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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476712
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
Seeking
Members bring 'objects to life
Membership directory at printer
Unit histories requested
Attorney's help needed
LETTERS:
Capt. Kenneth H. Brown's family wants information FROM Kenny Bunn
Was hooch visitor a long-tailed VC? FROM Mike Berry
Marine helo pilot writing book on war FROM John App
Mother seeking crew of medevac chopper FROM Nathalie Arens
Philadelphia reunion was a fantastic event FROM Billy Owen
Pilot planning book on Vietnam-Alabama FROM John B. Givhan
Artist wants Huey photos for Vietnam War painting FROM Rhu A. Bigay
Rocket warhead, fuze end up in pilot's lap FROM Jack Shields
Original 7/17th Cav members hold reunion FROM Greg Ross
Veteran wants information on friend from high school FROM Glenn Jeffers
TAPS:
Terry Adkins - Roy D. Jackson - Gary E. McCall - David Walton
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VHPA find 13,000 pilots; 13,000 missing BY Jack Glennon
Unit's yearbook was assembled with care BY George Sibert
Reunion travels to Heartland in '95 BY David Rittman
REPORTS:
New Approach taken on KIA issue BY Jack Clark
Communicating by computer grows BY Mel Canon
FEATURES:
Marines meet VC in first big battle BY Walter Wise
Chris Noel: veterans entertainer BY Chuck Howard
The no problem medical evacuation BY Bernard E. Grady
Volume: 12
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1994
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
Seeking
Members bring 'objects to life
Membership directory at printer
Unit histories requested
Attorney's help needed
LETTERS:
Capt. Kenneth H. Brown's family wants information FROM Kenny Bunn
Was hooch visitor a long-tailed VC? FROM Mike Berry
Marine helo pilot writing book on war FROM John App
Mother seeking crew of medevac chopper FROM Nathalie Arens
Philadelphia reunion was a fantastic event FROM Billy Owen
Pilot planning book on Vietnam-Alabama FROM John B. Givhan
Artist wants Huey photos for Vietnam War painting FROM Rhu A. Bigay
Rocket warhead, fuze end up in pilot's lap FROM Jack Shields
Original 7/17th Cav members hold reunion FROM Greg Ross
Veteran wants information on friend from high school FROM Glenn Jeffers
TAPS:
Terry Adkins - Roy D. Jackson - Gary E. McCall - David Walton
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VHPA find 13,000 pilots; 13,000 missing BY Jack Glennon
Unit's yearbook was assembled with care BY George Sibert
Reunion travels to Heartland in '95 BY David Rittman
REPORTS:
New Approach taken on KIA issue BY Jack Clark
Communicating by computer grows BY Mel Canon
FEATURES:
Marines meet VC in first big battle BY Walter Wise
Chris Noel: veterans entertainer BY Chuck Howard
The no problem medical evacuation BY Bernard E. Grady
Volume: 12
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1994
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476764
[Number of Pages: 20]
PRESIDENTS ROLL CALL BY Gary Slaughter
LETTERS:
VHPA logo and name use FROM Gary Slaughter
Aviator's luck holds, winds seat with coin toss
Historical committee wants photos, videos FROM Bill Greenhalgh
Crash injures pilot
VHPA'er recruits in desert FROM Ken Fritz
'Pale Horse" driver gives background FROM LTC David S. Ferrell
145th Meets at Rucker FROM Ralph Orlando
Response overwhelming FROM Gary D. Ford
Parade for Vietnam vets TOO FROM CW$ John Popin
"Thanks" for the reunion FROM Dan Higgins
Newsletter seeks material FROM Jack Swickard
Raulsont reference touching FROM James K. Mabrey
Friends of brother sought FROM Jean Owen
Historian seeks information FROM Joe "Doc" Kralich
Aviator writing manuscript FROM Hardy Z. Bogue
Lt. Thomas L. Kleis dies in line of duty
Ex-wingman removes legs FROM Greg Ross
FEATURES:
Pilot rides on cobra's rocket pod during medevac BY Gregory Johnson
REUNION:
Ren Reunion wrap-up BY T.L. Pearcy Sr.
Reunion 1992 BY Kenny Bunn
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Assistance solicited BY Jack Glennon
Membership dues increase BY Dan Ferguson
1991 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
BOOK REVIEW:
Vietnam: the Helicopter War
TAPS:
Lt. Thomas L. Kleis
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1991
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
PRESIDENTS ROLL CALL BY Gary Slaughter
LETTERS:
VHPA logo and name use FROM Gary Slaughter
Aviator's luck holds, winds seat with coin toss
Historical committee wants photos, videos FROM Bill Greenhalgh
Crash injures pilot
VHPA'er recruits in desert FROM Ken Fritz
'Pale Horse" driver gives background FROM LTC David S. Ferrell
145th Meets at Rucker FROM Ralph Orlando
Response overwhelming FROM Gary D. Ford
Parade for Vietnam vets TOO FROM CW$ John Popin
"Thanks" for the reunion FROM Dan Higgins
Newsletter seeks material FROM Jack Swickard
Raulsont reference touching FROM James K. Mabrey
Friends of brother sought FROM Jean Owen
Historian seeks information FROM Joe "Doc" Kralich
Aviator writing manuscript FROM Hardy Z. Bogue
Lt. Thomas L. Kleis dies in line of duty
Ex-wingman removes legs FROM Greg Ross
FEATURES:
Pilot rides on cobra's rocket pod during medevac BY Gregory Johnson
REUNION:
Ren Reunion wrap-up BY T.L. Pearcy Sr.
Reunion 1992 BY Kenny Bunn
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Assistance solicited BY Jack Glennon
Membership dues increase BY Dan Ferguson
1991 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
BOOK REVIEW:
Vietnam: the Helicopter War
TAPS:
Lt. Thomas L. Kleis
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1991
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476613
[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Donations total $6,000
Should newsletter title be changed?
