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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610780
[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: 300Newsletter610781
[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: 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: 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: 300Newsletter610758
[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: 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 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: 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: 2336Newsletter475144
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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: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 28 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475150
[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: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
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: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 22 Feb 2018]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475128
[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 John Woodward
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
Author(s): ©Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. All rights reserved.
Item Creation Date: September/October 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 13 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 John Woodward
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
Author(s): ©Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association. All rights reserved.
Item Creation Date: September/October 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 13 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475134
[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: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [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: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 1932Newsletter610841
[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: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Apr 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: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Apr 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474993
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Argentina UH Club preserves hueys FROM Max Mizejewski
Breakfast visit leads to reunion FROM Doug Miller
Newsletter article helps find cause of malady FROM Robert A. Heber
Author to interview scout crews FROM Wayne Mutza
Australian researches history of battalion FROM Clive Swaysland
Old friend looking for helicopter pilot FROM Robin Carneen
TAPS:
John "Jack" J. Cooley III - Truman Allen Craig - Patrick Wallace Emery Sr. - Carl "Rock" Fallquist - John B. Fleming Jr. - Richard Geraghty - Charles L. Haney - Harold L. Huff - Dick Legener - Joel L. Lovvorn - Edward P. Lukert Jr. - Dennis Marvicsin - Lawrence "Mac" F. McDonald - Edd Shinn - Phillip Ray "Stoney" Stone - Bennie Eugene Young
REUNION:
San Francisco site of VHPA get-together in July BY Joe Bilitzke and Dave Rittman
Golfers: reunin features early departure for Stonetree Golf Club course BY Mike Whitten
United offers discount fares
Schedule
Bay cruise: dinner, dancing cap San Francisco Belle voyage BY Joe Bilitzke
Island trip: Maui golf, beach excursion planned after reunion BY Mike Whitten
Reunion, hotel outline refund policy
Re-using reunion lanyards can cut expenses BY Mike Sheuerman
REPORTS:
Vietnam War museum receives UH-1H
Association launches drive for new members BY Dana Young
Membership can be given as a gift BY Mike Sheuerman
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
LETTERS:
Argentina UH Club preserves hueys FROM Max Mizejewski
Breakfast visit leads to reunion FROM Doug Miller
Newsletter article helps find cause of malady FROM Robert A. Heber
Author to interview scout crews FROM Wayne Mutza
Australian researches history of battalion FROM Clive Swaysland
Old friend looking for helicopter pilot FROM Robin Carneen
TAPS:
John "Jack" J. Cooley III - Truman Allen Craig - Patrick Wallace Emery Sr. - Carl "Rock" Fallquist - John B. Fleming Jr. - Richard Geraghty - Charles L. Haney - Harold L. Huff - Dick Legener - Joel L. Lovvorn - Edward P. Lukert Jr. - Dennis Marvicsin - Lawrence "Mac" F. McDonald - Edd Shinn - Phillip Ray "Stoney" Stone - Bennie Eugene Young
REUNION:
San Francisco site of VHPA get-together in July BY Joe Bilitzke and Dave Rittman
Golfers: reunin features early departure for Stonetree Golf Club course BY Mike Whitten
United offers discount fares
Schedule
Bay cruise: dinner, dancing cap San Francisco Belle voyage BY Joe Bilitzke
Island trip: Maui golf, beach excursion planned after reunion BY Mike Whitten
Reunion, hotel outline refund policy
Re-using reunion lanyards can cut expenses BY Mike Sheuerman
REPORTS:
Vietnam War museum receives UH-1H
Association launches drive for new members BY Dana Young
Membership can be given as a gift BY Mike Sheuerman
Volume: 22
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474994
[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
Jones stepping down as secretary/treasurer BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
LETTERS:
Years make difference in pilot's homecoming FROM John R.Q. Finke
Chopper crew saves special forces team FROM Tom Payne
Writer conduct survey of pilots at 2004 reunion FROM Jerry Gladysz
Wife thanks members for helping understand FROM Jaqi Sellon
The day our gunships almost killed Steamer FROM Mike Sheuerman
People, spirit make VHPA reunions great FROM Forrest B. Snyder Jr.
REUNION:
San Francisco exciting location for annual event BY Dave Rittman
Schedule
Registration enforcement policy under review
Rules determine refunds on reunion events
REPORTS:
Association details election policy
Policy spells out investment rules
Amending bylaw, articles changes require rules
Policy establishes access to records
Each of us could recruit new member or pay dues BY Mike Sheuerman
Restated article of incorporation of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Bylaws of the VHPA
Volume: 22
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dan Ferguson
Jones stepping down as secretary/treasurer BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
LETTERS:
Years make difference in pilot's homecoming FROM John R.Q. Finke
Chopper crew saves special forces team FROM Tom Payne
Writer conduct survey of pilots at 2004 reunion FROM Jerry Gladysz
Wife thanks members for helping understand FROM Jaqi Sellon
The day our gunships almost killed Steamer FROM Mike Sheuerman
People, spirit make VHPA reunions great FROM Forrest B. Snyder Jr.
