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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 1932Newsletter610842
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


LETTERS:
Film producer says thanks to VHPA BY Paul J. Hansen
Wieck leaves, bids farewell to members FROM Mel Wieck
Association expresses gratitude FROM Raymond H. Blackman
Life member available to help with reunion FROM James E. Harris Jr.
Childhood friend seeks information FROM Michael J. Madden
Author wants helicopter photos taken in Vietnam FROM Bryan H. Willburn
Member sheds protective cover after phone call FROM James L. Caufman
German woman offers friendship FROM Andrea Marzahl


1994 REUNION:
Philadelphia site of 1994 Reunion BY Ralph Harvey
Philadelphia roots deep in history
HAI. 'The Gathering' will be in Anaheim BY Jack Jordan
Committee seeking help BY Gary B. Roush


TAPS:
Ronald A. Gischel - Joe Tobin


FEATURES:
Chinook crews join bucket brigade
Manuever takes gunship into a tree BY B.C. "Skip" Budny
Marines set up artillery with CH-35s BY Rick Phillips
Combat assault starts exciting day for crew BY Jack Tiesing
Flex guns fail to fire after tree strike BY B.C. "Skip" Budny
Maines does superb job with book BY Alan Fry

Volume: 11
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1993
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Apr 2017 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 1932Newsletter610860
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Roger Gould


LETTERS:
Unsolved mysteries FROM James P. Meade Jr
Full Circle FROM James P. Fazekas
Different views FROM lee Westbrook
Army astronaut FROM R.J. McCarry
A brother's search FROM Geral T. Johnson
I knew Fred Ferguson before the "Medal of Honor" FROM John J. Smith
What if...? FROM Randy Juge
Ruthless riders patch?? FROM Hank Johnson
Phoenix " At the reunion" FROM Jack Glennon
A message BY Thailand FROM Vu Van O
A shark fan FROM Jerry Ewen
Note BY door gunner FROM Ned Flecke
Who's welcome? FROM Col. C. Robinson Jr.
A quest for "knights" FROM Mike Cagle
Visitors welcome FROM Bud Henry


From the executive director FROM Mike Law
Looking for...
1988 Annual audit FROM Mike Law
New life members


TAPS:
James R. Rick Bollar - Dickie C. Hill


REUNION:
Nu Awlands "Ark Light" FROM Gary Slaughter

Volume: 6
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: December 1989
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 13 Apr 2017 [Updated: 01 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475199
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Boxing champs visit with pilots FROM Kenny Bunn, Jack Swickard
Pilot finds pals at first reunion FROM John A. Plummer
Battalion designated an aviation regiment FROM COl. Donald E. Vinson
Distinguished Flying Cross Society being organized FROM Alexander D. Ciurczak
'Oulaw'pilots compiling history of aviation unit FROM CW2 Dan McClinton
VHPA member wins Broken Wing award FROM Robert D. Hohman
Newsletter e-mail address good news for member FROM Alfred J. Clemens
Idea to use e-mail among pilots great FROM Loran Haworth
Mel Canon's article about email excellent FROM Doug Russell
It's great to visit over information superhighway FROM Richard Yood
Ex-Marine helo pilot impressed with reunion FROM Nernie McGinley
Huey being restored for Vietnam museum FROM John H.B. Pope


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Air-space museum plans Vietnam exhibit BY Phil Marshall


TAPS:
Stanley D. Arnold - Warren Bahlke - William C. Cantrell - Tom Johnson - John Luedtke - Jimmy V. Dobbs


REUNION:
Peach water tower set mood for trip BY Kenny Bunn
VHPA can access 70 million addresses BY Phil Marshall
Officers, chairmen report to VHPA
Marshall notes comments


FEATURES:
Night flying in Vietnam frightening BY Jim Schueckler
How Hornets' Corner got its name BY James Patterson
Two CH-47 missions controversial BY John Konek

Volume: 12
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 03 May 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475200
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