Packets to be shipped quicker
VHPA remains in lawsuit
Council working on various issues
LETTERS:
Nolan did execellent job, aviation shorted FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Ben L. Harrison
Pilots, crew members could suffer from PTSD FROM Bill Ambrose
National Capital Chapter joins ROA as festival host FROM H. Jay Brown
Las Vegas reunion 2002 a fantastic first reunion FROM Gene Sellon
Ex-chopper pilot pulls third 'tour' in Vietnam FROM David L. Bonifield
Membership Directory cover looks very good FROM Dick Lund
TAPS:
Amadio R. "Bob" Fioretti - Earl W. Fletcher - Thomas Alexander McCarthy
Vote set on proposed amendment
Sweeney wins VHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
VHPA scholarship fund growing BY Tom Payne
Flight schools theme 0f 2003 edition BY Mike Law
Time to build Vietnam museum BY Edward T. Luttenberger
BRIEFS:
Call for VHPA Calendar photos
Investment Committee needs help
REUNION:
One in chopper, one in Las Vegas BY Mike Law
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Donations total $6,000
Should newsletter title be changed?
Packets to be shipped quicker
VHPA remains in lawsuit
Council working on various issues
LETTERS:
Nolan did execellent job, aviation shorted FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Ben L. Harrison
Pilots, crew members could suffer from PTSD FROM Bill Ambrose
National Capital Chapter joins ROA as festival host FROM H. Jay Brown
Las Vegas reunion 2002 a fantastic first reunion FROM Gene Sellon
Ex-chopper pilot pulls third 'tour' in Vietnam FROM David L. Bonifield
Membership Directory cover looks very good FROM Dick Lund
TAPS:
Amadio R. "Bob" Fioretti - Earl W. Fletcher - Thomas Alexander McCarthy
Vote set on proposed amendment
Sweeney wins VHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
VHPA scholarship fund growing BY Tom Payne
Flight schools theme 0f 2003 edition BY Mike Law
Time to build Vietnam museum BY Edward T. Luttenberger
BRIEFS:
Call for VHPA Calendar photos
Investment Committee needs help
REUNION:
One in chopper, one in Las Vegas BY Mike Law
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476632
[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Reunion stimulates memories of Vietnam FROM George P. Brown
Manufacturer working on helicopter models FROM Mark A. Byrd
Having lunch with authors an enlightening experience FROM William J. Fitzgerald
Pro Stock Truck team could promote VHPA FROM Steve Vermillion
Heritage Foundation has successful season FROM Victoria Girard Chandler
Students collecting stories from Vietnam veterans FROM Adam Navis
Mojave, first flown in 1953 saw early Vietnam service FROM Gerald Meador
Scholarship recipient says thanks to VHPA members FROM Amanda E. Hrubik
TAPS:
Greg Fullam - James Alfred Hensley - Godfrey Ludlow - William J. Maddox Jr. - Dominic "Deano" Martin - Roger Ratzlaff
BREIFS:
Unit making reunion plans
VHPA Newsletter deadlines
Annual VHPA membership due increases BY Tom Payne
Membership directory out soon BY Mike Law
Scholarship applicants score big BY Thomas Payne
VHPA scholarships now a reality BY Thomas Payne
Lam Son 719 was baptism by fire BY Dr. Jim Williams
REUNION:
Planning starts for 13th CAB reunion
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Volume: 19
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September 2001
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 01 Jun 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Reunion stimulates memories of Vietnam FROM George P. Brown
Manufacturer working on helicopter models FROM Mark A. Byrd
Having lunch with authors an enlightening experience FROM William J. Fitzgerald
Pro Stock Truck team could promote VHPA FROM Steve Vermillion
Heritage Foundation has successful season FROM Victoria Girard Chandler
Students collecting stories from Vietnam veterans FROM Adam Navis
Mojave, first flown in 1953 saw early Vietnam service FROM Gerald Meador
Scholarship recipient says thanks to VHPA members FROM Amanda E. Hrubik
TAPS:
Greg Fullam - James Alfred Hensley - Godfrey Ludlow - William J. Maddox Jr. - Dominic "Deano" Martin - Roger Ratzlaff
BREIFS:
Unit making reunion plans
VHPA Newsletter deadlines
Annual VHPA membership due increases BY Tom Payne
Membership directory out soon BY Mike Law
Scholarship applicants score big BY Thomas Payne
VHPA scholarships now a reality BY Thomas Payne
Lam Son 719 was baptism by fire BY Dr. Jim Williams
REUNION:
Planning starts for 13th CAB reunion
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Volume: 19
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September 2001
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 01 Jun 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476635
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
LETTERS:
Green inducted into aviation hall of fame FROM Retired Maj. Gen. M.J. Brady Sr.
February 1968 medevac crew still has not returned FROM Don Caldwell
Air museum small, but very impresive FROM Mel Latham
Australian member recalls terrific time at reunion FROM Andy Perry
Newsletter article answers pilot's 30-year question FROM Greg Smith
Pilot finds way to strengthen his system after exposure FROM Huey Walsh
Pilot may hold key to flood information FROM Koert Davidse
Promoting attendance draws pilots from units FROM Mike Sheuerman
TAPS:
William Thomas 'Bill' Graves - Terry A. Gunter - Bob Stafford - John B. "Brent" Morel - Merlin H. Olson - John Wallace - Jim Watkins
VHPA scholarship fund takes off BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Rooms can handle maxi-reunions
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
FEATURES:
National reunion takes new direction BY Joe Bilitzke
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2001
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 24 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
LETTERS:
Green inducted into aviation hall of fame FROM Retired Maj. Gen. M.J. Brady Sr.
February 1968 medevac crew still has not returned FROM Don Caldwell
Air museum small, but very impresive FROM Mel Latham
Australian member recalls terrific time at reunion FROM Andy Perry
Newsletter article answers pilot's 30-year question FROM Greg Smith
Pilot finds way to strengthen his system after exposure FROM Huey Walsh
Pilot may hold key to flood information FROM Koert Davidse
Promoting attendance draws pilots from units FROM Mike Sheuerman
TAPS:
William Thomas 'Bill' Graves - Terry A. Gunter - Bob Stafford - John B. "Brent" Morel - Merlin H. Olson - John Wallace - Jim Watkins
VHPA scholarship fund takes off BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Rooms can handle maxi-reunions
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
FEATURES:
National reunion takes new direction BY Joe Bilitzke
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2001
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 24 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476660
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[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
LETTERS:
Two old friends respond to letter FROM Bob Evans
H-34 on newsletter cover indentified as VNAF FROM Len Lendh
Call sign was 'King Bee' FROM Gary Grow
Florida Chapter displays OH-6A at veterans reunion FROM Don Joyce
Ken Fritz's letter brings back memories for pilot FROM Ray Mayhew
Former WOC to sing in Senate chambers FROM Tom Payne
Visit to The Wall results in poem by VHPA member FROM Roger W. Ek
Another look at covert actions in Indochina FROM Jack W. Serig Sr.
