viet Nam BY John Penny
The Mighty Jungle BY John Penny
REUNION:
The VHPA's Fourth of July visit to the American Huey Museum BY Mike Law
A Summary on the 34th Reunion in Indy BY Mike Law
Gold Star Family Breakfast celebrates the lives of those we lost BY Julie Kink
Volume: 36
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2017
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Oct 2017 [Updated: 25 Oct 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
Final approval complete! FROM Bob Hesselbein
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Tree Commemorative Monument FROM John Shafer
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
Notice from the VHPA Executive Council FROM John Shafer
Membership renewal email blasts FROM Mike Sheuerman, Sherry Rodgers
Hi from Perth, Australia! FROM Katie Bell
To:president@vhpa.org FROM Jim Grant, Peggy Grant
Sirs, FROM Raymond Knox
FEATURES:
How your Scolarship Foundation works BY Tom Konitzer
An Update on the The Vietnam Center and Archive (VNCA) at Texas Tech University: The VNCA helps "Get 'er Done" BY Mike Law
The 281st Assault Helicopter Company BY Jow Bilitzke
"The Day Colin Powell Should Have Listened to Shark 4" BY J.C.Pennington
Quilter's Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain chapter
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
California north chapter BY Dave Anderson
Michigan chapter BY Mark Benjamin
North Carolina chapter BY Ed Hughes
North Alabama chapter BY Ralph Weber
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Robert Blair
Southern California chapter
South Missouri chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest chapter BY Bert Leach, Jim Bankston
Washington State chapter BY Jerry Mellick
TAPS:
Ronald D. Alexander - John M. Blair - John F. Boemerman - Charles O. Davis - Robert L. Davis - William A. Eastman - Richard T. Fortenberry - Joseph E. Gorecki - Gene I. Hollingsworth - Jerry F. Irwin - Hilliard F. Kelly - Michael R. Maloy - Robert J. McCabe - Thomas M. McCrary - Harold F. Miller - Robert J. Merritt - Donald E. Moore - Richard Ozgowicz - Ronald C. Perry - Albert G. Rampone - James D. Robbins - Earl C. Smith - Perry F. Starkey Jr. - Bob D. Steele - James A. Thompson - Thomas H. Trombley - Charles A Vehlow - Jerry T. Wagner - Donald F. Zeller - Timothy R. Zink
BOOK REVIEWS:
Pachyderm and the Rat BY John Penny
The Eyes of the Pilot Oh! what they've seen, Stories of everyday life in Viet Nam BY John Penny
The Mighty Jungle BY John Penny
REUNION:
The VHPA's Fourth of July visit to the American Huey Museum BY Mike Law
A Summary on the 34th Reunion in Indy BY Mike Law
Gold Star Family Breakfast celebrates the lives of those we lost BY Julie Kink
Volume: 36
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2017
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 20 Oct 2017 [Updated: 25 Oct 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2841Newsletter611014
[Number of Pages: 36]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
From Tom Payne FROM Tom Payne
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Paul Thompson
Dear David FROM Glenn (Hoffman)
From James Scott FROM James "Scotty" Scott
Dear David FROM Bob Karstenson
Dear VHPA Editor FROM Don Long
Dear Fellow Vietnam Aviators FROM C. Soto
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Sgt Jeff Jones
Dear Sir FROM Greg Gooden
The VHPA recieved this email FROM John Brennan
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Wayne Mutza
Members of the VHPA FROM John W. Boyce
FEATURES:
VHPA Executive Council (EC) Elections - Want to get involved? BY Jim Fulbrook
Membership Costs Versus Dues BY Gary Roush
Details about the VHPA Directory BY Mike Law
Announcing a free, trial VHPA Membership BY Mike Law
Story Recollections of MG Hamlet
All the News that's Fit to Print
Uh-1H 69-15217 - Extreme Makeover 2008 BY Mark S. Hansen
Preventing the Loss of your Airman Certificate Privileges BY Angelo Spelios
Promises Made... Promises Kept BY Rodger McAlister
Tales of The Blue Max A.R.A. (Arial Rocket Artilery) in Vietnam BY John Doug Foster
REUNION:
VHPA Reunion 2009
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
VHPA of Florida chapter BY D.L. Welch
Fort Wolters chapter BY Virgil Laughlin
Fort Rucker chapter BY John A. Crowley
Alabama chapter BY LaRue Weisner
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Ohio River LZ chapter BY John Flannagan
Washington State chapter BY Paul Fleming
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
TAPS:
Charles K. Miller - Lieutenant General Harry William Osborn Kinnard - Archie Lee Ahl - Bill (MAC) McGowan - Ed Sweeney - Frederick T. Zandri - George W. Fryer - James Alshire - James T. Newman - James W. "Bugs" Moran - Jonathan Peery Lee - Rex M. Medcalf - Kenneth A. Pokorski - Raymond L. Moore Jr. - Robert Francis (Sauce) Worcester - Verlin Borton - William Frederick O'Neal
Volume: 27
Issue: 01
Item Creation Date: 2009
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 31 Oct 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
From Tom Payne FROM Tom Payne
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Paul Thompson
Dear David FROM Glenn (Hoffman)
From James Scott FROM James "Scotty" Scott
Dear David FROM Bob Karstenson
Dear VHPA Editor FROM Don Long
Dear Fellow Vietnam Aviators FROM C. Soto
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Sgt Jeff Jones
Dear Sir FROM Greg Gooden
The VHPA recieved this email FROM John Brennan
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Wayne Mutza
Members of the VHPA FROM John W. Boyce
FEATURES:
VHPA Executive Council (EC) Elections - Want to get involved? BY Jim Fulbrook
Membership Costs Versus Dues BY Gary Roush
Details about the VHPA Directory BY Mike Law
Announcing a free, trial VHPA Membership BY Mike Law
Story Recollections of MG Hamlet
All the News that's Fit to Print
Uh-1H 69-15217 - Extreme Makeover 2008 BY Mark S. Hansen
Preventing the Loss of your Airman Certificate Privileges BY Angelo Spelios
Promises Made... Promises Kept BY Rodger McAlister
Tales of The Blue Max A.R.A. (Arial Rocket Artilery) in Vietnam BY John Doug Foster
REUNION:
VHPA Reunion 2009
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
VHPA of Florida chapter BY D.L. Welch
Fort Wolters chapter BY Virgil Laughlin
Fort Rucker chapter BY John A. Crowley
Alabama chapter BY LaRue Weisner
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Ohio River LZ chapter BY John Flannagan
Washington State chapter BY Paul Fleming
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
TAPS:
Charles K. Miller - Lieutenant General Harry William Osborn Kinnard - Archie Lee Ahl - Bill (MAC) McGowan - Ed Sweeney - Frederick T. Zandri - George W. Fryer - James Alshire - James T. Newman - James W. "Bugs" Moran - Jonathan Peery Lee - Rex M. Medcalf - Kenneth A. Pokorski - Raymond L. Moore Jr. - Robert Francis (Sauce) Worcester - Verlin Borton - William Frederick O'Neal
Volume: 27
Issue: 01
Item Creation Date: 2009
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Oct 2017 [Updated: 31 Oct 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2841Newsletter611024
[Number of Pages: 32]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Old Vietnam Aviators Reunite in Iraq
Freedom Bird BY Lawrence E. Pence
Let's xall this "the Tales of Hookers and Lookers" BY Tom Murphy
There wasn't a billboard that said "Welcome to Laos" BY Phil Marshall
Buying on Ebay.... BY Judge Lyons
27 May 1967 - A Day in the Life of a "Blue" from B Troop, 1st/9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division BY Barry McAlpine
Ceremony Commemorates the Life of CMH awardee Jon Swanson BY Jack Shields
The Passing of a Torch BY Tom Davis
Useful Internet Links for All Veterans BY David Adams