VHPA chapters


BRIEFS:
Veteran posters available
Packet available to vendors
Council sets agenda dealine
Seeking VHPA office?
Cruise for pilots almost a reality


Letters:
Vietnam War relics will be displayed at VHPA reunion FROM George G. Reese
What are the origins of hats, solo wings? FROM George D. Dyer "Spoor 5"
Lam Son 719 articles to be released again FROM Douglas M.F. Womack
Planning on attending FROM Jim E. Fulbrook
Helicopter pilot writes 'ode to an ugly aircraft' FROM Patrick P. O'Connell
Writer seeks photos of H, D model hueys FROM Joe Whisenhunt
Models available to help with women's memorial FROM Dianne Carlson Evans
VHPA members fly combat together again FROM John M. Harris


TAPS:
Clyde E. Lassen - Frank J. Sheperis


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VHPA historical reference directory volume available
VHPAers man booth at AAAA BY Phil Shaeffer, Larry Bruce
Directory dedicated to Lam Son 719 BY Mike Law


REUNION:
Countdown to reunion under way BY Ralph Harvey
Vendors out in force at the Philly reunion BY Ken Fritz
Col. Strayer to describe Son Tay raider at reunion
Mini-reunions listed for July 2, 3
Hotels, phone numberss, rates listed


REVIEW:
'Flying' along information superhighway BY Mel Canon


FEATURES:
In early days, old road maps used BY Dan Ross
Photograph brings back memories BY Rodger L. McAllister
Provisional brigade active during existence BY Bob Nevins

Volume: 12
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475214
[Number of Pages: 22]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Gary Slaughter
Memorabilia to be on display
Seeking VHPA office? BY Ken Fritz


LETTERS:
Visitor surprises VHPA member FROM Tom Tolar Jr.
VHPA members help judge competitions FROM Jack Jordan
Cousin seeks information on aviator killed in 1970 FROM Greg Howard
Ex-crew chief wants information on company; pilot's whereabouts FROM Jim Ritchey
Cover photo brings back memories FROM Rudy Ribbeck
Polish student asks members for help FROM Dagmara Kowalewska
Pilot's courage serves as example to everyone FROM Simon Isherwood
Son appeals for information FROM Gary Moyer



REPORTS:
Hai and Gathering fertile sources BY Jack Jordan
Banner, camera missing
Membership drive very successful BY Jack Glennon
Have you seen this crash before?
Historical Committee says thanks BY Bill Greenhalgh
Crashes kill three helicopter pilots


REUNION:
Members to get break at reunion BY Kenny Bunn
Proposed amendment to the VHPA constitution and bylaws
Tips offered for easy registering
Governor welcomes VHPA to Georgia BY Zell Miller
Schedule of events


FEATURES:
Soviet helicopters use revetments BY D.E. "Zeke" Rodgers



BOOK REVIEW:
Marine ilot recounts combat experiences
Mills' book on scouts will bring back memories BY Jack Swickard
Vietnam - the Helicopter War BY Chris Genna


Collectively Speaking

Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: January 1992
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 08 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475222
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Greg Ross


LETTERS:
A special thanks FROM J.M. Waugh
Rekindled friendship FROM Michael Burton
The hardest question FROM Jerry Montoya
Get "in touch" FROM Jack Shields
Finding friends FROM Michael Waggoner
Vietnam update FROM Rob Nelson
ATC in RVN FROM William J. Palmergunner
Bunn of beauty FROM Kenny Bunn
Vietnam BY on high FROM Joel D. Long
Reunion FNG FROM Fred Counter
Thunderbirds and bandits FROM Robert H.R. Nelson
Historical committee update FROM Bill Greenhalgh


REUNION:
1990 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
New Orleans reunion recap BY Gary Slaughter


TAPS:
Mike Hammons

Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1990
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: 2112Newsletter476718
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


