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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610757
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[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
VHPA Headquarters will relocate, effective Dec. 1
How Dave earned the nickname 'Mud Puppy' BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
New VHPA member provides information FROM Rick Brooks
Roomate hit in head helping to supply BOQ FROM Wayne R. "Crash" Coe
E-mail addresses should be included FROM John C. Ross
Addresses not compromising FROM Leslie H. Combs
Publishing addresses a great idea BY Rodney H. Rowe
Privacy of e-mail not a concern FROM Roy E. Ziegler
E-mail address more anonymous FROM Jim Meunier
Please include e-mail addresses FROM George Miller
What's big deal about addresses? FROM Earl Doty
E-mail address directory favored FROM Chuck Restivo
E-mail addresses should be in directory FROM Jay Elliot
Publishing e-mail addresses fine FROM Barry McHenry
E-mail addresses should be added FROM Tom Hartley
All communications should have addresses FROM Dennis P. Vasey
E-mail addresses great for communicating FROM Gary L. Calhoun
Letter from comabt zone has a familiar ring to it FROM Ken Fritz
'The Wonder Warthog' lives on after removal FROM George Miller
Helicopter crewmember asks for help on claim FROM Dick Calton
Family Contacts Committee composed of volunteers FROM Jim Schueckler
Association does good work FROM W.W. McGowan II
Classmates get together during Orlando reunion FROM Larry Wigger
New Membership Directory shows 'Charlie model shuffle' FROM Ken Fritz
Why is platoon leader's name left out of listings? FROM Gary Worthy
Writer seeking information FROM Wayne Mutza
TAPS:
Melvin H. "Mike" Drake - Bruce English - William D. "Dave" Mason - Richard "Dick" I. Rehn - Don G. Shroyer - Isaac R. Sisk.
REPORTS:
Old Warrior wonders about men BY Lee Westbrook
Directory cover photo has an error BY Mike Law
War museum gaining momentum BY James L. Irwin
BRIEFS:
VHPA thanks Joe Kline
Calendar photos on CD?
Calendar features 15 photos
Photos should have been returned
FEATURES:
Some actions occured outside Nam BY Mike Law
Pilot training made up along way BY Ken Bording
Calendar has various choppers BY Ken Fritz
REUNION:
Reunion features Fort Wolters visit BY Gerald Brazell
City embraces heritage of the Ol
Volume: 15
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1997
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610760
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[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
VHPA seeks members interested in serving on Executive Council BY Dave Rittman
Florida Chapter joins parade in Eustis, FL BY Don Joyce
LETTERS:
Flying SS-11 'Hog' almost punishment FROM N.G. "Glenn" Brown
Conditions can appear long after war service FROM John J. Jewett
Does VHPA send letters to surviving spouses? FROM Gil Ferrey
Article about instructor receives strong response FROM Ira Will McComic
Canadian film company seeking pilot's stories FROM Pilar Segura
Helicopter crewmembers learned enduring lessons FROM Bobby McBride
Magazine writer to contact 1st Cavalry Division pilots FROM Douglas W. Nelms
Letter in VHPA Newsletter helps Ranger locate friend FROM Donald J. Long
VHPA member responds to article in newsletter FROM D.P. "Phil" DeWoody
Korean aviator friend helps track down man FROM Shawn Marshall
Korean helicopter pilots identified after story ran FROM Ki-Sun Han
Publications help keep valued memories alive FROM J. Dailey
TAPS:
William R. Boatwright - Shannon D. Clark - Evangelos Dantos - James H. Hill - Thomas Albert Mandelke - Frank Luke Pinner - Cicero Stutts - George L. Youngblood Jr.
REPORTS:
Top general salutes chopper pilots BY Allan Hoffman
VHPA well represented at AAAA BY Vic Rose
Chapter attends Florida veterans reunion BY Don Joyce
Sun N Fun Fly In big success for chapter BY Herb Nagel
Marine Corps pilots subject of book BY Tome Payne
New Directory will include e-mail addresses BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Relive Fort Wolters experience BY Cleve Clark and Gerald Brazell
Golf tourney at Carswell
Rooms available at Clarion
Eric Burdon to perform at reunion
Tour of Bell Helicopter scheduled
Fort Worth has diverse attractions
Directions for traveling from DFW Airport
FEATURES:
Brothers fly on the sly in Vietnam BY John B. Madden
A pilot lived because of brave men BY Mike Law
Membership grows for third straight month BY Gary Roush
BRIEFS:
1998 Membership Directory
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1998
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
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Added: 31 Mar 2017 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475143
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
Nashville reunion first, but not last FROM Bob Bales
Great four days spent at reunion FROM Don Joyce
Reunion '99 organizers deserve praise for work FROM John Bercaw
Reunion organization, camaraderie impressive FROM Dan Dantzler
Where is Yosemite Sam? Send him home to Juneau FROM Steve Dillman
Vietnam combat veterans meet at battalion reunion FROM John B. Givhan
Young Army aviators watch Marine approach FROM Alex Kelley
Essay describes reunion of aviation warrant officers FROM Don Joyce
Why didn't I receive a Purple Heart Medal? FROM Jack Serig Sr.