2010 VHPA Member Directory Information Deadline and Ordering Update BY Gary Roush
The Improvised Secret Weapon BY Stephen Cover
REUNION:
Vietnam Heroes Welcomed Back to Fort Rucker
History of 2010 Reunion Logo Poster BY Mike Sloniker
TAPS:
Albert Neil Allen - Burtis G. Parcels - Carlos E. Quintero - Edwin Lamar Richter Sr. - George R. Miller - Hal Larry Scott - Jack Roger Audiss - James M. Leslie - Jesse Franklin "Frank" Archer Jr. - John R. Morton - Louis James Rochat III - Michael J. Wheeler - Michael Todd Koone - Richard Morgan Musick - Robert Ramsey Vickrey - Ronald W. Williams - William E. (Bill) Austin - William A. Pruzan - Patrick "Pat" John O'Grady
LETTERS:
VHPA AVIATOR , Issue 28-01 (Jan/Feb 2010), story entitled: "We Return to the Battle of An Loc" FROM Steve L. Yuhas
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Dave Gray
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Phil Marshall
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Douglas Nelms
Looking For - two of your finest WO's who saved my butt on 11 February 1971 FROM Jim Young
To the members of the VHPA FROM Jaymi Freeman
Members of VHPA FROM Tom Morrissey
Searching For James Ross Bandy WO1 FROM Joe Sepesy
Looking For "Medivac Pilots That Saved My Life" FROM Brian Anderson
Looking for an old friend FROM Greg Smith
Looking for a Vietnam helicopter Pilot with Canadian Citizenship FROM Karan
Looking For Bootstrap Student at University of Omaha in 1965 or 1966 FROM Greg Smith
Looking For information on Huey Tail Number 64-13603 FROM Dale Jacobe
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
Montana chapter BY Todd Brandoff
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Gary Hurelle
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Gary Harrell
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Dustoff: No Compromise, No Rationalization, No Hesitation, Fly the Mission! BY John Penny
Fragments From Vietnam BY John Penny
Empty Tubes and Back Seat Memories BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2010
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Oct 2017 [Updated: 30 Oct 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Old Vietnam Aviators Reunite in Iraq
Freedom Bird BY Lawrence E. Pence
Let's xall this "the Tales of Hookers and Lookers" BY Tom Murphy
There wasn't a billboard that said "Welcome to Laos" BY Phil Marshall
Buying on Ebay.... BY Judge Lyons
27 May 1967 - A Day in the Life of a "Blue" from B Troop, 1st/9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division BY Barry McAlpine
Ceremony Commemorates the Life of CMH awardee Jon Swanson BY Jack Shields
The Passing of a Torch BY Tom Davis
Useful Internet Links for All Veterans BY David Adams
2010 VHPA Member Directory Information Deadline and Ordering Update BY Gary Roush
The Improvised Secret Weapon BY Stephen Cover
REUNION:
Vietnam Heroes Welcomed Back to Fort Rucker
History of 2010 Reunion Logo Poster BY Mike Sloniker
TAPS:
Albert Neil Allen - Burtis G. Parcels - Carlos E. Quintero - Edwin Lamar Richter Sr. - George R. Miller - Hal Larry Scott - Jack Roger Audiss - James M. Leslie - Jesse Franklin "Frank" Archer Jr. - John R. Morton - Louis James Rochat III - Michael J. Wheeler - Michael Todd Koone - Richard Morgan Musick - Robert Ramsey Vickrey - Ronald W. Williams - William E. (Bill) Austin - William A. Pruzan - Patrick "Pat" John O'Grady
LETTERS:
VHPA AVIATOR , Issue 28-01 (Jan/Feb 2010), story entitled: "We Return to the Battle of An Loc" FROM Steve L. Yuhas
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Dave Gray
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Phil Marshall
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Douglas Nelms
Looking For - two of your finest WO's who saved my butt on 11 February 1971 FROM Jim Young
To the members of the VHPA FROM Jaymi Freeman
Members of VHPA FROM Tom Morrissey
Searching For James Ross Bandy WO1 FROM Joe Sepesy
Looking For "Medivac Pilots That Saved My Life" FROM Brian Anderson
Looking for an old friend FROM Greg Smith
Looking for a Vietnam helicopter Pilot with Canadian Citizenship FROM Karan
Looking For Bootstrap Student at University of Omaha in 1965 or 1966 FROM Greg Smith
Looking For information on Huey Tail Number 64-13603 FROM Dale Jacobe
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
Montana chapter BY Todd Brandoff
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Gary Hurelle
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Gary Harrell
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Dustoff: No Compromise, No Rationalization, No Hesitation, Fly the Mission! BY John Penny
Fragments From Vietnam BY John Penny
Empty Tubes and Back Seat Memories BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2010
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 30 Oct 2017 [Updated: 30 Oct 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611134
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
FEATURES:
From the Staff at HQ! BY Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor BY Tom Kirk
The Grunt BY Bob Metzger
The Vietnam Helicopter Monument: Moving Towards Completion BY Bob Hesselbein
A Tribute to Rae Cheney BY Mike Law
SAR North - Hugs and Kisses BY Rich "Hip" Hippner
REUNIONS:
Annual Reunion Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policy
Reunion Info
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Twentieth Anniversary BY Jerry Mellick
Quilters Show and Tell
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
LETTERS:
Looking For FROM LaMar Bryan
On December 12, 1972 FROM Mike Evans
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator: Dear VHPA FROM Joan Drees
CHAPTER ACITVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kyle
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Florida chapter BY Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters chapter BY Herb Koenig
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan chapter BY Richard Deer
North Carolina chapter
North Alabama chapter
California North chapter BY Dave Anderson
Old Dominion chapter BY Jim Squyres
The Rocky Mountain chapter and the Helicopter War Museum
Southern California chapter BY Sven Akesson
South Missouri chapter
Upper Midwest chapter BY Don Abrams, Jim Bankston
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
TAPS:
Joseph E. Bew - Don F. Broome - Isham H. Brown - Arthur S. Davis - Erling R. Drangstveit - William G. Howell - Gordon R. Kern - Gary M. Kimbrell - Richard A. Lindekens - Michael Lopriore - Michael B. Miller - Dwain T. Moentmann - Marvin O. Myers - Ted R. Pittman - Gary A. Potter - Walter A. Ratcliff - Peter J. Romaine - Everett E. Schierenbeck - Benjamin S. Silver - Howard M. Thomas - Randolph B. Welch - Bobby D. Zimmerman
BOOK REVIEWS:
Shady Lady BY John Penny
Book Reviews BY Marc Liebman
Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art BY Marc Liebman
Mission of Honor BY Marc Liebman
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jan 2018 [Updated: 31 Jan 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
FEATURES:
From the Staff at HQ! BY Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor BY Tom Kirk
The Grunt BY Bob Metzger
The Vietnam Helicopter Monument: Moving Towards Completion BY Bob Hesselbein
A Tribute to Rae Cheney BY Mike Law
SAR North - Hugs and Kisses BY Rich "Hip" Hippner
REUNIONS:
Annual Reunion Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policy
Reunion Info
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Twentieth Anniversary BY Jerry Mellick
Quilters Show and Tell
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
LETTERS:
Looking For FROM LaMar Bryan
On December 12, 1972 FROM Mike Evans
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator: Dear VHPA FROM Joan Drees
CHAPTER ACITVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kyle