LETTERS:
Ex-Thunderbird describes big battle FROM Jack Clark
Phone starts to ring after joining VHPA FROM Ludford T. Creef
Former Ranger says 'thanks' to chopper pilots FROM Bob Parker
Pilot wants more 'reads' for chopper screenplay FROM Larry Freeland
Robin Hood seeks video of Lai Khe FROM Col. Michael E. Haas
VHPA officer consoles family of racing driver FROM Kenneth W. Bunn
Coors thanks VHPA members for sponsorship FROM Warren Hutchings
Directory stirs strong feelings; thanks for work FROM William H. Vanover


FEATURES:
NVA training saves Huey, crew BY Ray Pollok
Vietnam vets fly Russion choppers BY Chris Genna
VNAF squadrons bore a terrible burden BY John B. Konek


1993 REUNION:
VHPA meeting attracts 300 members
Newsletter expands to six editions
Phone service tracks down friends from Vietnam tour BY Jack Jordan
Members give accounts of reunion
Splitting reunion sites had some advantages, too BY Jack Glennon
Vendors serve members at reunion BY Ken Fritz
VHPA reunion, Arizona visit very enjoyable BY Kenny Bunn
Vendors serve members at reunion BY Ken Fritz
Many people made reunion a success BY Paul Uster
Council oks 'lite' version of directory


REPORTS:
Reports of 'passing' keep occurring BY Gary Roush


BOOK REVIEW:
Helicopter pilot's book released BY Wes Clark

Volume: 11
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1993
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: 2112Newsletter476768
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Greg Ross


LETTERS:
A special thanks FROM J.M. Waugh
Rekindled friendship FROM Michael Burton
The hardest question FROM Jerry Montoya
Get "in touch" FROM Jack Shields
Finding friends FROM Michael Waggoner
Vietnam update FROM Rob Nelson
ATC in RVN FROM William J. Palmergunner
Bunn of beauty FROM Kenny Bunn
Vietnam BY on high FROM Joel D. Long
Reunion FNG FROM Fred Counter
Thunderbirds and bandits FROM Robert H.R. Nelson
Historical committee update FROM Bill Greenhalgh


REUNION:
1990 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
New Orleans reunion recap BY Gary Slaughter


TAPS:
Mike Hammons

Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1990
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: 2112Newsletter476769
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Greg Ross


LETTERS:
A special thanks FROM J.M. Waugh
Rekindled friendship FROM Michael Burton
The hardest question FROM Jerry Montoya
Get "in touch" FROM Jack Shields
Finding friends FROM Michael Waggoner
Vietnam update FROM Rob Nelson
ATC in RVN FROM William J. Palmergunner
Bunn of beauty FROM Kenny Bunn
Vietnam BY on high FROM Joel D. Long
Reunion FNG FROM Fred Counter
Thunderbirds and bandits FROM Robert H.R. Nelson
Historical committee update FROM Bill Greenhalgh


REUNION:
1990 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
New Orleans reunion recap BY Gary Slaughter


TAPS:
Mike Hammons

Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1990
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 19 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476797
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL FROM Mike McDonald


FROM THE EDITOR BY Roger Gould


LETTERS:
Say what? FROM Larry Schnaubelt
As I sat down FROM Michael Deady
What is it? FROM Dal Renshaw
Enclosed is my membership renewal FROM Michael R. Hayes
The nose sticker "What is it?" FROM Rick King
What is it? FROM Robert Elliott
What is it? FROM J.D. Huss
Pairs to open-trips to win FROM Robert F. Potvin
I get my FROM Robert "Smokey" Searcy
The December newsletter FROM Greg Conaway and Steve Conaway
Since the September FROM Bob Horowitz
"Flying fuzz" FROM Bob Percy
A Ruffled RUF!! FROM William Ruff
21st history FROM Phillip D. Chinnery
The following may be of help FROM Jim Crawford
Bringing home the bacon!! FROM Bill McGee
Blue star FROM Jim Sanford
No classes, but tons of class FROM Jon A. Boule
Powerful experience FROM Gene Trask
"Recruiter a Go Go" FROM Dave Canfield
Wildest dreams FROM David Redden
"The dying place" FROM Gary Grow
Marine and VHPA'er - for life FROM Mike Williams
Playboy 99- Wanted down under! FROM Bernie Newson
"Rice over Rice Paddies" FROM Charlie Rice
"Top Gun" FROM Phil Marshall
Seawolf remembered FROM Mark S. Mizel, M.D.