REUNION:
San Francisco exciting location for annual event BY Dave Rittman
Schedule
Registration enforcement policy under review
Rules determine refunds on reunion events
REPORTS:
Association details election policy
Policy spells out investment rules
Amending bylaw, articles changes require rules
Policy establishes access to records
Each of us could recruit new member or pay dues BY Mike Sheuerman
Restated article of incorporation of Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association
Bylaws of the VHPA
Volume: 22
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter474997
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
Still time to seek office BY Angelo Spelios
LETTERS:
How many remember good deeds performed? FROM Ken Bryant
Marine Corps colonel looks for father's friends FROM Greg Woodward
Pilot finds helicopter he flew in Vietnam FROM Curt Knapp
Daughter seeking father - a VN helicopter pilot FROM Clyde Jackson
Caricature of general turns up at garage sale FROM Jim Koch
Restored America's huey welcome sight for veterans FROM John Nielsen
VHPA a true friend of RVN dustoff crews FROM Bill Perkins
Author wants to include helicopter pilot in book FROM William "Bill" Schroder
VHPA exists to help pilots find one another FROM Mike Sheuerman
Help would be great FROM George "Muff" Handley
Adviser seeks plots to say thanks! FROM John Peeff
Aussie veteran seeks helicopter pilots FROM John Eaton
TAPS:
Edward Lee Busic - Ronald W. Davis - Richard Houghton - Robert Wayne Childs - W.C. Price - Michael S. Van. Sickle - Robert Harold Varney Jr.
REPORTS:
Investment committee doing well BY Bob Smith
Bilitzke leaves office after 6 years BY Joe Bilitzke
Association thanks golf sponsors BY Mike Whitten
Pappy Jones lead for fourth annual motorcycle run BY Ken Lindstrom
Dallas reunion to have new vendors BY Rich Buzen
REUNION:
Registering at Adams Mark Hotel now easier BY Dana M. Young
Vince Vance, Valiants to perform BY Mike Sheuerman
Son finds chopper ride really cool! BY Mike Sheuerman
Mini-reunions
Reunion briefs
Special tours available in Dallas
In Shadow of the Blade to be shown BY Cheryl Fries
FEATURES:
Pilot attend Air Museum ceremony BY Jay Riseden
Pilot describes ARA missile attack BY James W. Ford
Volume: 22
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
Still time to seek office BY Angelo Spelios
LETTERS:
How many remember good deeds performed? FROM Ken Bryant
Marine Corps colonel looks for father's friends FROM Greg Woodward
Pilot finds helicopter he flew in Vietnam FROM Curt Knapp
Daughter seeking father - a VN helicopter pilot FROM Clyde Jackson
Caricature of general turns up at garage sale FROM Jim Koch
Restored America's huey welcome sight for veterans FROM John Nielsen
VHPA a true friend of RVN dustoff crews FROM Bill Perkins
Author wants to include helicopter pilot in book FROM William "Bill" Schroder
VHPA exists to help pilots find one another FROM Mike Sheuerman
Help would be great FROM George "Muff" Handley
Adviser seeks plots to say thanks! FROM John Peeff
Aussie veteran seeks helicopter pilots FROM John Eaton
TAPS:
Edward Lee Busic - Ronald W. Davis - Richard Houghton - Robert Wayne Childs - W.C. Price - Michael S. Van. Sickle - Robert Harold Varney Jr.