Common sense didn't always prevail in Army FROM David Lovett
Transportation Corps group looking for new members FROM Richard A. Hartert
Australian magazine seeks images for Internet website FROM Neville Dawson
TAPS:
Billy C. Hupp - Robert A. Jones - Larry E. Joyce - Robert Lynn McCrarey - Henry A. Powell - Larry E. Stuart - Ronald Neil Timberlake - Lary Tweddie
REPORTS:
Scholarship committee leader needed BY Tom Payne
Vietnam Center launches symposium BY William J. Fitzgerald
Offensive highlight of '99 directory BY Mike Sloniker
Museum incorporates with new name
TV documenatry to tell pilots life
VHPA does well at AAAA, HAI meetings BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
REUNION:
Air Logistics
175th AHC
Vietnam veterans
Saturday activities start with 5k run BY Rhea Rippey
VHPA has Rocky Mountain chapter BY Tom Payne
FEATURES:
Genesis of SAR in Southeast Asia BY John Konek
It's unlikely UH-1B was assembled BY Cornelius F. McGillicuddy
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1999
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610645
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall
VHPA Chapters
Seeking...
Mini-reunions
TAPS:
Burt Allen, Jr. - Carl G. Gates
LETTERS:
Firebucket mission started by 'Geronimos" FROM Billy Hampton
War library being assembled behind bars FROM James V. Supino
Greenhalg steps down as chairman FROM Bill Greenhalg
Chinnery book sparks interest FROM R. Davies
Author looking for OH-58, H-46 photos, material FROM Bryan H. Wilburn
Can anyone recall deceased flight surgeon? FROM Kevin T. Mason
Aviation author researching Huskie, Hornets FROM Wayne Mutza
Dust-off pilot says thanks for directory FROM Laurence Rosen
Sequel planned, help needed from members FROM Paul P. Winkel Jr.
54th Signal has a lengthy, proud history FROM Elmer A. Goetsch
Travel back to southeast Asia or the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean
MEMBERS WRITE:
Women honored on Veterans Day BY Mike Sloniker
Memorial dedication touching event BY Jim Schueckler
New chapter being organized in the Tampa Bay area BY Barry Speare
1994 REUNION:
It's time to make hotel reservations BY Ralph Harvey
Overflow hotel booked for reunion
Schedule of events for VHPA reunion '94
INFORMATION:
Questionnaires mailed to former members BY Jack Glennon
FEATURES:
Same war; different aircraft flown BY Earl C. Doty
Mission finised in Hanoi five years later BY Dan McDyre
'Wolfpack 35' describes first part of battle BY Lance Ham
Maintenance officer inserted into LZ BY Wendell Allen
Jolly Greens fly into A Shau Valley BY Bill Byrd
Aviation CO describes operation BY Don Ruskauff
VHPA for pilots from all branches BY Mike Law
Vendors should contact Fritz about Pennsylvania taxes BY Mike Law
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: February 1994
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall
VHPA Chapters
Seeking...
Mini-reunions
TAPS:
Burt Allen, Jr. - Carl G. Gates
LETTERS:
Firebucket mission started by 'Geronimos" FROM Billy Hampton
War library being assembled behind bars FROM James V. Supino
Greenhalg steps down as chairman FROM Bill Greenhalg
Chinnery book sparks interest FROM R. Davies
Author looking for OH-58, H-46 photos, material FROM Bryan H. Wilburn
Can anyone recall deceased flight surgeon? FROM Kevin T. Mason
Aviation author researching Huskie, Hornets FROM Wayne Mutza
Dust-off pilot says thanks for directory FROM Laurence Rosen
Sequel planned, help needed from members FROM Paul P. Winkel Jr.
54th Signal has a lengthy, proud history FROM Elmer A. Goetsch
Travel back to southeast Asia or the Mediterranean Sea and the Aegean
MEMBERS WRITE:
Women honored on Veterans Day BY Mike Sloniker
Memorial dedication touching event BY Jim Schueckler
New chapter being organized in the Tampa Bay area BY Barry Speare
1994 REUNION:
It's time to make hotel reservations BY Ralph Harvey
Overflow hotel booked for reunion
Schedule of events for VHPA reunion '94
INFORMATION:
Questionnaires mailed to former members BY Jack Glennon
FEATURES:
Same war; different aircraft flown BY Earl C. Doty
Mission finised in Hanoi five years later BY Dan McDyre
'Wolfpack 35' describes first part of battle BY Lance Ham
Maintenance officer inserted into LZ BY Wendell Allen
Jolly Greens fly into A Shau Valley BY Bill Byrd
Aviation CO describes operation BY Don Ruskauff
VHPA for pilots from all branches BY Mike Law
Vendors should contact Fritz about Pennsylvania taxes BY Mike Law
Volume: 12
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: February 1994
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610668
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
Ohio River chapter plans Indianapolis reunion BY Mick Molish
LETTERS:
Former Ranger seeks gunship, slick pilots FROM Dave Bristol
Army redesignates some aviation units FROM Cary J. Bacon
Former platoon sergeant would like to correspond FROM Joseph M. Beck
Cobra used successfully for battery's beer run FROM N.G.(Glenn) Brown
Warrants not invited to CO's party-once FROM Jay Elliot
Senior Army instructor to help find ROK pilots FROM Ernest B. Flagg
Writer suggests Newman may be the pilot sought FROM Bob Hamilton
APC driver seeking dustoff team pilots FROM Jon D. Hovde
Vietnam Center open for a number of years FROM Dave Price
Young warrant officers worth five other pilots FROM Bill McSpadden
Member e-mail addresses should be in Directory FROM Steve Vermillion
E-mail helps stay in touch FROM Walter J. Ellis
E-mail address incorrect FROM Gary L. Calhoun
E-mail address more important FROM Max J. Mizejewski
E-mail helps pilot keep up FROM Michael Bucove
Add e-mail address to Directory FROM Donald Joyce
TAPS:
Peter Abplanalp
REPORTS:
Member accounts crucial to history BY Mike Law
Peter pilot admires Huey instructor BY John Plummer
Family Contacts shares a first success story BY Jim Schueckler
VHCMA plans reunion in Dallas/Fort Worth
The Primer written by real combat pilots BY Ron Timberlake
California Chapter North meets for bass tourney BY Ken Fritz