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Florida chapter BY Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters chapter BY Herb Koenig
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan chapter BY Richard Deer
North Carolina chapter
North Alabama chapter
California North chapter BY Dave Anderson
Old Dominion chapter BY Jim Squyres
The Rocky Mountain chapter and the Helicopter War Museum
Southern California chapter BY Sven Akesson
South Missouri chapter
Upper Midwest chapter BY Don Abrams, Jim Bankston
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
TAPS:
Joseph E. Bew - Don F. Broome - Isham H. Brown - Arthur S. Davis - Erling R. Drangstveit - William G. Howell - Gordon R. Kern - Gary M. Kimbrell - Richard A. Lindekens - Michael Lopriore - Michael B. Miller - Dwain T. Moentmann - Marvin O. Myers - Ted R. Pittman - Gary A. Potter - Walter A. Ratcliff - Peter J. Romaine - Everett E. Schierenbeck - Benjamin S. Silver - Howard M. Thomas - Randolph B. Welch - Bobby D. Zimmerman
BOOK REVIEWS:
Shady Lady BY John Penny
Book Reviews BY Marc Liebman
Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art BY Marc Liebman
Mission of Honor BY Marc Liebman
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jan 2018 [Updated: 31 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611135
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
FEATURES:
From the Staff at HQ! BY Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor BY Tom Kirk
The Grunt BY Bob Metzger
The Vietnam Helicopter Monument: Moving Towards Completion BY Bob Hesselbein
A Tribute to Rae Cheney BY Mike Law
SAR North - Hugs and Kisses BY Rich "Hip" Hippner
REUNIONS:
Annual Reunion Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policy
Reunion Info
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Twentieth Anniversary BY Jerry Mellick
Quilters Show and Tell
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
LETTERS:
Looking For FROM LaMar Bryan
On December 12, 1972 FROM Mike Evans
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator: Dear VHPA FROM Joan Drees
CHAPTER ACITVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kyle
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Florida chapter BY Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters chapter BY Herb Koenig
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan chapter BY Richard Deer
North Carolina chapter
North Alabama chapter
California North chapter BY Dave Anderson
Old Dominion chapter BY Jim Squyres
The Rocky Mountain chapter and the Helicopter War Museum
Southern California chapter BY Sven Akesson
South Missouri chapter
Upper Midwest chapter BY Don Abrams, Jim Bankston
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
TAPS:
Joseph E. Bew - Don F. Broome - Isham H. Brown - Arthur S. Davis - Erling R. Drangstveit - William G. Howell - Gordon R. Kern - Gary M. Kimbrell - Richard A. Lindekens - Michael Lopriore - Michael B. Miller - Dwain T. Moentmann - Marvin O. Myers - Ted R. Pittman - Gary A. Potter - Walter A. Ratcliff - Peter J. Romaine - Everett E. Schierenbeck - Benjamin S. Silver - Howard M. Thomas - Randolph B. Welch - Bobby D. Zimmerman
BOOK REVIEWS:
Shady Lady BY John Penny
Book Reviews BY Marc Liebman
Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art BY Marc Liebman
Mission of Honor BY Marc Liebman
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jan 2018 [Updated: 31 Jan 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
FEATURES:
From the Staff at HQ! BY Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor BY Tom Kirk
The Grunt BY Bob Metzger
The Vietnam Helicopter Monument: Moving Towards Completion BY Bob Hesselbein
A Tribute to Rae Cheney BY Mike Law
SAR North - Hugs and Kisses BY Rich "Hip" Hippner
REUNIONS:
Annual Reunion Registration, Cancellation, and Refund Policy
Reunion Info
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Twentieth Anniversary BY Jerry Mellick
Quilters Show and Tell
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
LETTERS:
Looking For FROM LaMar Bryan
On December 12, 1972 FROM Mike Evans
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator: Dear VHPA FROM Joan Drees
CHAPTER ACITVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kyle
Arizona chapter BY Bill Sorenson
Florida chapter BY Joe Ponds
Fort Wolters chapter BY Herb Koenig
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan chapter BY Richard Deer
North Carolina chapter
North Alabama chapter
California North chapter BY Dave Anderson
Old Dominion chapter BY Jim Squyres
The Rocky Mountain chapter and the Helicopter War Museum
Southern California chapter BY Sven Akesson
South Missouri chapter
Upper Midwest chapter BY Don Abrams, Jim Bankston
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
TAPS:
Joseph E. Bew - Don F. Broome - Isham H. Brown - Arthur S. Davis - Erling R. Drangstveit - William G. Howell - Gordon R. Kern - Gary M. Kimbrell - Richard A. Lindekens - Michael Lopriore - Michael B. Miller - Dwain T. Moentmann - Marvin O. Myers - Ted R. Pittman - Gary A. Potter - Walter A. Ratcliff - Peter J. Romaine - Everett E. Schierenbeck - Benjamin S. Silver - Howard M. Thomas - Randolph B. Welch - Bobby D. Zimmerman
BOOK REVIEWS:
Shady Lady BY John Penny
Book Reviews BY Marc Liebman
Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art BY Marc Liebman
Mission of Honor BY Marc Liebman
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Jan 2018 [Updated: 31 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611098
[Number of Pages: 36]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
Dear Sir FROM Jim Pratt
Hi, My Name is George Murphy FROM George Murphy
Dear Members FROM Gene Kobes
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John Brennan
David FROM Lash Wisener
To the Editor FROM Dave Ballentine
Dear Mr. Roush FROM Erik Velthuis
FEATURES:
Flying Christmas Trees
Christmas of 1963 was approaching BY Eugene A. Beyer
A Christmas Story BY James "Scotty" Scott
For Jimmy BY William N. Janes, Sr.
The Last Recon Platoon
Christmas Day 1970 BY Ken Bradley
The Heritage Continues
36 Years Later: A War Story BY Joe Shepherd
After Action Report - Return to Vietnam BY John Mackel
We're So Alone! BY John L. Keller
A Forty-Year Vietnam Tour Finally Comes to an End BY Art Jacobs
After 35 years, a Texas AM class ring and its owner are reunited BY David May
Family to Receive Pilot's 150 Medals BY Denise Lavoie
Preventing the loss of your Airman Certificate Privileges BY Angelo Spelios
The "Greyhounds of Vietnam"
Interludes and Visions BY Bob Karstensen
REUNION:
The 1972 Battle of Kontum Reunion BY Jack Heslin, Jim Stein
Philadelphia Reunion July 1-5, 2009
An Un-Merry Christmas Story from HMM-165 in Dec 1971 BY Robert J. Schissell
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Ohio River LZ chapter BY John Flanagan
Washington State chapter BY Paul Fleming
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
Georgia chapter BY Bill Stanley
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
South Carolina "Celebrate Freedom" chapter BY Larry Russell
Alabama chapter
Virginia chapter BY Tom Mitchell
Fort Rucker chapter BY John Crowley
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Fort Wolters chapter BY Virgil Laughlin
VHPA of Florida BY Don Welch
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Rick Beaver
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman IV
TAPS:
Albert P. (A.P.) Whaley Jr. - Charles "Dave" Davidson - Charles R. "Chuck" Jones - Darron (Dar) Spalty - Dan Corby - Dan Slayden - David R. "Daisy" Odell - Delbert Waugh - Eugene J. Zacsek - Gary Wayne Dombroski - Jack Fisher - James Stephens - Jon Dennis Rowe - Joseph David Chase - Karl Bentley Hill - William D. Ray III - William David Austin Sr.