REPORTS:
Investment committee doing well BY Bob Smith
Bilitzke leaves office after 6 years BY Joe Bilitzke
Association thanks golf sponsors BY Mike Whitten
Pappy Jones lead for fourth annual motorcycle run BY Ken Lindstrom
Dallas reunion to have new vendors BY Rich Buzen
REUNION:
Registering at Adams Mark Hotel now easier BY Dana M. Young
Vince Vance, Valiants to perform BY Mike Sheuerman
Son finds chopper ride really cool! BY Mike Sheuerman
Mini-reunions
Reunion briefs
Special tours available in Dallas
In Shadow of the Blade to be shown BY Cheryl Fries
FEATURES:
Pilot attend Air Museum ceremony BY Jay Riseden
Pilot describes ARA missile attack BY James W. Ford
Volume: 22
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475003
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
'Original 66' clarification BY the Excutive Council
LETTER:
Advisor seeks pilots - to say 'thanks!' FROM John Peeff
Nearly 33 years old and still going strong FROM Mike Sheuerman
Pilot asks help with address FROM Bob "Z" Zajonc
Writer gives perspective of Special Forces captain FROM Steve Spies
Name of pilot rescued from water as Pate FROM Charles Stonecipher
Association could help members connect dots FROM Jerry Gladysz
REPORTS:
Directory Committee started 20 years ago BY Gary Roush
Job description lacking for historian BY Mike Sloniker
VHPA not set up to operate chapters BY Dana Young
Committee makes technology work BY Charles Holley
Fritz makes contact with news media prior to VHPA reunions BY Ken Fritz
TAPS:
David R. Bailey - Russell D. "Rock" Capps Sr. - William Gurski
REUNION:
VHPA celebrates milestone - 21st reunion BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Tour 18 course features first class amenities BY Mike Whitten
Face reading: spouses to be shown how to read expressions BY Joe Bilitzke
Museum dedication at Fort Wolters BY Edd Luttenberger
Thoughts of banquets stir memories BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
'Original 66' clarification BY the Excutive Council
LETTER:
Advisor seeks pilots - to say 'thanks!' FROM John Peeff
Nearly 33 years old and still going strong FROM Mike Sheuerman
Pilot asks help with address FROM Bob "Z" Zajonc
Writer gives perspective of Special Forces captain FROM Steve Spies
Name of pilot rescued from water as Pate FROM Charles Stonecipher
Association could help members connect dots FROM Jerry Gladysz
REPORTS:
Directory Committee started 20 years ago BY Gary Roush
Job description lacking for historian BY Mike Sloniker
VHPA not set up to operate chapters BY Dana Young
Committee makes technology work BY Charles Holley
Fritz makes contact with news media prior to VHPA reunions BY Ken Fritz
TAPS:
David R. Bailey - Russell D. "Rock" Capps Sr. - William Gurski
REUNION:
VHPA celebrates milestone - 21st reunion BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Tour 18 course features first class amenities BY Mike Whitten
Face reading: spouses to be shown how to read expressions BY Joe Bilitzke
Museum dedication at Fort Wolters BY Edd Luttenberger
Thoughts of banquets stir memories BY Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Volume: 22
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475004
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA legal challenges
LETTERS:
Pilot seeks name of rescued man FROM John J. Butler
Soldiers in Gulf, Delta share some similarities FROM Douglas Gandy
Argentine Army pilots continue flying hueys FROM Phil Marshall
Very old friend seeks pilot's current address FROM Lynne Gresham
Most valuable recognition FROM Charles Heberle
The Army way: friends' names start with same letters FROM Greg Smith
Commander chose unique way to discipline soldiers FROM James B. Thompson
Old Vietnam dogs learn new tricks at Fort Hood FROM Tom Payne
Pilot's daughter seeks friends of her father FROM Sherry Landrum
TAPS:
James Dwight Barry - Richard "Pat" Paul Bray - Alie H. Campbell - Darwin G. Edwards - Jesse W. Glance - Henry Colon Fariss - Donald H. Haines - John Wiley Hazlewood - Robert Steele Jones Jr. - Leland "Lee" Thornton Kennedy - Charles N. King - Warren "Randy" Porter - Allan Williams
Vietnam archive center seeks $16.3 million BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
There's lots to do near Dallas headquarters BY Mike Sheuerman
Vince Vance to entertain BY Mike Sheuerman
Rodeo highlight of reunion BY Mike Sheuerman
Motorcycles welcome at reunion BY Hayden Jones
National Vietnam War Museum center of festivities
Dallas has many unique distinctions
FEATURES:
Florida man restores, shows UH-1B from Vietnam BY Jack Serig Sr.
Pilot wonders if he should have made report BY Jack Serig Sr.
NC group wins first place award
Show to focus on Lamson 718 BY Rick Lester
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Winter 2003/2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA legal challenges
LETTERS:
Pilot seeks name of rescued man FROM John J. Butler
Soldiers in Gulf, Delta share some similarities FROM Douglas Gandy
Argentine Army pilots continue flying hueys FROM Phil Marshall
Very old friend seeks pilot's current address FROM Lynne Gresham
Most valuable recognition FROM Charles Heberle
The Army way: friends' names start with same letters FROM Greg Smith
Commander chose unique way to discipline soldiers FROM James B. Thompson
Old Vietnam dogs learn new tricks at Fort Hood FROM Tom Payne
Pilot's daughter seeks friends of her father FROM Sherry Landrum
TAPS:
James Dwight Barry - Richard "Pat" Paul Bray - Alie H. Campbell - Darwin G. Edwards - Jesse W. Glance - Henry Colon Fariss - Donald H. Haines - John Wiley Hazlewood - Robert Steele Jones Jr. - Leland "Lee" Thornton Kennedy - Charles N. King - Warren "Randy" Porter - Allan Williams
Vietnam archive center seeks $16.3 million BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
There's lots to do near Dallas headquarters BY Mike Sheuerman
Vince Vance to entertain BY Mike Sheuerman
Rodeo highlight of reunion BY Mike Sheuerman
Motorcycles welcome at reunion BY Hayden Jones
National Vietnam War Museum center of festivities
Dallas has many unique distinctions
FEATURES:
Florida man restores, shows UH-1B from Vietnam BY Jack Serig Sr.