BRIEFS:
'Registrations' to be awarded
Museum to feature 'Flight' BY Pat Richardson
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion
FEATURES:
Air America helicoptrs active early in war BY Professor William Leary and VHPA Member John Konek
REUNION:
Pilots to descend on Mineral Wells in July BY Edward T. Luttenberger
Time Drawing near for '98 reunion
Volume: 16
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1998
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
Ohio River chapter plans Indianapolis reunion BY Mick Molish
LETTERS:
Former Ranger seeks gunship, slick pilots FROM Dave Bristol
Army redesignates some aviation units FROM Cary J. Bacon
Former platoon sergeant would like to correspond FROM Joseph M. Beck
Cobra used successfully for battery's beer run FROM N.G.(Glenn) Brown
Warrants not invited to CO's party-once FROM Jay Elliot
Senior Army instructor to help find ROK pilots FROM Ernest B. Flagg
Writer suggests Newman may be the pilot sought FROM Bob Hamilton
APC driver seeking dustoff team pilots FROM Jon D. Hovde
Vietnam Center open for a number of years FROM Dave Price
Young warrant officers worth five other pilots FROM Bill McSpadden
Member e-mail addresses should be in Directory FROM Steve Vermillion
E-mail helps stay in touch FROM Walter J. Ellis
E-mail address incorrect FROM Gary L. Calhoun
E-mail address more important FROM Max J. Mizejewski
E-mail helps pilot keep up FROM Michael Bucove
Add e-mail address to Directory FROM Donald Joyce
TAPS:
Peter Abplanalp
REPORTS:
Member accounts crucial to history BY Mike Law
Peter pilot admires Huey instructor BY John Plummer
Family Contacts shares a first success story BY Jim Schueckler
VHCMA plans reunion in Dallas/Fort Worth
The Primer written by real combat pilots BY Ron Timberlake
California Chapter North meets for bass tourney BY Ken Fritz
BRIEFS:
'Registrations' to be awarded
Museum to feature 'Flight' BY Pat Richardson
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion
FEATURES:
Air America helicoptrs active early in war BY Professor William Leary and VHPA Member John Konek
REUNION:
Pilots to descend on Mineral Wells in July BY Edward T. Luttenberger
Time Drawing near for '98 reunion
Volume: 16
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1998
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610672
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1998
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1998
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610675
[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]
[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
LETTERS:
Two old friends respond to letter FROM Bob Evans
H-34 on newsletter cover indentified as VNAF FROM Len Lendh
Call sign was 'King Bee' FROM Gary Grow
Florida Chapter displays OH-6A at veterans reunion FROM Don Joyce
Ken Fritz's letter brings back memories for pilot FROM Ray Mayhew
Former WOC to sing in Senate chambers FROM Tom Payne
Visit to The Wall results in poem by VHPA member FROM Roger W. Ek
Another look at covert actions in Indochina FROM Jack W. Serig Sr.
Common sense didn't always prevail in Army FROM David Lovett
Transportation Corps group looking for new members FROM Richard A. Hartert
Australian magazine seeks images for Internet website FROM Neville Dawson
TAPS:
Billy C. Hupp - Robert A. Jones - Larry E. Joyce - Robert Lynn McCrarey - Henry A. Powell - Larry E. Stuart - Ronald Neil Timberlake - Lary Tweddie
REPORTS:
Scholarship committee leader needed BY Tom Payne
Vietnam Center launches symposium BY William J. Fitzgerald
Offensive highlight of '99 directory BY Mike Sloniker
Museum incorporates with new name
TV documenatry to tell pilots life
VHPA does well at AAAA, HAI meetings BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
REUNION:
Air Logistics
175th AHC
Vietnam veterans
Saturday activities start with 5k run BY Rhea Rippey
VHPA has Rocky Mountain chapter BY Tom Payne
FEATURES:
Genesis of SAR in Southeast Asia BY John Konek
It's unlikely UH-1B was assembled BY Cornelius F. McGillicuddy
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1999
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610683
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters
LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.
TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith
REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne
REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson
VHPA on parade
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters
LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.
TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith
REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne
REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson
VHPA on parade
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610686
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
LETTERS:
Green inducted into aviation hall of fame FROM Retired Maj. Gen. M.J. Brady Sr.
February 1968 medevac crew still has not returned FROM Don Caldwell
Air museum small, but very impresive FROM Mel Latham
Australian member recalls terrific time at reunion FROM Andy Perry
Newsletter article answers pilot's 30-year question FROM Greg Smith
Pilot finds way to strengthen his system after exposure FROM Huey Walsh
Pilot may hold key to flood information FROM Koert Davidse
Promoting attendance draws pilots from units FROM Mike Sheuerman
TAPS:
William Thomas 'Bill' Graves - Terry A. Gunter - Bob Stafford - John B. "Brent" Morel - Merlin H. Olson - John Wallace - Jim Watkins
VHPA scholarship fund takes off BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Rooms can handle maxi-reunions
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
FEATURES:
National reunion takes new direction BY Joe Bilitzke
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2001
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
LETTERS:
Green inducted into aviation hall of fame FROM Retired Maj. Gen. M.J. Brady Sr.