BOOK REVIEWS:
Loach BY John Penny
Vietnam Scrapbook - an Army Pilot's Combat Tour BY John Penny
Volume: 26
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2008
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
Dear Sir FROM Jim Pratt
Hi, My Name is George Murphy FROM George Murphy
Dear Members FROM Gene Kobes
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John Brennan
David FROM Lash Wisener
To the Editor FROM Dave Ballentine
Dear Mr. Roush FROM Erik Velthuis
FEATURES:
Flying Christmas Trees
Christmas of 1963 was approaching BY Eugene A. Beyer
A Christmas Story BY James "Scotty" Scott
For Jimmy BY William N. Janes, Sr.
The Last Recon Platoon
Christmas Day 1970 BY Ken Bradley
The Heritage Continues
36 Years Later: A War Story BY Joe Shepherd
After Action Report - Return to Vietnam BY John Mackel
We're So Alone! BY John L. Keller
A Forty-Year Vietnam Tour Finally Comes to an End BY Art Jacobs
After 35 years, a Texas AM class ring and its owner are reunited BY David May
Family to Receive Pilot's 150 Medals BY Denise Lavoie
Preventing the loss of your Airman Certificate Privileges BY Angelo Spelios
The "Greyhounds of Vietnam"
Interludes and Visions BY Bob Karstensen
REUNION:
The 1972 Battle of Kontum Reunion BY Jack Heslin, Jim Stein
Philadelphia Reunion July 1-5, 2009
An Un-Merry Christmas Story from HMM-165 in Dec 1971 BY Robert J. Schissell
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Ohio River LZ chapter BY John Flanagan
Washington State chapter BY Paul Fleming
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
Georgia chapter BY Bill Stanley
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
South Carolina "Celebrate Freedom" chapter BY Larry Russell
Alabama chapter
Virginia chapter BY Tom Mitchell
Fort Rucker chapter BY John Crowley
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
Fort Wolters chapter BY Virgil Laughlin
VHPA of Florida BY Don Welch
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Rick Beaver
Mid South chapter BY Pete Norman IV
TAPS:
Albert P. (A.P.) Whaley Jr. - Charles "Dave" Davidson - Charles R. "Chuck" Jones - Darron (Dar) Spalty - Dan Corby - Dan Slayden - David R. "Daisy" Odell - Delbert Waugh - Eugene J. Zacsek - Gary Wayne Dombroski - Jack Fisher - James Stephens - Jon Dennis Rowe - Joseph David Chase - Karl Bentley Hill - William D. Ray III - William David Austin Sr.
BOOK REVIEWS:
Loach BY John Penny
Vietnam Scrapbook - an Army Pilot's Combat Tour BY John Penny
Volume: 26
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2008
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611099
[Number of Pages: 32]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
From Tom Payne FROM Tom Payne
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Paul Thompson
Dear David FROM Glenn (Hoffman)
From James Scott FROM James "Scotty" Scott
Dear David FROM Bob Karstenson
Dear VHPA Editor FROM Don Long
Dear Fellow Vietnam Aviators FROM C. Soto
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Sgt Jeff Jones
Dear Sir FROM Greg Gooden
The VHPA recieved this email FROM John Brennan
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Wayne Mutza
Members of the VHPA FROM John W. Boyce
FEATURES:
VHPA Executive Council (EC) Elections - Want to get involved? BY Jim Fulbrook
Membership Costs Versus Dues BY Gary Roush
Details about the VHPA Directory BY Mike Law
Announcing a free, trial VHPA Membership BY Mike Law
Story Recollections of MG Hamlet
All the News that's Fit to Print
UH-1H 69-15217 - Extreme Makeover 2008 BY Mark S. Hansen
Preventing the Loss of your Airman Certificate Privileges BY Angelo Spelios
Promises Made... Promises Kept BY Rodger McAlister
Tales of The Blue Max A.R.A. (Arial Rocket Artilery) in Vietnam BY John Doug Foster
REUNION:
VHPA Reunion 2009
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
VHPA of Florida chapter BY D.L. Welch
Fort Wolters chapter BY Virgil Laughlin
Fort Rucker chapter BY John A. Crowley
Alabama chapter BY LaRue Weisner
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Ohio River LZ chapter BY John Flannagan
Washington State chapter BY Paul Fleming
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
TAPS:
Charles K. Miller - Lieutenant General Harry William Osborn Kinnard - Archie Lee Ahl - Bill (MAC) McGowan - Ed Sweeney - Frederick T. Zandri - George W. Fryer - James Alshire - James T. Newman - James W. "Bugs" Moran - Jonathan Peery Lee - Rex M. Medcalf - Kenneth A. Pokorski - Raymond L. Moore Jr. - Robert Francis (Sauce) Worcester - Verlin Borton - William Frederick O'Neal
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2009
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Jack Salm
LETTERS:
From Tom Payne FROM Tom Payne
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Paul Thompson
Dear David FROM Glenn (Hoffman)
From James Scott FROM James "Scotty" Scott
Dear David FROM Bob Karstenson
Dear VHPA Editor FROM Don Long
Dear Fellow Vietnam Aviators FROM C. Soto
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Sgt Jeff Jones
Dear Sir FROM Greg Gooden
The VHPA recieved this email FROM John Brennan
Dear Members of the VHPA FROM Wayne Mutza
Members of the VHPA FROM John W. Boyce
FEATURES:
VHPA Executive Council (EC) Elections - Want to get involved? BY Jim Fulbrook
Membership Costs Versus Dues BY Gary Roush
Details about the VHPA Directory BY Mike Law
Announcing a free, trial VHPA Membership BY Mike Law
Story Recollections of MG Hamlet
All the News that's Fit to Print
UH-1H 69-15217 - Extreme Makeover 2008 BY Mark S. Hansen
Preventing the Loss of your Airman Certificate Privileges BY Angelo Spelios
Promises Made... Promises Kept BY Rodger McAlister
Tales of The Blue Max A.R.A. (Arial Rocket Artilery) in Vietnam BY John Doug Foster
REUNION:
VHPA Reunion 2009
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
VHPA of Florida chapter BY D.L. Welch
Fort Wolters chapter BY Virgil Laughlin
Fort Rucker chapter BY John A. Crowley
Alabama chapter BY LaRue Weisner
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Ohio River LZ chapter BY John Flannagan
Washington State chapter BY Paul Fleming
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
TAPS:
Charles K. Miller - Lieutenant General Harry William Osborn Kinnard - Archie Lee Ahl - Bill (MAC) McGowan - Ed Sweeney - Frederick T. Zandri - George W. Fryer - James Alshire - James T. Newman - James W. "Bugs" Moran - Jonathan Peery Lee - Rex M. Medcalf - Kenneth A. Pokorski - Raymond L. Moore Jr. - Robert Francis (Sauce) Worcester - Verlin Borton - William Frederick O'Neal
Volume: 27
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2009
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Jan 2018 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611101
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[Number of Pages: 36]FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Family Contacts Committee Helps Families Find Answers BY Gary Thewlis
The VHPA's Legacy of Valor Museum Website BY Jon Conway
"Help Wanted" BY Moon Mullen
The "Eggbeater with Good Sense" BY Ken McElroy
More on The Battle of An Loc BY John Parker
Hawk's Claw BY Hal Manns
Do You Have Maps from Binh Dinh Province, II Corps Vietnam?