Pilot wonders if he should have made report BY Jack Serig Sr.
NC group wins first place award
Show to focus on Lamson 718 BY Rick Lester
Volume: 22
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: Winter 2003/2004
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475007
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA receives IRS tax exemption letter BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Bandit flag shows up down under FROM Peter Seaward
Author writing history of Dak Seang Campaign FROM George S. Crawford
Fellow pilots help understand death FROM Fritz Miller
British security chief FROM Al Schonert
Wanted: pilots of '50s and '60s FROM Jim Eakins
FAA released wrong conclusion in death FROM Paul E. Uster
Daughter tries to find chopper pilot father FROM Terry J. "Woody" Wood
TAPS:
Thomas S. Cafferty - Clyde Lee Ford - Gilbert Keith Jenkins - Leighton Franklin Kohl - Robert H. McKeegan - Robert Odell Moree - Le Cong Quan - Danny Rowe - James W. Sandridge Jr. - Leo Francis Welsh - Henry Joseph Wilkins - James Wittman - George J. Young
REPORTS:
Directory BY Gary Roush
Got a war story?
Mason wins CHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
'What are they going to do, send me to Vietnam?' refreshing BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Reunion 2004 headquarters hotel largest in Texas BY Hayden Jones
Dallas M-Line provides free trolley service
Museum preserves JFK's legacy
Special treat awaits reunion golfers BY Mike Whitten
Good taste - fine restaurants abundant in Dallas area
FEATURES:
Dustoff on Fire! Medevac chopper: 'going down and burning!' BY William C. "Bill" Perkins
Volume: 21
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana M. Young
VHPA receives IRS tax exemption letter BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Bandit flag shows up down under FROM Peter Seaward
Author writing history of Dak Seang Campaign FROM George S. Crawford
Fellow pilots help understand death FROM Fritz Miller
British security chief FROM Al Schonert
Wanted: pilots of '50s and '60s FROM Jim Eakins
FAA released wrong conclusion in death FROM Paul E. Uster
Daughter tries to find chopper pilot father FROM Terry J. "Woody" Wood
TAPS:
Thomas S. Cafferty - Clyde Lee Ford - Gilbert Keith Jenkins - Leighton Franklin Kohl - Robert H. McKeegan - Robert Odell Moree - Le Cong Quan - Danny Rowe - James W. Sandridge Jr. - Leo Francis Welsh - Henry Joseph Wilkins - James Wittman - George J. Young
REPORTS:
Directory BY Gary Roush
Got a war story?
Mason wins CHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
'What are they going to do, send me to Vietnam?' refreshing BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Reunion 2004 headquarters hotel largest in Texas BY Hayden Jones
Dallas M-Line provides free trolley service
Museum preserves JFK's legacy
Special treat awaits reunion golfers BY Mike Whitten
Good taste - fine restaurants abundant in Dallas area
FEATURES:
Dustoff on Fire! Medevac chopper: 'going down and burning!' BY William C. "Bill" Perkins
Volume: 21
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475008
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana Young
LETTERS:
'Bus Eight' article reminder of reunion FROM Robert Mason
Orlando reunion a first-class event FROM Joe Finch
Original VHPA member honored with plaque FROM Chuck Topalian
Reunion has new twist in Orlando FROM Lee T. Strickland
First VHPA reunion a wonderful event FROM Tom Wood
Some of claims about PTSD preposterous FROM Rick Curtin
PTSD a cruel hoax perpetrated on vets FROM Dennis Hogan
Psychological diagnoses come in and out of favor FROM Alan McCulloch
Pilot's daughter seeking information about cancer FROM Heather Bartol
Museum invites president to fund-raiser in Texas FROM Frank Gilbert
First WOC class graduated from Camp Rucker in 1955 FROM Don Joyce
TAPS:
Michael A. Baker - Robert Howard Cowen - Gary Freeman - Michael Louis Frye - Billy J. Hampton - James "Jimmy" Allen Hardt - Thomas J. Janis - John Robert Keily - Jim Merryman - Paul L. Messa - Lawrence Andrew Olson - John Popovich Sr. - Phillip Layne Rutledge - Michael V. Stratton
REPORTS:
Annual business meeting
Orlando reunion attendance totals 1,942 pilots, guests
Record numbers joined association BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Bandit tactics revived after 35 years BY Tom Payne