February 1968 medevac crew still has not returned FROM Don Caldwell
Air museum small, but very impresive FROM Mel Latham
Australian member recalls terrific time at reunion FROM Andy Perry
Newsletter article answers pilot's 30-year question FROM Greg Smith
Pilot finds way to strengthen his system after exposure FROM Huey Walsh
Pilot may hold key to flood information FROM Koert Davidse
Promoting attendance draws pilots from units FROM Mike Sheuerman
TAPS:
William Thomas 'Bill' Graves - Terry A. Gunter - Bob Stafford - John B. "Brent" Morel - Merlin H. Olson - John Wallace - Jim Watkins
VHPA scholarship fund takes off BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Rooms can handle maxi-reunions
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
FEATURES:
National reunion takes new direction BY Joe Bilitzke
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2001
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610689
[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Reunion stimulates memories of Vietnam FROM George P. Brown
Manufacturer working on helicopter models FROM Mark A. Byrd
Having lunch with authors an enlightening experience FROM William J. Fitzgerald
Pro Stock Truck team could promote VHPA FROM Steve Vermillion
Heritage Foundation has successful season FROM
Students collecting stories from Vietnam veterans FROM Adam Navis
Mojave, first flown in 1953 saw early Vietnam service FROM Gerald Meador
Scholarship recipient says thanks to VHPA members FROM Amanda E. Hrubik
TAPS:
Greg Fullam - James Alfred Hensley - Godfrey Ludlow - William J. Maddox Jr. - Dominic "Deano" Martin - Roger Ratzlaff
BREIFS:
Unit making reunion plans
VHPA Newsletter deadlines
Annual VHPA membership due increases BY Tom Payne
Membership directory out soon BY Mike Law
Scholarship applicants score big BY Thomas Payne
VHPA scholarships now a reality BY Thomas Payne
Lam Son 719 was baptism by fire BY Dr. Jim Williams
REUNION:
Planning starts for 13th CAB reunion
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Volume: 19
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2001
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Reunion stimulates memories of Vietnam FROM George P. Brown
Manufacturer working on helicopter models FROM Mark A. Byrd
Having lunch with authors an enlightening experience FROM William J. Fitzgerald
Pro Stock Truck team could promote VHPA FROM Steve Vermillion
Heritage Foundation has successful season FROM
Students collecting stories from Vietnam veterans FROM Adam Navis
Mojave, first flown in 1953 saw early Vietnam service FROM Gerald Meador
Scholarship recipient says thanks to VHPA members FROM Amanda E. Hrubik
TAPS:
Greg Fullam - James Alfred Hensley - Godfrey Ludlow - William J. Maddox Jr. - Dominic "Deano" Martin - Roger Ratzlaff
BREIFS:
Unit making reunion plans
VHPA Newsletter deadlines
Annual VHPA membership due increases BY Tom Payne
Membership directory out soon BY Mike Law
Scholarship applicants score big BY Thomas Payne
VHPA scholarships now a reality BY Thomas Payne
Lam Son 719 was baptism by fire BY Dr. Jim Williams
REUNION:
Planning starts for 13th CAB reunion
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
Volume: 19
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2001
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610772
[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]
[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
LETTERS:
Two old friends respond to letter FROM Bob Evans
H-34 on newsletter cover indentified as VNAF FROM Len Lendh
Call sign was 'King Bee' FROM Gary Grow
Florida Chapter displays OH-6A at veterans reunion FROM Don Joyce
Ken Fritz's letter brings back memories for pilot FROM Ray Mayhew
Former WOC to sing in Senate chambers FROM Tom Payne
Visit to The Wall results in poem by VHPA member FROM Roger W. Ek
Another look at covert actions in Indochina FROM Jack W. Serig Sr.
Common sense didn't always prevail in Army FROM David Lovett
Transportation Corps group looking for new members FROM Richard A. Hartert
Australian magazine seeks images for Internet website FROM Neville Dawson
TAPS:
Billy C. Hupp - Robert A. Jones - Larry E. Joyce - Robert Lynn McCrarey - Henry A. Powell - Larry E. Stuart - Ronald Neil Timberlake - Lary Tweddie
REPORTS:
Scholarship committee leader needed BY Tom Payne
Vietnam Center launches symposium BY William J. Fitzgerald
Offensive highlight of '99 directory BY Mike Sloniker
Museum incorporates with new name
TV documenatry to tell pilots life
VHPA does well at AAAA, HAI meetings BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
REUNION:
Air Logistics
175th AHC
Vietnam veterans
Saturday activities start with 5k run BY Rhea Rippey
VHPA has Rocky Mountain chapter BY Tom Payne
FEATURES:
Genesis of SAR in Southeast Asia BY John Konek
It's unlikely UH-1B was assembled BY Cornelius F. McGillicuddy
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1999
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610773
[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]
[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
LETTERS:
Two old friends respond to letter FROM Bob Evans
H-34 on newsletter cover indentified as VNAF FROM Len Lendh
Call sign was 'King Bee' FROM Gary Grow
Florida Chapter displays OH-6A at veterans reunion FROM Don Joyce
Ken Fritz's letter brings back memories for pilot FROM Ray Mayhew
Former WOC to sing in Senate chambers FROM Tom Payne
Visit to The Wall results in poem by VHPA member FROM Roger W. Ek
Another look at covert actions in Indochina FROM Jack W. Serig Sr.
Common sense didn't always prevail in Army FROM David Lovett
Transportation Corps group looking for new members FROM Richard A. Hartert
Australian magazine seeks images for Internet website FROM Neville Dawson
TAPS:
Billy C. Hupp - Robert A. Jones - Larry E. Joyce - Robert Lynn McCrarey - Henry A. Powell - Larry E. Stuart - Ronald Neil Timberlake - Lary Tweddie
REPORTS:
Scholarship committee leader needed BY Tom Payne
Vietnam Center launches symposium BY William J. Fitzgerald
Offensive highlight of '99 directory BY Mike Sloniker
Museum incorporates with new name
TV documenatry to tell pilots life
VHPA does well at AAAA, HAI meetings BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
REUNION:
Air Logistics
175th AHC
Vietnam veterans
Saturday activities start with 5k run BY Rhea Rippey
VHPA has Rocky Mountain chapter BY Tom Payne
FEATURES:
Genesis of SAR in Southeast Asia BY John Konek
It's unlikely UH-1B was assembled BY Cornelius F. McGillicuddy
Volume: 17
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1999
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 28 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610778
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters
LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.
TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith
REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne
REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson
VHPA on parade
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters
LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.
TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith
REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne
REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson
VHPA on parade
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610779
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters
LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.
TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith
REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne
REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson
VHPA on parade
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
New membership contest begins BY Don Joyce
New program manager at VHPA headquarters
LETTERS:
Poem describes death of veteran FROM Ty Simmons
WOCs oblivious to events of 1968 FROM Les Davison
Washington parade event to remember FROM John M. Kazlauskas
WOC Rock information wanted FROM Lou "Rocket" Rochat
Washing reunion - from wives corner FROM Rebeca Mizejewski
VHPA professor seeks pilots for panel session FROM Thomas Morrissey
Poem stems from pilots' longstanding rivalry FROM Preston "Skip" Shreve
NTSB file describes two planes colliding FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot saves wounded company commander FROM Beverly C. "John" Read
VC attack hueys, pilots on Nha Trang airstrip FROM Jack Serig Sr.