Compromise 36 and 16 provide gun cover for Dustoff 601 BY Jim Hunt
UH-1H "Hueys" arrive in Vietnam BY Larry Clark
Balls of Steel BY Terry Garlock
Help Start Your Own Chapter of the VHPA BY Jack Salm
VHPA Members in the news...
A long silver bar with a ball on the end just flew off the helicopter BY David A. West
Army Colonel Finally Eats His Old C-ration Pound Cake BY Sagar Meghani
LETTERS:
Looking For Cpt. Frank Keenan FROM Chuck Cox
Looking For Bruce J. Matheson FROM Jim Matheson
Looking For CW4 Charlie West FROM Thomas H. Nadeau
We hear from the Author of last Issue's story FROM Bob Mitchell
To whom it may concern FROM Jim Loomis
Can anyone help me get a copy of a tape FROM Ray Murphy
A member writes us imploring us to FROM J. Willingham
Anybody Remember Dennis C. Hamilton FROM Mike Sheuerman
To the Members of the VHPA FROM Jill Burwash
Dear Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Leo (Doc) Flory
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator and the Members of our Organization FROM Ed Maston
REUNIONS:
AAR on the 26th Annual Reunion, Philadelphia, PA BY Jack Salm
Vendor Room ~ A Success BY Woody McFarlin
Why We Meet Every Year BY Mike Sheuerman
Philadelphia Golf Outing BY Mike Whitten
Sheuerman Casts "No" Vote For McFarlin in VP Election BY Mike Sheuerman
Poker Tourney Adds to VHPA Scholarship Total BY Mike Sheuerman
Presentation Events at Philly Reunion
6th Gold Star Family Breakfast Brought the Memories Home BY Julie Kink
Philadelphia Donations Fund a Quarter of Fourth VHPA Scholarship BY Mike Sheuerman
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Gary Hurelle
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Donald Welch
North Carolina chapter BY JD Lawson
Washington state chapter BY Dave Eck
Georgia chapter By "Skip" Bell
Southern California chapter BY Ed Holguin
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
Fort Wolters chapter BY Virgil Laughlin
California chapter north Ken Fritz
TAPS:
Charles "Chuck" Thomas Goodroe III - Elmer G. Anderson - Howard "Al" Corson - James Graham - Kenneth L. Reusser - Sidney Carroll Cowan - Bill (William L.) Irby - Robert S. Allen - Roger Greennan
BOOK REVIEWS:
A Hundred Feet Over Hell BY John Penny
6000 Hours BY John Penny
Volume: 27
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: September/October 2009
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 19 Jan 2018 [Updated: 19 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 293Newsletter611106
[Number of Pages: 32]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Old Vietnam Aviators Reunite in Iraq
Freedom Bird BY Lawrence E. Pence
Let's call this "the Tales of Hookers and Lookers" BY Tom Murphy
There wasn't a billboard that said "Welcome to Laos" BY Phil Marshall
Buying on Ebay.... BY Judge Lyons
27 May 1967 - A Day in the Life of a "Blue" from B Troop, 1st/9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division BY Barry McAlpine
Ceremony Commemorates the Life of CMH awardee Jon Swanson BY Jack Shields
The Passing of a Torch BY Tom Davis
Useful Internet Links for All Veterans BY David Adams
2010 VHPA Member Directory Information Deadline and Ordering Update BY Gary Roush
The Improvised Secret Weapon BY Stephen Cover
REUNION:
Vietnam Heroes Welcomed Back to Fort Rucker
History of 2010 Reunion Logo Poster BY Mike Sloniker
TAPS:
Albert Neil Allen - Burtis G. Parcels - Carlos E. Quintero - Edwin Lamar Richter Sr. - George R. Miller - Hal Larry Scott - Jack Roger Audiss - James M. Leslie - Jesse Franklin "Frank" Archer Jr. - John R. Morton - Louis James Rochat III - Michael J. Wheeler - Michael Todd Koone - Richard Morgan Musick - Robert Ramsey Vickrey - Ronald W. Williams - William E. (Bill) Austin - William A. Pruzan - Patrick "Pat" John O'Grady
LETTERS:
VHPA AVIATOR , Issue 28-01 (Jan/Feb 2010), story entitled: "We Return to the Battle of An Loc" FROM Steve L. Yuhas
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Dave Gray
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Phil Marshall
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Douglas Nelms
Looking For - two of your finest WO's who saved my butt on 11 February 1971 FROM Jim Young
To the members of the VHPA FROM Jaymi Freeman
Members of VHPA FROM Tom Morrissey
Searching For James Ross Bandy WO1 FROM Joe Sepesy
Looking For "Medivac Pilots That Saved My Life" FROM Brian Anderson
Looking for an old friend FROM Greg Smith
Looking for a Vietnam helicopter Pilot with Canadian Citizenship FROM Karan
Looking For Bootstrap Student at University of Omaha in 1965 or 1966 FROM Greg Smith
Looking For information on Huey Tail Number 64-13603 FROM Dale Jacobe
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
Montana chapter BY Todd Brandoff
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Gary Hurelle
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Gary Harrell
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Dustoff: No Compromise, No Rationalization, No Hesitation, Fly the Mission! BY John Penny
Fragments From Vietnam BY John Penny
Empty Tubes and Back Seat Memories BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2010
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 29 Jan 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Old Vietnam Aviators Reunite in Iraq
Freedom Bird BY Lawrence E. Pence
Let's call this "the Tales of Hookers and Lookers" BY Tom Murphy
There wasn't a billboard that said "Welcome to Laos" BY Phil Marshall
Buying on Ebay.... BY Judge Lyons
27 May 1967 - A Day in the Life of a "Blue" from B Troop, 1st/9th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division BY Barry McAlpine
Ceremony Commemorates the Life of CMH awardee Jon Swanson BY Jack Shields
The Passing of a Torch BY Tom Davis
Useful Internet Links for All Veterans BY David Adams
2010 VHPA Member Directory Information Deadline and Ordering Update BY Gary Roush
The Improvised Secret Weapon BY Stephen Cover
REUNION:
Vietnam Heroes Welcomed Back to Fort Rucker
History of 2010 Reunion Logo Poster BY Mike Sloniker
TAPS:
Albert Neil Allen - Burtis G. Parcels - Carlos E. Quintero - Edwin Lamar Richter Sr. - George R. Miller - Hal Larry Scott - Jack Roger Audiss - James M. Leslie - Jesse Franklin "Frank" Archer Jr. - John R. Morton - Louis James Rochat III - Michael J. Wheeler - Michael Todd Koone - Richard Morgan Musick - Robert Ramsey Vickrey - Ronald W. Williams - William E. (Bill) Austin - William A. Pruzan - Patrick "Pat" John O'Grady
LETTERS:
VHPA AVIATOR , Issue 28-01 (Jan/Feb 2010), story entitled: "We Return to the Battle of An Loc" FROM Steve L. Yuhas