Pilot describes dropping napalm BY Ron Richtsmeier
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dana Young
LETTERS:
'Bus Eight' article reminder of reunion FROM Robert Mason
Orlando reunion a first-class event FROM Joe Finch
Original VHPA member honored with plaque FROM Chuck Topalian
Reunion has new twist in Orlando FROM Lee T. Strickland
First VHPA reunion a wonderful event FROM Tom Wood
Some of claims about PTSD preposterous FROM Rick Curtin
PTSD a cruel hoax perpetrated on vets FROM Dennis Hogan
Psychological diagnoses come in and out of favor FROM Alan McCulloch
Pilot's daughter seeking information about cancer FROM Heather Bartol
Museum invites president to fund-raiser in Texas FROM Frank Gilbert
First WOC class graduated from Camp Rucker in 1955 FROM Don Joyce
TAPS:
Michael A. Baker - Robert Howard Cowen - Gary Freeman - Michael Louis Frye - Billy J. Hampton - James "Jimmy" Allen Hardt - Thomas J. Janis - John Robert Keily - Jim Merryman - Paul L. Messa - Lawrence Andrew Olson - John Popovich Sr. - Phillip Layne Rutledge - Michael V. Stratton
REPORTS:
Annual business meeting
Orlando reunion attendance totals 1,942 pilots, guests
Record numbers joined association BY Joe Bilitzke
FEATURES:
Bandit tactics revived after 35 years BY Tom Payne
Pilot describes dropping napalm BY Ron Richtsmeier
Volume: 21
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475009
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA uses professional planner for Orlando reunion
REUNION:
Reunion Edition Newsletter new this year
Final banquet
Missing Man toast and ceremony
Susan McDonald - Las Vegas entertainer really cares about the VHPA
Reunion schedule
Founders - VHPA to honor Original 66 at Orlando reunion
Thanks! Volunteers make reunion possible BY Dave Rittman
Mini-reunion schedule
Fireworks show
Parties kick off Orlando reunion
Private show
Pirates Adventure alternate show choice
AAHF to fly Huey during reunion
Tours planned for space center. ship
Golf tournament at Mystic Dunes
Dallas to be host of VHPA reunion in 2004
Anchors aweigh
Run/walk scheduled for Saturday
Shuttle bus available from hotel to airport
Membership grows, but help needed BY Dana M. Young
Two-piece band entertained VHPA before
Comedy theater company to perform during meeting
Library of Congress to videotape at reunion
LETTERS:
March/April cover shows OH-23's FROM Danny E. Gross
Cover caption incorrect on March/April issue FROM Bob Thompson
Mail likely forthcoming about designation mixup FROM Tom Taylor
Frictioning control standard at Wolters FROM Tom Hirschler
REUNION ANNIVERSARIES:
The first reunion - 1984
The fifth anniversary - 1988
The 10th anniversary - 1993
The 15th anniversary - 1998
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA uses professional planner for Orlando reunion
REUNION:
Reunion Edition Newsletter new this year
Final banquet
Missing Man toast and ceremony
Susan McDonald - Las Vegas entertainer really cares about the VHPA
Reunion schedule
Founders - VHPA to honor Original 66 at Orlando reunion
Thanks! Volunteers make reunion possible BY Dave Rittman
Mini-reunion schedule
Fireworks show
Parties kick off Orlando reunion
Private show
Pirates Adventure alternate show choice
AAHF to fly Huey during reunion
Tours planned for space center. ship
Golf tournament at Mystic Dunes
Dallas to be host of VHPA reunion in 2004
Anchors aweigh
Run/walk scheduled for Saturday
Shuttle bus available from hotel to airport
Membership grows, but help needed BY Dana M. Young
Two-piece band entertained VHPA before
Comedy theater company to perform during meeting
Library of Congress to videotape at reunion
LETTERS:
March/April cover shows OH-23's FROM Danny E. Gross
Cover caption incorrect on March/April issue FROM Bob Thompson
Mail likely forthcoming about designation mixup FROM Tom Taylor
Frictioning control standard at Wolters FROM Tom Hirschler
REUNION ANNIVERSARIES:
The first reunion - 1984
The fifth anniversary - 1988
The 10th anniversary - 1993
The 15th anniversary - 1998
Volume: 21
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475017
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Eliminating the bylaws confusion BY Joe Bilitzke
BRIEFS:
Mike Law leaving for Ghana
VHPA chairman gets new chairman
REUNION:
Time running out BY Dave Rittman
Special shuttle bus available at reunion
Driving to reunion?