TAPS:
Selba Khomer Beaty Sr. - Lynn A. Carpenter - Joseph E. Gunnels - Charles W. "Buzz" Hair III - Oscar Maxey "Max" Hall - Francis John Hnatiuk - Kent Reinhard - John A. Robinson Jr. - Herbert Thorpe Sink - Charles I. "Irling" Smith
REPORTS:
VHPA history burned on new CD BY Gary Roush
Helicopter units north of Da Nang BY Mike Sloniker
Reflection on a war many years ago BY Dr. James R. Reckner
Las Vegas will host VHPA 2002 reunion
Young's book does the impossible BY Thomas Payne
REUNION:
Registration form in next newsletter BY Mike Law
What to do in Denver with or without car BY Mike Law
Take a day trip to Colorado Springs
Follow reunion hotel reservation procedures BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Pilot flies 'insertions,' 'extractions' BY Bob Johnson
VHPA on parade
Volume: 18
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2000
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610739
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
Seeking
Members bring 'objects to life
Membership directory at printer
Unit histories requested
Attorney's help needed
LETTERS:
Capt. Kenneth H. Brown's family wants information FROM Kenny Bunn
Was hooch visitor a long-tailed VC? FROM Mike Berry
Marine helo pilot writing book on war FROM John App
Mother seeking crew of medevac chopper FROM Nathalie Arens
Philadelphia reunion was a fantastic event FROM Billy Owen
Pilot planning book on Vietnam-Alabama FROM John B. Givhan
Artist wants Huey photos for Vietnam War painting FROM Rhu A. Bigay
Rocket warhead, fuze end up in pilot's lap FROM Jack Shields
Original 7/17th Cav members hold reunion FROM Greg Ross
Veteran wants information on friend from high school FROM Glenn Jeffers
TAPS:
Terry Adkins - Roy D. Jackson - Gary E. McCall - David Walton
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VHPA find 13,000 pilots; 13,000 missing BY Jack Glennon
Unit's yearbook was assembled with care BY George Sibert
Reunion travels to Heartland in '95 BY David Rittman
REPORTS:
New Approach taken on KIA issue BY Jack Clark
Communicating by computer grows BY Mel Canon
FEATURES:
Marines meet VC in first big battle BY Walter Wise
Chris Noel: veterans entertainer BY Chuck Howard
The no problem medical evacuation BY Bernard E. Grady
Volume: 12
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1994
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
Seeking
Members bring 'objects to life
Membership directory at printer
Unit histories requested
Attorney's help needed
LETTERS:
Capt. Kenneth H. Brown's family wants information FROM Kenny Bunn
Was hooch visitor a long-tailed VC? FROM Mike Berry
Marine helo pilot writing book on war FROM John App
Mother seeking crew of medevac chopper FROM Nathalie Arens
Philadelphia reunion was a fantastic event FROM Billy Owen
Pilot planning book on Vietnam-Alabama FROM John B. Givhan
Artist wants Huey photos for Vietnam War painting FROM Rhu A. Bigay
Rocket warhead, fuze end up in pilot's lap FROM Jack Shields
Original 7/17th Cav members hold reunion FROM Greg Ross
Veteran wants information on friend from high school FROM Glenn Jeffers
TAPS:
Terry Adkins - Roy D. Jackson - Gary E. McCall - David Walton
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VHPA find 13,000 pilots; 13,000 missing BY Jack Glennon
Unit's yearbook was assembled with care BY George Sibert
Reunion travels to Heartland in '95 BY David Rittman
REPORTS:
New Approach taken on KIA issue BY Jack Clark
Communicating by computer grows BY Mel Canon
FEATURES:
Marines meet VC in first big battle BY Walter Wise
Chris Noel: veterans entertainer BY Chuck Howard
The no problem medical evacuation BY Bernard E. Grady
Volume: 12
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1994
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610742
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
LETTERS:
First VHPA president Don Hildebrand dies
Daughter faithfully attended reunions FROM James C. Goldthorpe
155th AHC rescues two Air Force pilots FROM Jim Sewell
Helicopter crew FROM Kurt Adams
Bypaass gives member time to learn to computer FROM Tom Schalk
Former ARVN officer sends letter from Vietnam FROM Gary W. Wiltrout
Officer rescues U.S. pilot after helicopter crash FROM Mr. Tan Van Giau
Australian serviceman has dead pilot's helmet FROM David Barr
'Limpid flower' call sign becomes 'Flower Power' FROM Ken Fritz
Pilot's wife treasures affilitation with VHPA FROM Bev Wigger
'Flame Bath' missions released JP-4, av gas FROM Russ Janus
Lighthorse mini-reunion planned in Kansas City FROM Rex Gooch
Experiences different on Chinook CS drops FROM Michael B. Rainey
Information sought on first calvary unit FROM Howard T. Comer
TAPS:
Charles Baird - Edward P. Clinton - Kenneth W. Mosley - C.O. O'Donnell - George D. Somerville - Robert Dorsey Cloud - R. "Gene" Eugene Tolls - Jimmy Tucker - Richard Wayne Hinders
1995 REUNION:
Register early, keep expenses down By Dave Rittman
VHPA to be the highlight of the parade BY Kenny Bunn
Complete listing of reunion events
Driving to reunion? Follow these directions
Time, dates set aside for mini-reunion BY Bill Medsker
REPORTS:
More information needed for KIAs
Many people regulars on network BY Mel Canon
Historical Reference a big bargain BY Ken Fritz
FEATURES:
Red Lions wind up at Qui Nhon BY Dick Clifton
Rules of Engagemnt got to be ridiculous BY John Plummer
Sometimes you have to turn off the light BY Vincent A. Tortolano
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
LETTERS:
First VHPA president Don Hildebrand dies
Daughter faithfully attended reunions FROM James C. Goldthorpe
155th AHC rescues two Air Force pilots FROM Jim Sewell
Helicopter crew FROM Kurt Adams
Bypaass gives member time to learn to computer FROM Tom Schalk
Former ARVN officer sends letter from Vietnam FROM Gary W. Wiltrout
Officer rescues U.S. pilot after helicopter crash FROM Mr. Tan Van Giau
Australian serviceman has dead pilot's helmet FROM David Barr
'Limpid flower' call sign becomes 'Flower Power' FROM Ken Fritz
Pilot's wife treasures affilitation with VHPA FROM Bev Wigger
'Flame Bath' missions released JP-4, av gas FROM Russ Janus
Lighthorse mini-reunion planned in Kansas City FROM Rex Gooch