From the executive director FROM Larry Clark
Attention all former "Blueghost" pilots FROM Greg Ross
One Vet's memories FROM Richard D. McCaig
Looking for
Upcoming events
Letter from Pleiku
New life members


REUNION:
4th Annual reunion tentative schedule Thursday, July 2nd - Sunday, July 5th


TAPS:
John R. Mullen - Warren "Matt" Sandlin.Jr - Richad C. Brims - John O'Malley

Item Creation Date: March 1987
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 25 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610635
[Number of Pages: 22]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Gary Slaughter
Memorabilia to be on display
Seeking VHPA office? BY Ken Fritz


LETTERS:
Visitor surprises VHPA member FROM Tom Tolar Jr.
VHPA members help judge competitions FROM Jack Jordan
Cousin seeks information on aviator killed in 1970 FROM Greg Howard
Ex-crew chief wants information on company; pilot's whereabouts FROM Jim Ritchey
Cover photo brings back memories FROM Rudy Ribbeck
Polish student asks members for help FROM Dagmara Kowalewska
Pilot's courage serves as example to everyone FROM Simon Isherwood
Son appeals for information FROM Gary Moyer



REPORTS:
Hai and Gathering fertile sources BY Jack Jordan
Banner, camera missing
Membership drive very successful BY Jack Glennon
Have you seen this crash before?
Historical Committee says thanks BY Bill Greenhalgh
Crashes kill three helicopter pilots


REUNION:
Members to get break at reunion BY Kenny Bunn
Proposed amendment to the VHPA constitution and bylaws
Tips offered for easy registering
Governor welcomes VHPA to Georgia BY Zell Miller
Schedule of events


FEATURES:
Soviet helicopters use revetments BY D.E. "Zeke" Rodgers



BOOK REVIEW:
Marine ilot recounts combat experiences
Mills' book on scouts will bring back memories BY Jack Swickard
Vietnam - the Helicopter War BY Chris Genna


Collectively Speaking

Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 1992
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 08 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610647
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


VHPA chapters


BRIEFS:
Veteran posters available
Packet available to vendors
Council sets agenda dealine
Seeking VHPA office?
Cruise for pilots almost a reality


LETTERS:
Vietnam War relics will be displayed at VHPA reunion FROM George G. Reese
What are the origins of hats, solo wings? FROM George D. Dyer "Spoor 5"
Lam Son 719 articles to be released again FROM Douglas M.F. Womack
Planning on attending FROM Jim E. Fulbrook
Helicopter pilot writes 'ode to an ugly aircraft' FROM Patrick P. O'Connell
Writer seeks photos of H, D model hueys FROM Joe Whisenhunt
Models available to help with women's memorial FROM Dianne Carlson Evans
VHPA members fly combat together again FROM John M. Harris


TAPS:
Clyde E. Lassen - Frank J. Sheperis


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
VHPA historical reference directory volume available
VHPAers man booth at AAAA BY Phil Shaeffer, Larry Bruce
Directory dedicated to Lam Son 719 BY Mike Law


REUNION:
Countdown to reunion under way BY Ralph Harvey
Vendors out in force at the Philly reunion BY Ken Fritz
Col. Strayer to describe Son Tay raider at reunion
Mini-reunions listed for July 2, 3
Hotels, phone numberss, rates listed


REVIEW:
'Flying' along information superhighway BY Mel Canon


FEATURES:
In early days, old road maps used BY Dan Ross
Photograph brings back memories BY Rodger L. McAllister
Provisional brigade active during existence BY Bob Nevins