Annual 5k run/walk set for July 5
Reunion schedule
UH-1 available for rides at reunion
Mini-reunions
REPORTS:
Hai Convention booth BY Mike Scheuerman
Membership grows to 12,000 pilots BY Dana M. Young
Seeking national officer? BY Mike Scheuerman
Library of Congress to tape at reunion
LETTERS:
Captures Vietnam pilot discusses POWs in Iraq FROM Mike Scheuerman
Program features crew from chopper company FROM Gil Ferrey
Information about program FROM Natalie Miller
Husband's death attributed to diabetes, 'rare' tumors FROM Mrs. Sandra A. Sullivan
Pilot saves crew chief other's lives in rescue FROM Craig Tonjes
TAPS:
Stanley E. Cagle - Wayne Lawrence Crocker - Jim Cunningham - Tony Ward Miller - Michael Raymond Redding - William E. Savedge
FEATURES:
White medevacs - MACV tested changing color to reduce casualties BY Mike Law and Larry Wagoner
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Eliminating the bylaws confusion BY Joe Bilitzke
BRIEFS:
Mike Law leaving for Ghana
VHPA chairman gets new chairman
REUNION:
Time running out BY Dave Rittman
Special shuttle bus available at reunion
Driving to reunion?
Annual 5k run/walk set for July 5
Reunion schedule
UH-1 available for rides at reunion
Mini-reunions
REPORTS:
Hai Convention booth BY Mike Scheuerman
Membership grows to 12,000 pilots BY Dana M. Young
Seeking national officer? BY Mike Scheuerman
Library of Congress to tape at reunion
LETTERS:
Captures Vietnam pilot discusses POWs in Iraq FROM Mike Scheuerman
Program features crew from chopper company FROM Gil Ferrey
Information about program FROM Natalie Miller
Husband's death attributed to diabetes, 'rare' tumors FROM Mrs. Sandra A. Sullivan
Pilot saves crew chief other's lives in rescue FROM Craig Tonjes
TAPS:
Stanley E. Cagle - Wayne Lawrence Crocker - Jim Cunningham - Tony Ward Miller - Michael Raymond Redding - William E. Savedge
FEATURES:
White medevacs - MACV tested changing color to reduce casualties BY Mike Law and Larry Wagoner
Volume: 21
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475123
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Article about mason personally uplifting FROM Ken Fritz
Mason same, soft-spoken person FROM Jack Swickard
Where is that deafening CH-21 on bumper sticker? FROM Robert S. Jones
Act in South Vietnam adds to memory of Kennedy era FROM Paul Maxwell
Vietnam helicopter pilot rescues aviator in Hip FROM Reed T. Kimzey
Common ground
TAPS:
Michael Allan Bruce - William Chester Buford - Robert L. Hamilton - Samuel P. Kalagian - Omar Kipe - Delbert Paul - Robert Peyton Walters Sr.
31 years later BY Mike Sloniker
Roulier recieves belated Medals BY Tom Payne
Member recounts how crew member died BY Mike Law
Film series tries to dispel myths of war
REUNION:
Only days remain until Las Vegas kickoff
Murder mystery planned for wives
VHPA can determine its legacy BY Robert Smith
VHPA BRIEFS:
Hornets plan mini-reunion
Calendar available in June
Booby trap downs helicopter
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Article about mason personally uplifting FROM Ken Fritz
Mason same, soft-spoken person FROM Jack Swickard
Where is that deafening CH-21 on bumper sticker? FROM Robert S. Jones
Act in South Vietnam adds to memory of Kennedy era FROM Paul Maxwell
Vietnam helicopter pilot rescues aviator in Hip FROM Reed T. Kimzey
Common ground
TAPS:
Michael Allan Bruce - William Chester Buford - Robert L. Hamilton - Samuel P. Kalagian - Omar Kipe - Delbert Paul - Robert Peyton Walters Sr.