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Dave Gray
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Phil Marshall
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Douglas Nelms
Looking For - two of your finest WO's who saved my butt on 11 February 1971 FROM Jim Young
To the members of the VHPA FROM Jaymi Freeman
Members of VHPA FROM Tom Morrissey
Searching For James Ross Bandy WO1 FROM Joe Sepesy
Looking For "Medivac Pilots That Saved My Life" FROM Brian Anderson
Looking for an old friend FROM Greg Smith
Looking for a Vietnam helicopter Pilot with Canadian Citizenship FROM Karan
Looking For Bootstrap Student at University of Omaha in 1965 or 1966 FROM Greg Smith
Looking For information on Huey Tail Number 64-13603 FROM Dale Jacobe
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
California chapter north BY Ken Fritz
Fort Wolters chapter BY Pat Richardson
Georgia chapter BY Skip Bell
Louisiana Gulf Coast chapter BY Andrew Hover
Montana chapter BY Todd Brandoff
New England chapter BY Bill Williams
North Carolina chapter BY J.D. Lawson
Rocky Mountain chapter BY Gary Hurelle
Southern California chapter BY Tom Crosby
South Missouri chapter BY John Sorensen
South Carolina chapter BY Larry Russell
VHPA of Florida chapter BY Gary Harrell
Washington State chapter BY Bob Brown
BOOK REVIEWS:
Dustoff: No Compromise, No Rationalization, No Hesitation, Fly the Mission! BY John Penny
Fragments From Vietnam BY John Penny
Empty Tubes and Back Seat Memories BY John Penny
Volume: 28
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2010
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: General Files
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Jan 2018 [Updated: 29 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 2841Newsletter611047
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA - BOB HESSELBEIN BY Bob Hesselbein
FEATURES:
Attention! BY John Sorensen
From the VHPA Staff at HQ! BY Sherry Rodgers
A Circus Owner BY Al Roettger
My 'Older' Pilot Pals BY Harry Bryant
"Poopie Pants" BY Arthur Darryl James
Must Be True BY Dale McKnight
When I was Young BY Lloyd Smith
Air to Air Combat BY Rich Deer
Fishing BY Chuck Oualline
Fool's Bunker BY Dan Hickman
Sage Advice or Flyers
Find a Grave in Arlington National Cemetery
The Arlington Nat'l Cemetery Vietnam Helicopter Memorial
The Rescue of lady Ace 7-2 BY Rex Gooch
Scramble the Sea Wolves! BY Tom Phillips
Story Byline for "The Rescue of Lady Ace" BY Rex Gooch
Welcome to the VHPA!
REUNIONS:
An Update on the 32nd Reunion of the VHPA BY Mike Law
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
LETTERS:
From the Editor... FROM Tom Kirk
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John J. Bane
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Walter Gutsche
TAPS:
James Larry Conger - Tim Dallas - William Farmer - William H. Harper - Walter G. Hicks - Nestor G. Popa - Robert P. Sellers - Jerry Wesley Serratt - Ronald Suess - Stephen L. Sink - Fred Robert William Sutter - Thomas J. Ward
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Central New York chapter BY Tom McMillen
Fort Wolters chapter BY Adam Steckzo
Georgia chapter BY Bill McRae
North Carolina chapter BY Brock Nicholson
South Missouri chapter BY Bill Thompson
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
Florida chapter BY Frank Hoover
Southern California chapter BY Sven Akesson
North Alabama chapter BY Brock Nicholson
Old Dominion Virginia chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain chapter BY Dale House
BOOK REVIEWS:
Dustoff and Medevac Vietnam BY John Penny
Jokers BY John Penny
Scout BY John Penny
Surprised at Being Alive BY John Penny
Volume: 34
Issue: 01
Item Creation Date: January/February 2015
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Nov 2017 [Updated: 14 Nov 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA - BOB HESSELBEIN BY Bob Hesselbein
FEATURES:
Attention! BY John Sorensen
From the VHPA Staff at HQ! BY Sherry Rodgers
A Circus Owner BY Al Roettger
My 'Older' Pilot Pals BY Harry Bryant
"Poopie Pants" BY Arthur Darryl James
Must Be True BY Dale McKnight
When I was Young BY Lloyd Smith
Air to Air Combat BY Rich Deer
Fishing BY Chuck Oualline
Fool's Bunker BY Dan Hickman
Sage Advice or Flyers
Find a Grave in Arlington National Cemetery
The Arlington Nat'l Cemetery Vietnam Helicopter Memorial
The Rescue of lady Ace 7-2 BY Rex Gooch
Scramble the Sea Wolves! BY Tom Phillips
Story Byline for "The Rescue of Lady Ace" BY Rex Gooch
Welcome to the VHPA!
REUNIONS:
An Update on the 32nd Reunion of the VHPA BY Mike Law
Official Schedule of Events
Upcoming Reunions
LETTERS:
From the Editor... FROM Tom Kirk
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM John J. Bane
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Walter Gutsche
TAPS:
James Larry Conger - Tim Dallas - William Farmer - William H. Harper - Walter G. Hicks - Nestor G. Popa - Robert P. Sellers - Jerry Wesley Serratt - Ronald Suess - Stephen L. Sink - Fred Robert William Sutter - Thomas J. Ward
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Central New York chapter BY Tom McMillen
Fort Wolters chapter BY Adam Steckzo
Georgia chapter BY Bill McRae
North Carolina chapter BY Brock Nicholson
South Missouri chapter BY Bill Thompson
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
Florida chapter BY Frank Hoover
Southern California chapter BY Sven Akesson
North Alabama chapter BY Brock Nicholson
Old Dominion Virginia chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain chapter BY Dale House
BOOK REVIEWS:
Dustoff and Medevac Vietnam BY John Penny
Jokers BY John Penny
Scout BY John Penny
Surprised at Being Alive BY John Penny
Volume: 34
Issue: 01
Item Creation Date: January/February 2015
Collection: John Shafer Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Nov 2017 [Updated: 14 Nov 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611048
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[Number of Pages: 48]FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY John Shafer
FEATURES:
From the VHPA Staff at HQ! BY Sherry Rodgers
Aviator Monument Report BY Bob Hesselbein
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Participates in the Funeral for LTG Hal Moore BY Jerry Mellick
A Vietnam Anthem
Moon Landing BY Rob Glasier
Bikini Blue and Huey 823 BY Jim Haga, Pete Bohn, Don Beatty, Russ Mowry
Sky Soldiers BY Joe Emerson, Jerry Mellick
Full Circle
An Old Friend BY Tom Payne
Helping a Helicopter BY Barbara Miller
Welcome to the VHPA!