Volume: 12
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June 1994
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 12 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610648
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Boxing champs visit with pilots FROM Kenny Bunn, Jack Swickard
Pilot finds pals at first reunion FROM John A. Plummer
Battalion designated an aviation regiment FROM COl. Donald E. Vinson
Distinguished Flying Cross Society being organized FROM Alexander D. Ciurczak
'Oulaw'pilots compiling history of aviation unit FROM CW2 Dan McClinton
VHPA member wins Broken Wing award FROM Robert D. Hohman
Newsletter e-mail address good news for member FROM Alfred J. Clemens
Idea to use e-mail among pilots great FROM Loran Haworth
Mel Canon's article about email excellent FROM Doug Russell
It's great to visit over information superhighway FROM Richard Yood
Ex-Marine helo pilot impressed with reunion FROM Nernie McGinley
Huey being restored for Vietnam museum FROM John H.B. Pope


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Air-space museum plans Vietnam exhibit BY Phil Marshall


TAPS:
Stanley D. Arnold - Warren Bahlke - William C. Cantrell - Tom Johnson - John Luedtke - Jimmy V. Dobbs


REUNION:
Peach water tower set mood for trip BY Kenny Bunn
VHPA can access 70 million addresses BY Phil Marshall
Officers, chairmen report to VHPA
Marshall notes comments


FEATURES:
Night flying in Vietnam frightening BY Jim Schueckler
How Hornets' Corner got its name BY James Patterson
Two CH-47 missions controversial BY John Konek

Volume: 12
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1994
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 22 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610738
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Boxing champs visit with pilots FROM Kenny Bunn, Jack Swickard
Pilot finds pals at first reunion FROM John A. Plummer
Battalion designated an aviation regiment FROM COl. Donald E. Vinson
Distinguished Flying Cross Society being organized FROM Alexander D. Ciurczak
'Oulaw'pilots compiling history of aviation unit FROM CW2 Dan McClinton
VHPA member wins Broken Wing award FROM Robert D. Hohman
Newsletter e-mail address good news for member FROM Alfred J. Clemens
Idea to use e-mail among pilots great FROM Loran Haworth
Mel Canon's article about email excellent FROM Doug Russell
It's great to visit over information superhighway FROM Richard Yood
Ex-Marine helo pilot impressed with reunion FROM Nernie McGinley
Huey being restored for Vietnam museum FROM John H.B. Pope


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Air-space museum plans Vietnam exhibit BY Phil Marshall


TAPS:
Stanley D. Arnold - Warren Bahlke - William C. Cantrell - Tom Johnson - John Luedtke - Jimmy V. Dobbs


REUNION:
Peach water tower set mood for trip BY Kenny Bunn
VHPA can access 70 million addresses BY Phil Marshall
Officers, chairmen report to VHPA
Marshall notes comments


FEATURES:
Night flying in Vietnam frightening BY Jim Schueckler
How Hornets' Corner got its name BY James Patterson
Two CH-47 missions controversial BY John Konek

Volume: 12
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1994
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 03 May 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476801
[Number of Pages: 16]
FRONT COVER: The Wreath, the wall, and Bud Holzman BY C. David Owens


LETTERS:
President's roll call FROM Mike McDonald
Mike's folks FROM Mrs. C. Donald O'Donnell
Flying FROM Paricia Luebke
Good morning America FROM Steve Bell
Dear helicopter pilot, thanks for... FROM John Kerin McCombs
"What was it like, really?" FROM Ray Wood
Tears, sweat and long hours FROM Tom Murphy
VM06 FROM Joe Turner
Over paddies - no carrier FROM Allen Andrus
"Hiss and P---" memories FROM Ronald Merritt
Thankful 'bulldog' FROM Douglass Scott
"Strike" praise FROM Vic Gilliland
Bulldog trauma FROM John Barber
Air relic news FROM Jim Spiers
Like VHPA (and Bob) FROM Linda Riutta
Bounty hunter FROM Clinton Cain
"Glassy-eyed" FROM Jerry Gray
"No slip" newsletter FROM Bill Lawson
Looking for a 'blueghost' FROM Tim Petersen
"Early day stories" FROM Bill McGee
51B-35th Coming up FROM Dick Foreman
"Millions of miles" FROM Joseph McGovern
Super recruiter loved reunion FROM Bob Clark
"Missed by 38" FROM Bill Grauling
"Better late" FROM James Nathan Post
Brother! Check these brothers! FROM Robert Fila
Impressive Reunion FROM Don Beatty
The Cobra Company FROM Wayne Mutza