Experiences different on Chinook CS drops FROM Michael B. Rainey
Information sought on first calvary unit FROM Howard T. Comer
TAPS:
Charles Baird - Edward P. Clinton - Kenneth W. Mosley - C.O. O'Donnell - George D. Somerville - Robert Dorsey Cloud - R. "Gene" Eugene Tolls - Jimmy Tucker - Richard Wayne Hinders
1995 REUNION:
Register early, keep expenses down By Dave Rittman
VHPA to be the highlight of the parade BY Kenny Bunn
Complete listing of reunion events
Driving to reunion? Follow these directions
Time, dates set aside for mini-reunion BY Bill Medsker
REPORTS:
More information needed for KIAs
Many people regulars on network BY Mel Canon
Historical Reference a big bargain BY Ken Fritz
FEATURES:
Red Lions wind up at Qui Nhon BY Dick Clifton
Rules of Engagemnt got to be ridiculous BY John Plummer
Sometimes you have to turn off the light BY Vincent A. Tortolano
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610745
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM fredrrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610652
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
LETTERS:
First VHPA president Don Hildebrand dies
Daughter faithfully attended reunions FROM James C. Goldthorpe
155th AHC rescues two Air Force pilots FROM Jim Sewell
Helicopter crew FROM Kurt Adams
Bypaass gives member time to learn to computer FROM Tom Schalk
Former ARVN officer sends letter from Vietnam FROM Gary W. Wiltrout
Officer rescues U.S. pilot after helicopter crash FROM Mr. Tan Van Giau
Australian serviceman has dead pilot's helmet FROM David Barr
'Limpid flower' call sign becomes 'Flower Power' FROM Ken Fritz
Pilot's wife treasures affilitation with VHPA FROM Bev Wigger
'Flame Bath' missions released JP-4, av gas FROM Russ Janus
Lighthorse mini-reunion planned in Kansas City FROM Rex Gooch
Experiences different on Chinook CS drops FROM Michael B. Rainey
Information sought on first calvary unit FROM Howard T. Comer
TAPS:
Charles Baird - Edward P. Clinton - Kenneth W. Mosley - C.O. O'Donnell - George D. Somerville - Robert Dorsey Cloud - R. "Gene" Eugene Tolls - Jimmy Tucker - Richard Wayne Hinders
1995 REUNION:
Register early, keep expenses down By Dave Rittman
VHPA to be the highlight of the parade BY Kenny Bunn
Complete listing of reunion events
Driving to reunion? Follow these directions
Time, dates set aside for mini-reunion BY Bill Medsker
REPORTS:
More information needed for KIAs
Many people regulars on network BY Mel Canon
Historical Reference a big bargain BY Ken Fritz
FEATURES:
Red Lions wind up at Qui Nhon BY Dick Clifton
Rules of Engagemnt got to be ridiculous BY John Plummer
Sometimes you have to turn off the light BY Vincent A. Tortolano
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1995
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
LETTERS:
First VHPA president Don Hildebrand dies
Daughter faithfully attended reunions FROM James C. Goldthorpe
155th AHC rescues two Air Force pilots FROM Jim Sewell
Helicopter crew FROM Kurt Adams
Bypaass gives member time to learn to computer FROM Tom Schalk
Former ARVN officer sends letter from Vietnam FROM Gary W. Wiltrout
Officer rescues U.S. pilot after helicopter crash FROM Mr. Tan Van Giau
Australian serviceman has dead pilot's helmet FROM David Barr
'Limpid flower' call sign becomes 'Flower Power' FROM Ken Fritz
Pilot's wife treasures affilitation with VHPA FROM Bev Wigger
'Flame Bath' missions released JP-4, av gas FROM Russ Janus
Lighthorse mini-reunion planned in Kansas City FROM Rex Gooch
Experiences different on Chinook CS drops FROM Michael B. Rainey
Information sought on first calvary unit FROM Howard T. Comer
TAPS:
Charles Baird - Edward P. Clinton - Kenneth W. Mosley - C.O. O'Donnell - George D. Somerville - Robert Dorsey Cloud - R. "Gene" Eugene Tolls - Jimmy Tucker - Richard Wayne Hinders
1995 REUNION:
Register early, keep expenses down By Dave Rittman
VHPA to be the highlight of the parade BY Kenny Bunn
Complete listing of reunion events
Driving to reunion? Follow these directions
Time, dates set aside for mini-reunion BY Bill Medsker
REPORTS:
More information needed for KIAs
Many people regulars on network BY Mel Canon
Historical Reference a big bargain BY Ken Fritz
FEATURES:
Red Lions wind up at Qui Nhon BY Dick Clifton
Rules of Engagemnt got to be ridiculous BY John Plummer
Sometimes you have to turn off the light BY Vincent A. Tortolano
Volume: 13
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1995
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610655
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM Frederrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Seeking BY Richard Brass
Wife profoundly moved at husband's reunion FROM Linda Byrd-Dennison
Coverage of celebration brings lumpto the throat FROM Frederrick F. Mentzer
War memorial garden in spectacular setting FROM Steve Dillman
Flying through dark 'clouds' has brought years of laughs BY Pat Dougan
Could helicopter cut brother's taxi fare? FROM Vicki Bellah
Australian Navy pilot researching for book FROM Mark Ogden
Helicopters were always there FROM Bradley N. Jimerson
Calling all Vietnam helicopter pilots FROM Robin Hunter Neillands
Coast Guard chopper scores 'kills' at show FROM Jim Schueckler
TAPS:
Chris M. Conroe - Dennis H. Laffick - Harold Sidney Lanier - Marvin Odom - Lawrence E. Potts Jr. - James Anthony Welling
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Colin Powell was major during Huey crash
Vietnam buddies attend welcoming BY Mike Sloniker
Approach made 45 minutes after takeoff BY Gary Roush
Project has 138 helicopter patches BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
Mortars dropped from helicopter By Drew Boudrieau
Manfred the dog had ability to predict rockets, mortars BY J.C. Pennington
Chopper loved flying BY Paul Jenkins
Curley tailed dogs BY Jim McDaniel
Pilot flew for 'White Hat Airlines' BY Edward Hintz
Army aviator enjoy victory at sea BY Mel Canon
Kham Duc evacuated under fire By Bruce Lake
Pilot recalls flying Pedro in Vietnam BY R. Nathan Greene
166th AMD should be added to list BY John Grow
Pilot sees photos of his own close call By George G. Reese Jr.