LETTERS:
Hi Tom FROM Dick Hendrie
From the Editor FROM Tom Hirschler
Looking For FROM Ed Bruner
Tom FROM Tom Putnam
Looking for downed Cobra crew FROM Pat Dougan
Looking for anyone who flew UH-1H 66-00958 in Vietnam FROM Rich Deer
Dear Gary and Tom FROM Michael Perrot
Looking for my "Guardian Angel" FROM James J. Adams
REUNIONS:
Upcoming Reunions
An Update on the 34th Reunion of the VHPA BY Mike Law
Official Schedule of Events
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Robert Blair
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
California north chapter BY Dave Anderson
Florida chapter BY Joe Ponds
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama chapter BY Ralph Weber
The Rocky Mountain chapter and the Helicopter War Museum
Southern California VHPA chapter BY Sven Akesson
North Carolina chapter BY Ed Hughes
South Missouri chapter BY John Wilkinson
BOOK REVIEWS:
A Vietnam Anthem: What the War Gave Me BY John Penny
Refined by Fire BY John Penny
Trailblazers BY John Penny
TAPS:
Walter M. Bergmann - David M. Bliven - Benny L. Booth - John J. Cesar - Kenneth J. Cole - Delbert N. Cornell - Larry E. Dent - Edward R. Doane - Scott A. Evans - Marion C. Faseler - Lorane Green - Gary S. Higgins - John C. Kendrick - John M. Masica - Charles H. Mathews - James L. McElroy - Thomas D. O'Brien - Terry G. Opdahl - Daniel P. Phillips - Robert H. Raab - James M. Rhoades - Charles D. Robertson - Frank A. Santillo - Roger R. Santo - Bill R. Sasin - Roger J. Shields
Volume: 36
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2017
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 15 Nov 2017 [Updated: 15 Nov 2017]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611049
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[Number of Pages: 48]FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY John Shafer
FEATURES:
From the VHPA Staff at HQ! BY Sherry Rodgers
Aviator Monument Report BY Bob Hesselbein
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Participates in the Funeral for LTG Hal Moore BY Jerry Mellick
A Vietnam Anthem
Moon Landing BY Rob Glasier
Bikini Blue and Huey 823 BY Jim Haga, Pete Bohn, Don Beatty, Russ Mowry
Sky Soldiers BY Joe Emerson, Jerry Mellick
Full Circle
An Old Friend BY Tom Payne
Helping a Helicopter BY Barbara Miller
Welcome to the VHPA!
LETTERS:
Hi Tom FROM Dick Hendrie
From the Editor FROM Tom Hirschler
Looking For FROM Ed Bruner
Tom FROM Tom Putnam
Looking for downed Cobra crew FROM Pat Dougan
Looking for anyone who flew UH-1H 66-00958 in Vietnam FROM Rich Deer
Dear Gary and Tom FROM Michael Perrot
Looking for my "Guardian Angel" FROM James J. Adams
REUNIONS:
Upcoming Reunions
An Update on the 34th Reunion of the VHPA BY Mike Law
Official Schedule of Events
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Robert Blair
Utah chapter BY Doug Drury
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
California north chapter BY Dave Anderson
Florida chapter BY Joe Ponds
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama chapter BY Ralph Weber
The Rocky Mountain chapter and the Helicopter War Museum
Southern California VHPA chapter BY Sven Akesson
North Carolina chapter BY Ed Hughes
South Missouri chapter BY John Wilkinson
BOOK REVIEWS:
A Vietnam Anthem: What the War Gave Me BY John Penny
Refined by Fire BY John Penny
Trailblazers BY John Penny
TAPS:
Walter M. Bergmann - David M. Bliven - Benny L. Booth - John J. Cesar - Kenneth J. Cole - Delbert N. Cornell - Larry E. Dent - Edward R. Doane - Scott A. Evans - Marion C. Faseler - Lorane Green - Gary S. Higgins - John C. Kendrick - John M. Masica - Charles H. Mathews - James L. McElroy - Thomas D. O'Brien - Terry G. Opdahl - Daniel P. Phillips - Robert H. Raab - James M. Rhoades - Charles D. Robertson - Frank A. Santillo - Roger R. Santo - Bill R. Sasin - Roger J. Shields
Volume: 36
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2017
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 15 Nov 2017 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611116
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
From the VHPA Staff at HQ FROM Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
I am Looking For FROM Judi Jay
To the Editor of the VHPA FROM Kristy Borchart
FEATURES:
Huey 66-15005 BY Chauncey Clark
The Kien Hoa Swing BY William E. Sharpe
I Find out Forty-Five Years Later I Could Have Been Killed!! BY Mike Sheuerman
H-21 Fun BY Mel Pollock
The Morning Was Chilly BY Lonney McCann
Welcome to the VHPA!
Project 295 Update BY John Woodward
Camp Eagle Seabee BY Tom Wood
VHPA Scholarship Recipients BY Thomas Payne
How to Land a CH-47C Chinook Inverted (And Live to Crawl Away from it) BY Mike Maloy
Midnight Requisitioning BY Darryl James
A Voice in the Dark BY Douglas Moore
Selections from Past Newsletters BY Roger L. McAlister
REUNION:
Upcoming Reunions
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
North Carolina chapter BY Ed Hughes
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Bob Hamilton
Southern Missouri chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest chapter BY Bert Leach, Jim Bankston
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
North Alabama chapter
VHPACCN chapter BY Dave Anderson
Southern California chapter BY Sven Akesson
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain chapter and the Helicopter War Museum BY Dale House
Washington chapter BY Jerry P. Mellick
TAPS:
Anthony P. Atack - Ronald A. Bartolucci - Frank J. Bernard - Robert A. Brown - John E. Caron - Hilbert H. Chole - James T. Connor - David P. Davis - John D. Edmunson - Michael D. Green - Jesse Hamilton - Robert J. Heisterman - Jesse A. Hines - William H. Howell - Cullis L. Holub - John W. Junsch - Kenneth E. Kellogg - George J. Kerrigan - James F. Mahoney - Thomas H. McCord - George C. Miller - Ronald L. Nicholas - James W. Pushak - Michael F. Royse - Vincent A.. Pacelli - Alfred E. Santoro - Dennis A. Seals - Samuel L. Scott - John F. Simpson - William L. Seymour - Leonard Tajer - Bruce J. Webster - Robert C. Willeumier - Frank H. Zahrt
BOOK REVIEWS:
19 Minutes to Live BY John Penny
Above the Best BY John Penny
Volume: 36
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2017
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Jan 2018 [Updated: 24 Jan 2018]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY Mike Sheuerman
LETTERS:
From the VHPA Staff at HQ FROM Sherry Rodgers
From the Managing Editor FROM Tom Kirk
I am Looking For FROM Judi Jay
To the Editor of the VHPA FROM Kristy Borchart
FEATURES:
Huey 66-15005 BY Chauncey Clark
The Kien Hoa Swing BY William E. Sharpe
I Find out Forty-Five Years Later I Could Have Been Killed!! BY Mike Sheuerman
H-21 Fun BY Mel Pollock
The Morning Was Chilly BY Lonney McCann
Welcome to the VHPA!