REUNION:
Reunion '86 - After action report
Annual business meeting BY C. David Owens
Attention all Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine, and Navy Pilots!! BY Mike Law
Fourth Annual Reunion BY Jay Elliott

Item Creation Date: September 1986
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 25 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610628
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Greg Ross


LETTERS:
A special thanks FROM J.M. Waugh
Rekindled friendship FROM Michael Burton
The hardest question FROM Jerry Montoya
Get "in touch" FROM Jack Shields
Finding friends FROM Michael Waggoner
Vietnam update FROM Rob Nelson
ATC in RVN FROM William J. Palmergunner
Bunn of beauty FROM Kenny Bunn
Vietnam BY on high FROM Joel D. Long
Reunion FNG FROM Fred Counter
Thunderbirds and bandits FROM Robert H.R. Nelson
Historical committee update FROM Bill Greenhalgh


REUNION:
1990 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
New Orleans reunion recap BY Gary Slaughter


TAPS:
Mike Hammons

Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1990
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: 300Newsletter610737
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Boxing champs visit with pilots FROM Kenny Bunn, Jack Swickard
Pilot finds pals at first reunion FROM John A. Plummer
Battalion designated an aviation regiment FROM COl. Donald E. Vinson
Distinguished Flying Cross Society being organized FROM Alexander D. Ciurczak
'Oulaw'pilots compiling history of aviation unit FROM CW2 Dan McClinton
VHPA member wins Broken Wing award FROM Robert D. Hohman
Newsletter e-mail address good news for member FROM Alfred J. Clemens
Idea to use e-mail among pilots great FROM Loran Haworth
Mel Canon's article about email excellent FROM Doug Russell
It's great to visit over information superhighway FROM Richard Yood
Ex-Marine helo pilot impressed with reunion FROM Nernie McGinley
Huey being restored for Vietnam museum FROM John H.B. Pope


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Air-space museum plans Vietnam exhibit BY Phil Marshall


TAPS:
Stanley D. Arnold - Warren Bahlke - William C. Cantrell - Tom Johnson - John Luedtke - Jimmy V. Dobbs


REUNION:
Peach water tower set mood for trip BY Kenny Bunn
VHPA can access 70 million addresses BY Phil Marshall
Officers, chairmen report to VHPA
Marshall notes comments


FEATURES:
Night flying in Vietnam frightening BY Jim Schueckler
How Hornets' Corner got its name BY James Patterson
Two CH-47 missions controversial BY John Konek

Volume: 12
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1994
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: 1932Newsletter610843
[Number of Pages: 16]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


LETTERS:
Ex-Thunderbird describes big battle FROM Jack Clark
Phone starts to ring after joining VHPA FROM Ludford T. Creef
Former Ranger says 'thanks' to chopper pilots FROM Bob Parker
Pilot wants more 'reads' for chopper screenplay FROM Larry Freeland
Robin Hood seeks video of Lai Khe FROM Col. Michael E. Haas
VHPA officer consoles family of racing driver FROM Kenneth W. Bunn
Coors thanks VHPA members for sponsorship FROM Warren Hutchings
Directory stirs strong feelings; thanks for work FROM William H. Vanover


FEATURES:
NVA training saves Huey, crew BY Ray Pollok
Vietnam vets fly Russion choppers BY Chris Genna
VNAF squadrons bore a terrible burden BY John B. Konek