Volume: 13
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: October 1995
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Mar 2017 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610631
[Number of Pages: 20]
PRESIDENTS ROLL CALL BY Gary Slaughter
LETTERS:
VHPA logo and name use FROM Gary Slaughter
Aviator's luck holds, winds seat with coin toss
Historical committee wants photos, videos FROM Bill Greenhalgh
Crash injures pilot
VHPA'er recruits in desert FROM Ken Fritz
'Pale Horse" driver gives background FROM LTC David S. Ferrell
145th Meets at Rucker FROM Ralph Orlando
Response overwhelming FROM Gary D. Ford
Parade for Vietnam vets TOO FROM CW4 John Popin
"Thanks" for the reunion FROM Dan Higgins
Newsletter seeks material FROM Jack Swickard
Raulsont reference touching FROM James K. Mabrey
Friends of brother sought FROM Jean Owen
Historian seeks information FROM Joe "Doc" Kralich
Aviator writing manuscript FROM Hardy Z. Bogue
Lt. Thomas L. Kleis dies in line of duty
Ex-wingman removes legs FROM Greg Ross
FEATURES:
Pilot rides on cobra's rocket pod during medevac BY Gregory Johnson
REUNION:
Ren Reunion wrap-up BY T.L. Pearcy Sr.
Reunion 1992 BY Kenny Bunn
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Assistance solicited BY Jack Glennon
Membership dues increase BY Dan Ferguson
1991 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
BOOK REVIEW:
Vietnam: the Helicopter War
TAPS:
Lt. Thomas L. Kleis
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1991
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
PRESIDENTS ROLL CALL BY Gary Slaughter
LETTERS:
VHPA logo and name use FROM Gary Slaughter
Aviator's luck holds, winds seat with coin toss
Historical committee wants photos, videos FROM Bill Greenhalgh
Crash injures pilot
VHPA'er recruits in desert FROM Ken Fritz
'Pale Horse" driver gives background FROM LTC David S. Ferrell
145th Meets at Rucker FROM Ralph Orlando
Response overwhelming FROM Gary D. Ford
Parade for Vietnam vets TOO FROM CW4 John Popin
"Thanks" for the reunion FROM Dan Higgins
Newsletter seeks material FROM Jack Swickard
Raulsont reference touching FROM James K. Mabrey
Friends of brother sought FROM Jean Owen
Historian seeks information FROM Joe "Doc" Kralich
Aviator writing manuscript FROM Hardy Z. Bogue
Lt. Thomas L. Kleis dies in line of duty
Ex-wingman removes legs FROM Greg Ross
FEATURES:
Pilot rides on cobra's rocket pod during medevac BY Gregory Johnson
REUNION:
Ren Reunion wrap-up BY T.L. Pearcy Sr.
Reunion 1992 BY Kenny Bunn
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Assistance solicited BY Jack Glennon
Membership dues increase BY Dan Ferguson
1991 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
BOOK REVIEW:
Vietnam: the Helicopter War
TAPS:
Lt. Thomas L. Kleis
Volume: 9
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1991
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610764
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1998
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones
TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner
BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together
REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd
REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater
FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1998
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610706
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Article by dustoff pilot draws responses FROM Rod Dykhouse
In response to Bill Perkins 'Dustoff down!' FROM Franklin McFadden
Author addresses ROTC banquet at alma mater FROM James T. Joyce
Old friends continue bond made in training FROM Michael A. Holt
Families of KIA pilots share Dallas breakfast FROM Julie Kink
Whatever happened to my '67 fastback FROM Mike Sheuerman
After 32 years, adviser thanks pilot for rescue FROM Jim Stein
TAPS:
Elmer O. Amacker - Earnest L. Grimm - Marvin "Maxie" Levine - Dennis Marvicsin - Dennis R. Russo
REPORTS:
Annual business meeting BY Hayden Jones
Financial statements
Golfers had great time at tour 18
Vince Vance show one to remember BY Mike Sheuerman
Vendors: looking for more at San Francisco reunion next year BY Rich Buzen
Rodeo a VHPA reunion highlight BY Mike Sheuerman
VHPA members attend dedication BY Angelo Spelios
Pilots mess up elevator takeoff at reunion hotel
Reunion 21: Dallas VHPA event one of biggest, best-operated BY Joe Bilitzke
San Francisco to host 2005 reunion BY Dave Rittman
Block dates on calendar for reunion 2005
Calendar relies on members' photos BY Al Harinck
Memorial dedicated at Fort Rucker
Volume: 22
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2004
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Article by dustoff pilot draws responses FROM Rod Dykhouse
In response to Bill Perkins 'Dustoff down!' FROM Franklin McFadden
Author addresses ROTC banquet at alma mater FROM James T. Joyce
Old friends continue bond made in training FROM Michael A. Holt
Families of KIA pilots share Dallas breakfast FROM Julie Kink
Whatever happened to my '67 fastback FROM Mike Sheuerman
After 32 years, adviser thanks pilot for rescue FROM Jim Stein
TAPS:
Elmer O. Amacker - Earnest L. Grimm - Marvin "Maxie" Levine - Dennis Marvicsin - Dennis R. Russo
REPORTS:
Annual business meeting BY Hayden Jones
Financial statements
Golfers had great time at tour 18
Vince Vance show one to remember BY Mike Sheuerman
Vendors: looking for more at San Francisco reunion next year BY Rich Buzen
Rodeo a VHPA reunion highlight BY Mike Sheuerman
VHPA members attend dedication BY Angelo Spelios
Pilots mess up elevator takeoff at reunion hotel
Reunion 21: Dallas VHPA event one of biggest, best-operated BY Joe Bilitzke
San Francisco to host 2005 reunion BY Dave Rittman
Block dates on calendar for reunion 2005
Calendar relies on members' photos BY Al Harinck
Memorial dedicated at Fort Rucker
Volume: 22
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2004
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 24 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive
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