31 years later BY Mike Sloniker
Roulier recieves belated Medals BY Tom Payne
Member recounts how crew member died BY Mike Law
Film series tries to dispel myths of war
REUNION:
Only days remain until Las Vegas kickoff
Murder mystery planned for wives
VHPA can determine its legacy BY Robert Smith
VHPA BRIEFS:
Hornets plan mini-reunion
Calendar available in June
Booby trap downs helicopter
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475124
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Las Vegas reunion attendance up from 2001
LETTERS:
Reunion brings back memories of recons FROM Rev. Bruce E. Carlson
Former Fort Wolters a fascinating place FROM Pam Burkholder
Pilot fondly recalls his late Chinook instructor FROM Billy J. Hampton
Ferranti sat out great race FROM Del Ferranti
Operation ruins moment after crew standby FROM Mike Sheuerman
'We Were Soldiers' movie was terrific FROM Lee Westbrook
Most Huey pilots suffered hearing loss flying in RVN FROM Dave Eastman
Swanson receives medal FROM Ron Quezada
TAPS:
George S. Beatty Jr. - Thomas Robert Herrington - John P. Boyajian - Michael McNellis - Frank Meszar - Vernon W. "Woody" Woodward
Maintenance theme of new directory BY Mike Law
Headquarters provides daily support BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA membership now stands at 10,877
Battle with enemy lasts five days BY Ron Leonard
VHPA reports additional details of annual audit
VHPA at the drag strip
BOOK REVIEW:
Book a great story on cheating odds BY Toma Payne
REUNION:
Reserve skybox for unit at reunion
Events going together for reunion BY Joe bilitzke
BRIEFS:
25th Battalion plans reunion
128th announces mini-reunion
VHPA Calendar needs photos
Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Las Vegas reunion attendance up from 2001
LETTERS:
Reunion brings back memories of recons FROM Rev. Bruce E. Carlson
Former Fort Wolters a fascinating place FROM Pam Burkholder
Pilot fondly recalls his late Chinook instructor FROM Billy J. Hampton
Ferranti sat out great race FROM Del Ferranti
Operation ruins moment after crew standby FROM Mike Sheuerman
'We Were Soldiers' movie was terrific FROM Lee Westbrook
Most Huey pilots suffered hearing loss flying in RVN FROM Dave Eastman
Swanson receives medal FROM Ron Quezada
TAPS:
George S. Beatty Jr. - Thomas Robert Herrington - John P. Boyajian - Michael McNellis - Frank Meszar - Vernon W. "Woody" Woodward
Maintenance theme of new directory BY Mike Law
Headquarters provides daily support BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA membership now stands at 10,877
Battle with enemy lasts five days BY Ron Leonard
VHPA reports additional details of annual audit
VHPA at the drag strip
BOOK REVIEW:
Book a great story on cheating odds BY Toma Payne
REUNION:
Reserve skybox for unit at reunion
Events going together for reunion BY Joe bilitzke
BRIEFS:
25th Battalion plans reunion
128th announces mini-reunion
VHPA Calendar needs photos
Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 2002
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475130
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Harley
LETTERS:
Helicopter program airs on History Channel FROM David F. Clemmer
Pilot recalls close call in front of Cobra FROM John Garrison
Author silicits photos from helicopter pilots FROM Frank Greco
Recent VHPA member enjoys work on Directory FROM R. Sterling Holbrook
AAHF second air show season now in full swing FROM Glenn Carr
Cousin trying to locate Vietnam helicopter pilot FROM Glenn Painter
Lengthy quest comes to end from Caribou pilot FROM Don Joyce
Skycrane club finally has prints of painting FROM Mike Law
VHPA Newsletter readers invited to dedication FROM Henry "Rick" Roll
New VHPA member thanks reunion committee for notice FROM Ken Sullivan
Green Hornet pilots sought FROM Robert Hall
170th AHC will hold party during the Denver reunion FROM George Nielsen
TAPS:
Robert A. Burbank - Dennis Lloyd Cunningham - Bob LePrairie
Placing bets not always so simple BY Kenny Bunn
Membership continuing to grow BY Dana M. Young
Book to generate scholarship funds BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Reunion hotel is Denver's largest
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
Hotel to hang unit banners
Wolf Express official shuttle
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Harley
LETTERS:
Helicopter program airs on History Channel FROM David F. Clemmer
Pilot recalls close call in front of Cobra FROM John Garrison
Author silicits photos from helicopter pilots FROM Frank Greco
Recent VHPA member enjoys work on Directory FROM R. Sterling Holbrook
AAHF second air show season now in full swing FROM Glenn Carr
Cousin trying to locate Vietnam helicopter pilot FROM Glenn Painter
Lengthy quest comes to end from Caribou pilot FROM Don Joyce
Skycrane club finally has prints of painting FROM Mike Law
VHPA Newsletter readers invited to dedication FROM Henry "Rick" Roll
New VHPA member thanks reunion committee for notice FROM Ken Sullivan
Green Hornet pilots sought FROM Robert Hall
170th AHC will hold party during the Denver reunion FROM George Nielsen
TAPS:
Robert A. Burbank - Dennis Lloyd Cunningham - Bob LePrairie
Placing bets not always so simple BY Kenny Bunn
Membership continuing to grow BY Dana M. Young
Book to generate scholarship funds BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Reunion hotel is Denver's largest
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
Hotel to hang unit banners
Wolf Express official shuttle
Volume: 19
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May 2001
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475181
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June/July 1996
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 31 May 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June/July 1996
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 31 May 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475184