1993 REUNION:
VHPA meeting attracts 300 members
Newsletter expands to six editions
Phone service tracks down friends from Vietnam tour BY Jack Jordan
Members give accounts of reunion
Splitting reunion sites had some advantages, too BY Jack Glennon
Vendors serve members at reunion BY Ken Fritz
VHPA reunion, Arizona visit very enjoyable BY Kenny Bunn
Vendors serve members at reunion BY Ken Fritz
Many people made reunion a success BY Paul Uster
Council oks 'lite' version of directory


REPORTS:
Reports of 'passing' keep occurring BY Gary Roush


BOOK REVIEW:
Helicopter pilot's book released BY Wes Clark

Volume: 11
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1993
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Apr 2017 [Updated: 30 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 1932Newsletter610863
[Number of Pages: 16]
PRESIDENT'S ROLL CALL BY Greg Ross


LETTERS:
A special thanks FROM J.M. Waugh
Rekindled friendship FROM Michael Burton
The hardest question FROM Jerry Montoya
Get "in touch" FROM Jack Shields
Finding friends FROM Michael Waggoner
Vietnam update FROM Rob Nelson
ATC in RVN FROM William J. Palmergunner
Bunn of beauty FROM Kenny Bunn
Vietnam BY on high FROM Joel D. Long
Reunion FNG FROM Fred Counter
Thunderbirds and bandits FROM Robert H.R. Nelson
Historical committee update FROM Bill Greenhalgh


REUNION:
1990 Annual business meeting BY Mike Law
New Orleans reunion recap BY Gary Slaughter


TAPS:
Mike Hammons

Volume: 7
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 1990
Collection: Mr. Don Cameron Thomson Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475121
[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: 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: 2336Newsletter475190
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenneth Fritz


VHPA Chapters
Unit patch project off to a good start
seeking


BRIEFS:
Historical reference directory
Nichols seeks pilots' poetry
The 1995 membership directory
1996 VHPA calendar
1995 VHPA calendar


LETTERS:
Kansas City reunion special meaningful FROM Doug James
Bob Hope had planned to attend 1995 reunion FROM Dave Rittman
VHPA participation high point for parade FROM Al McCormick
POW/MIA postage stamp has a helicopter pilot link FROM Bill Kelbaugh
Red Lions' commander flew choppers in Vietnam FROM Raymond S. Shelton
Cost of aircraft a factor in recognizing pilots? FROM Jim Causey
What was in Malaria pills we took during our tours? FROM John L. Keller
Rich Hinders set standard for fellow pilot to follow FROM John L. Penny
Snake Doctor was 'Cadillac" of Vietnam hueys in 1996 FROM Charley "Pappy" Morehouse


TAPS:
Kit Beatton - Stuart L. Saikkonen - Lige "Bill" Tillman - Madison A. Wilson


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Members can help assure accurate history BY Gary Roush


REPORT:
Chairmen, officers report to VHPA
Bunns make annual trek to reunion BY Kenny Bunn
VHPA Database Committee now collecting digitized Vietnam photos BY Gary Roush


FEATURES:
WO1 nerd big, yellow - legendary BY Jay Risenden
Marines have a proud song history BY Harvey Olitsky
Aviator died during rescue attempt BY Frank Tierney
Still 'flying'
Net gets some activity at reunion BY Mel Canon


VHPA NEWS:
Chapter to be at national rally
Marshall looking for interviewer


REUNION:
Everything was up to date in... Kansas City for the 1995 VHPA reunion

Volume: 13
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August 1995
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475196
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Polish militray historian seeks helicopter pilots FROM Piotr Taras
Mel Canon column was very enjoyable FROM D.I. Smith
Descriptions of CS drops bring back old memories FROM Jim Dooley
Assault helicoper unit trying to locate members FROM James L. "Jay" Riseden
'Bomber' chopper pilot shares more information FROM Ed Faught
Reunion brings four pilots back together FROM Ken Fritz
CH-47 'bomber' pilot describes normal mission FROM Walt Luelling
UH-1C pilot recalls his bombing mission FROM Gordon Ealtey
Son Tay Mission pilot thanks VHPA members FROM Jay. M Strayer
Is tattoo too much? FROM Gregory M. Gove