Project 295 Update BY John Woodward
Camp Eagle Seabee BY Tom Wood
VHPA Scholarship Recipients BY Thomas Payne
How to Land a CH-47C Chinook Inverted (And Live to Crawl Away from it) BY Mike Maloy
Midnight Requisitioning BY Darryl James
A Voice in the Dark BY Douglas Moore
Selections from Past Newsletters BY Roger L. McAlister
REUNION:
Upcoming Reunions
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo chapter BY Chuck Oualline
North Carolina chapter BY Ed Hughes
Ohio River LZ chapter BY Bob Hamilton
Southern Missouri chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest chapter BY Bert Leach, Jim Bankston
Alaska chapter BY Lynn Kile
North Alabama chapter
VHPACCN chapter BY Dave Anderson
Southern California chapter BY Sven Akesson
Georgia chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Old Dominion chapter
Rocky Mountain chapter and the Helicopter War Museum BY Dale House
Washington chapter BY Jerry P. Mellick
TAPS:
Anthony P. Atack - Ronald A. Bartolucci - Frank J. Bernard - Robert A. Brown - John E. Caron - Hilbert H. Chole - James T. Connor - David P. Davis - John D. Edmunson - Michael D. Green - Jesse Hamilton - Robert J. Heisterman - Jesse A. Hines - William H. Howell - Cullis L. Holub - John W. Junsch - Kenneth E. Kellogg - George J. Kerrigan - James F. Mahoney - Thomas H. McCord - George C. Miller - Ronald L. Nicholas - James W. Pushak - Michael F. Royse - Vincent A.. Pacelli - Alfred E. Santoro - Dennis A. Seals - Samuel L. Scott - John F. Simpson - William L. Seymour - Leonard Tajer - Bruce J. Webster - Robert C. Willeumier - Frank H. Zahrt
BOOK REVIEWS:
19 Minutes to Live BY John Penny
Above the Best BY John Penny
Volume: 36
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2017
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Jan 2018 [Updated: 24 Jan 2018]
The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Citrus Heights, California
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter611361
[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY John Sorensen
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Note from Bob Smith, FROM Bob Smith
Regarding the Utah Chapter FROM Tom Melville
To the Aviator Editors FROM Ed Newton
From the Editors to all VHPA members FROM Tom Kirk
To All FROM Dick Tejano
Hello FROM Rich Angelini
Looking for information of Thomas T. Collins FROM Jim McLaughlin
Looking for anyone who knew James M. Dunnavant in 1970 FROM Barry H. Dunnavant
Looking for information on William "Rick" Apblett FROM Guy Hansen
FEATURES:
Flying Cranes in I Corps and Laos BY Ed Strazzini
Loach Pilot Rescue BY Hank Ortega
VHPA Grant is Making a Difference at the Vietnam Center and Archive BY Amy K. Mondt
Vietnam Missions BY Ken Bradley
A Perfect Film at the Perfect Time... BY Bill Fortier
Filling a Gold Star Void BY Jeff Thatcher
From Revival To Survival BY Jerry M. Free
REUNIONS:
Upcoming Reunions
VHPA Atlanta Reunion Volunteers BY Gary Jones
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Activities in Atlanta
Quilters Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
Gold Star Family Breakfaast Attendees: "We are not alone" BY Julie Kink
Annual Reunion, Atalnta GA BY Tom Kirk
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and The Helicopter War Museum (HWM)
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
TAPS:
Thomas P. Berry - David A. Boostrom - Robert L. Clark - Leo D. Christensen - Robert W. Cromwell - Thomas E. Davenport - Roger D. Freeman - James J. Frier II - Donald L. Hanson - Carl M. Hunter - Eugene F. Jones - Michael T. Kenney - Stephen L. Kollstedt - Allen G. Lyden - William T. Marshall Jr. - Raul C. Mathews - Daniel W. Martin - Clayton E. McLaughlin - Eugene W. Reaves - Charles M. Rice - David N. Rochelle - Albert J. Roesel - Sheldon L. Rudzek - Larry J. Sands - Terry W. Shulze - Howard O. Sturgis Jr. - Robert E. Truitt - Martin R. Vissers - Francis A. Wadginski - Melvin L. Bailey - Karlton I. Bakke - John W. Brake - Harry E. Brown - Theodore J. Dolloff - Richard A. Ennis - Robert D. Freihofer Jr. - Willoughby S. Goin - William L. Harding - Gary Hoffman - Larry H. McCallister - Danny O. McDonald - Edward J. Mulderick Jr. - Charles H. Lewis - Donald R. Martin - Henry E. Schwarz - Richard A. Sims - Thomas E. Shirley - John J. Valcourt III - Edward A. Weiss - Charles D. Wilson
Volume: 37
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Sep 2018 [Updated: 17 May 2019]
FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE VHPA BY John Sorensen
LETTERS:
From the Staff at HQ! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Note from Bob Smith, FROM Bob Smith
Regarding the Utah Chapter FROM Tom Melville
To the Aviator Editors FROM Ed Newton
From the Editors to all VHPA members FROM Tom Kirk
To All FROM Dick Tejano
Hello FROM Rich Angelini
Looking for information of Thomas T. Collins FROM Jim McLaughlin
Looking for anyone who knew James M. Dunnavant in 1970 FROM Barry H. Dunnavant
Looking for information on William "Rick" Apblett FROM Guy Hansen
FEATURES:
Flying Cranes in I Corps and Laos BY Ed Strazzini
Loach Pilot Rescue BY Hank Ortega
VHPA Grant is Making a Difference at the Vietnam Center and Archive BY Amy K. Mondt
Vietnam Missions BY Ken Bradley
A Perfect Film at the Perfect Time... BY Bill Fortier
Filling a Gold Star Void BY Jeff Thatcher
From Revival To Survival BY Jerry M. Free
REUNIONS:
Upcoming Reunions
VHPA Atlanta Reunion Volunteers BY Gary Jones
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Activities in Atlanta
Quilters Show and Tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
Gold Star Family Breakfaast Attendees: "We are not alone" BY Julie Kink
Annual Reunion, Atalnta GA BY Tom Kirk
CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
California North Chapter BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Carolina Chapter BY Ed Hughes
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and The Helicopter War Museum (HWM)
Southern California Chapter BY Jim Davidson
TAPS:
Thomas P. Berry - David A. Boostrom - Robert L. Clark - Leo D. Christensen - Robert W. Cromwell - Thomas E. Davenport - Roger D. Freeman - James J. Frier II - Donald L. Hanson - Carl M. Hunter - Eugene F. Jones - Michael T. Kenney - Stephen L. Kollstedt - Allen G. Lyden - William T. Marshall Jr. - Raul C. Mathews - Daniel W. Martin - Clayton E. McLaughlin - Eugene W. Reaves - Charles M. Rice - David N. Rochelle - Albert J. Roesel - Sheldon L. Rudzek - Larry J. Sands - Terry W. Shulze - Howard O. Sturgis Jr. - Robert E. Truitt - Martin R. Vissers - Francis A. Wadginski - Melvin L. Bailey - Karlton I. Bakke - John W. Brake - Harry E. Brown - Theodore J. Dolloff - Richard A. Ennis - Robert D. Freihofer Jr. - Willoughby S. Goin - William L. Harding - Gary Hoffman - Larry H. McCallister - Danny O. McDonald - Edward J. Mulderick Jr. - Charles H. Lewis - Donald R. Martin - Henry E. Schwarz - Richard A. Sims - Thomas E. Shirley - John J. Valcourt III - Edward A. Weiss - Charles D. Wilson
Volume: 37
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2018
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 14 Sep 2018 [Updated: 17 May 2019]
Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive
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Address
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Phone
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Email
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