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April/May 1996
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 08 May 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"
FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon
REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion
TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April/May 1996
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 08 May 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475187
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
History book finished BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
U.S.A., VHPA Reunion move Vietnam refugee FROM Linh Duy Vo
Gun Platoon supporter Special Forces team B-36 FROM Keith A. Alleger
Photos needed of Huey for Vietnam War display FROM Phil Marshall
Roasting turkey a tipoff it was Christmas in Vietnam Lt. roger W. Ek USN
October newsletter cover surprise to pilot in photo FROM Greg Gebhardt
October newsletter articles relate to events in book FROM Chester W. Carlock
Sister attempts to locate veteran who knew pilot FROM Linda Moreau
What did U.S. govt tell us about Vietnam War? FROM John S. Donaldson, Lancer 14
TAPS:
George Causey - Robert V. Sulcer - Lawrence M. Snyder
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bavarian aviation group researching airfield history FROM Martin Bach
Card recalls Vietnam at Christmas BY Jerry A. Temple
Pilot commutes to work by plane BY Rob Dykehouse
Beware of 'vets' asking for money BY Kenneth H. Fritz
Former Marine seeks pilot missing helmet
HAI 1996 will be held in Dallas in February BY Jack Jordan
FEATURES:
Swapping seats disturbs passengers BY Jim Schueckler
Marines' rescue ocurred on pilot's second day flying BY Sepo I. Hurme
Actions of pilot affect other people BY Dick Ellis
Project 404 had AF, Army aircraft BY John Quesenberry
This dog tail has a happy ending BY James "Sneaky" White
Blue Max covers U.S., ARVN troops BY Russ Warriner
Army logic shows at cav breakfast BY John Huffman
War memorial dedicated to aircraft BY W.T. Grant
REUNION:
Where in the heck is Santa Clause? BY Bob Norona
Reunion bus tours
Volume: 13
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1995
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 03 May 2017]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz
History book finished BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
U.S.A., VHPA Reunion move Vietnam refugee FROM Linh Duy Vo
Gun Platoon supporter Special Forces team B-36 FROM Keith A. Alleger
Photos needed of Huey for Vietnam War display FROM Phil Marshall
Roasting turkey a tipoff it was Christmas in Vietnam Lt. roger W. Ek USN
October newsletter cover surprise to pilot in photo FROM Greg Gebhardt
October newsletter articles relate to events in book FROM Chester W. Carlock
Sister attempts to locate veteran who knew pilot FROM Linda Moreau
What did U.S. govt tell us about Vietnam War? FROM John S. Donaldson, Lancer 14
TAPS:
George Causey - Robert V. Sulcer - Lawrence M. Snyder
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Bavarian aviation group researching airfield history FROM Martin Bach
Card recalls Vietnam at Christmas BY Jerry A. Temple
Pilot commutes to work by plane BY Rob Dykehouse
Beware of 'vets' asking for money BY Kenneth H. Fritz
Former Marine seeks pilot missing helmet
HAI 1996 will be held in Dallas in February BY Jack Jordan
FEATURES:
Swapping seats disturbs passengers BY Jim Schueckler
Marines' rescue ocurred on pilot's second day flying BY Sepo I. Hurme
Actions of pilot affect other people BY Dick Ellis
Project 404 had AF, Army aircraft BY John Quesenberry
This dog tail has a happy ending BY James "Sneaky" White
Blue Max covers U.S., ARVN troops BY Russ Warriner
Army logic shows at cav breakfast BY John Huffman
War memorial dedicated to aircraft BY W.T. Grant
REUNION:
Where in the heck is Santa Clause? BY Bob Norona
Reunion bus tours
Volume: 13
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1995
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 03 May 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475195
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[Number of Pages: 24]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn
LETTERS:
Ex-Army aviator top aerobatic pilot FROM Al Ellison
APOs worked better during Vietnam tour FROM Mike Lopez
Dooley wrote letter shortly beofre death FROM Jim McDanie
Pilot changes his mind during VHPA reunion FROM Alice Marie Rand
Helicopter etiquette found with old paper FROM John S. Donaldson
VIETNAM Chopper pilots meet in airliner cockpit FROM Rick Weiss
Pilot helping friend gather information FROM Bob Potvin, White 25
Membership directory is the finest one to date FROM Andrew Dulay
Former Vann aide/pilot looking for colleagues FROM Henry "Rick" Role
FEATURES:
Trip to shower burned into memory BY ED Wolfe
Crewmembers join VHPA network BY Mel Canon
Flying Cranes in I Corps and Laos BY Ed Strazzini
AF choppers used in reconnaissance BY J. David McClung
Closure: A Vietnam story BY Mike Austin
How 'Helicopter Valley' got name BY Mike Law
1995 REUNION:
It's time to make plans for reunion BY Bob Smith
Reunion hotel in heart of the city
TAPS:
Terrence L. Adkins - Donald Lee Craft
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: February 1995
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 03 May 2017]
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476680
[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: 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 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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
Vietnam Center & Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive
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Address
Texas Tech University, Box 41041, Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
(806)742-9010 -
Email
vnca@ttu.edu