ANNOUNCMENTS:
Sorting history done with feeling BY Bob Davies
This is a good year to attend HAI Convention, Gathering BY Jack Jordan


TAPS:
Jimmy G. Tucker


1995 REUNION:
Christmas brings thoughts of reunion BY Bob Smith


FEATURES:
Listserver sends 'mail' to subscribers BY Mel Canon
Christmas spirit alive in far-off war BY Jim Schueckler
Footlocker useful during Hope show BY Ed Faught
Christmas truce which actually held BY Mel Canon
Night Medevac rewarded with smile BY Rod Carlson

Volume: 12
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475198
[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: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475201
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Phil Marshall


VHPA chapters


BRIEFS:
'Spirit of America' available
Historical directory scheduled
Calendar
Council sets agenda deadline
Seeking VHPA office?
Committee wants details about platoons


LETTERS:
Marathon is member's mid-life crisis FROM Don Wood
Experience can take years to accumulate FROM O. Boyd Wynne
Federation has one VHPA member FROM Kenneth R. Cochran
Thank you note to pilots draws a nice response FROM Phil Marshall
French TV director seeks vets FROM Julien Meije
Sending out newsletters a great idea FROM Mel Canon
Memorial story in newsletter appreciated FROM William L. (Larry) Little
Daughter searching for father's friend FROM Jennifer Adams


TAPS:
Jimmy V. Dobbs - Paul Erekson - Clifford R. Hendryx - Gerald Dean Jones - Pierre R. Lefebvre - Richard D. Gleason - Donald Rollins - Ken Shriver - Burton "Jon" J. Vleck


Museum asks for crewmen names BY Gary Roush
HCA needs judges to help with nationals BY Jack Jordan


1994 REUNION:
Reunion begins in three months BY Ralph Harvey
Follow these directions to hotel
Hotels, phone numbers, rates listed
Chapter would like guards for helicopters BY Jerry Seago


Seeking...


REVIEW:
Video on helicopters, pilots is well done


FEATURES:
Marine pilots in lucky 66 percent BY Fred Pratt
Directory spurs search for memorabilia BY Gary Stahlhuth
'Scarfing' mission leads to downing BY Gary Stahlhuth
Terms describe dustoff pilot's life BY Gary Stahlhuth


History Book improved, but delayed


Fritz has information on Pennsylvania vendor taxes

Volume: 12
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 1994
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 07 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476710
[Number of Pages: 20]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Kenny Bunn


LETTERS:
Polish militray historian seeks helicopter pilots FROM Piotr Taras
Mel Canon column was very enjoyable FROM D.I. Smith
Descriptions of CS drops bring back old memories FROM Jim Dooley
Assault helicoper unit trying to locate members FROM James L. "Jay" Riseden
'Bomber' chopper pilot shares more information FROM Ed Faught
Reunion brings four pilots back together FROM Ken Fritz
CH-47 'bomber' pilot describes normal mission FROM Walt Luelling
UH-1C pilot recalls his bombing mission FROM Gordon Ealtey
Son Tay Mission pilot thanks VHPA members FROM Jay. M Strayer
Is tattoo too much? FROM Gregory M. Gove


ANNOUNCMENTS:
Sorting history done with feeling BY Bob Davies
This is a good year to attend HAI Convention, Gathering BY Jack Jordan


TAPS:
Jimmy G. Tucker


1995 REUNION:
Christmas brings thoughts of reunion BY Bob Smith


FEATURES:
Listserver sends 'mail' to subscribers BY Mel Canon
Christmas spirit alive in far-off war BY Jim Schueckler
Footlocker useful during Hope show BY Ed Faught
Christmas truce which actually held BY Mel Canon
Night Medevac rewarded with smile BY Rod Carlson

Volume: 12
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: December 1994
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 01 May 2017]
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