'Rattlers,' 'Firebirds' decorated 26 years late FROM Doug Womack
Pilot enjoys remarkable time at Nashville reunion FROM Jack Carpenter
E-mail address jumbled in letter about TCCA FROM Richard Hartert
Notice of death saddens friend from Glasgow FROM Sandy Mercer
TAPS:
Allen Barklage - Billy A. Davidson - John L. Freeouf - John G. Hill Jr. - Gerald E. Porter - James D. Wallace II - Freddie L. Waters
REPORTS:
Ohio River chapter planning reunion BY Bob Hamilton
Officers elected, committees report
California chapter treated to flights BY Ken Fritz
Tips on recruiting VHPA members BY Don Joyce
Database Committee busy at reunion BY Gary Roush
Meet VHPA member No. 10,000! BY Tom Payne
Members support history of 1972 Easter Offensive BY Mike Sloniker
Committee seeks more rooms in DC BY John Powell
BRIEFS:
Deadline near for renewals
Reservations available in August
California members sought BY Dana M. Young
191st AHC plans reunion
Did you have Seabee experience? BY David W. Schill
Huey part of Labor Day parade
Price drops on 1999 calendars
FEATURES:
VHPA pilot saluted as national hero BY Anthony J. Gonzalez
Clines flew with 'Ghostriders' in Vietnam
Volume: 17
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 1999
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475151
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
VHPA serious about members' privacy BY Ken Fritz
LETTERS:
Missile system predated TOW FROM Art Danby
Pilot meets instructor on Fort Wolters visit FROM Paul M. Cotter
First VHPA reunion far better than hoped FROM Ronald N. Timberlake
After-action report needed on Huey FROM Bobby Holtzclaw
Fort Campbell battalion seeking Kingman pilot FROM Beau Brumfield
Pilots meet in strangest places during reunion FROM Bill Medsker
Member looking forward to 1999 Nashville reunion FROM William J. Fitzgerald
Valuable Army aviation history on reel of tape FROM Marty Heuer
Reunion at Fort Worth extremely well done FROM Greg Smith
Minutemen of 176th AHC now have a unit webpage FROM John Johnston
E-mail helps Army buddies get together in Alabama FROM Walter J. Ellis
Aviator seeking former warrant who served with him in Vietnam FROM Dave Blackburn
Cav pilot reports reactions different from those expected by writer FROM Ken Kloppel
TAPS:
William R. Boatwright - James S. Byrd Jr. - Robert C. Lentz - Robert W. Maxwell - John B. Morgan - Charles Perry Shank
REPORTS:
California Chapter North attends reunion BY Ken Fritz
Chapter holds pre-reunion tune-up party BY Ken Fritz
Mid American Plans mini for Veterans Day BY Gary Wineteer
Reunion draws record attendance BY John Grow
All reunion events well attended By Angelo Spelios
WOC Chorus performs at VHPA Banquet BY Mike Roulier
Business meeting covers wide range
Committee operates 16 databases BY Gary Roush
Law thanks VHPA for years served BY Mike Law
BRIEFS:
E-mail addresses to be published
Historian seeking UH-1 pilots
Newsletter deadlines listed
REUNION:
Plan now for '99 Nashville reunion BY Ross Rainwater
Toast honors 'Missing Man' at banquets By Mike Hurley
FEATURES:
Wife reports death of Felipe Lariosa BY John B. Givham
Crane mini-reunion draws 19 pilots BY Jim Messinger
Mission draws chopper into Laos BY Harry R. Nevling
One person common to both Nam tours BY Thomas Payne
Volume: 16
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 1998
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: 2336Newsletter475152
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[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
VHPA seeks members interested in serving on Executive Council BY Dave Rittman
Florida Chapter joins parade in Eustis, FL BY Don Joyce
LETTERS:
Flying SS-11 'Hog' almost punishment FROM N.G. "Glenn" Brown
Conditions can appear long after war service FROM John J. Jewett
Does VHPA send letters to surviving spouses? FROM Gil Ferrey
Article about instructor receives strong response FROM Ira Will McComic
Canadian film company seeking pilot's stories FROM Pilar Segura
Helicopter crewmembers learned enduring lessons FROM Bobby McBride
Magazine writer to contact 1st Cavalry Division pilots FROM Douglas W. Nelms
Letter in VHPA Newsletter helps Ranger locate friend FROM Donald J. Long
VHPA member responds to article in newsletter FROM D.P. "Phil" DeWoody
Korean aviator friend helps track down man FROM Shawn Marshall
Korean helicopter pilots identified after story ran FROM Ki-Sun Han
Publications help keep valued memories alive FROM J. Dailey
TAPS:
William R. Boatwright - Shannon D. Clark - Evangelos Dantos - James H. Hill - Thomas Albert Mandelke - Frank Luke Pinner - Cicero Stutts - George L. Youngblood Jr.
REPORTS:
Top general salutes chopper pilots BY Allan Hoffman
VHPA well represented at AAAA BY Vic Rose
Chapter attends Florida veterans reunion BY Don Joyce
Sun N Fun Fly In big success for chapter BY Herb Nagel
Marine Corps pilots subject of book BY Tome Payne
New Directory will include e-mail addresses BY Gary Roush
REUNION:
Relive Fort Wolters experience BY Cleve Clark and Gerald Brazell
Golf tourney at Carswell
Rooms available at Clarion
Eric Burdon to perform at reunion
Tour of Bell Helicopter scheduled
Fort Worth has diverse attractions
Directions for traveling from DFW Airport
FEATURES:
Brothers fly on the sly in Vietnam BY John B. Madden
A pilot lived because of brave men BY Mike Law
Membership grows for third straight month BY Gary Roush
BRIEFS:
1998 Membership Directory
Volume: 16
Issue: 3
Issue Information: Back to the Beginning: VHPA 15th Annual Reunion
Item Creation Date: May/June 1998
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: 2336Newsletter475158
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[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
VHPA Headquarters will relocate, effective Dec. 1
How Dave earned the nickname 'Mud Puppy' BY Mike Law
LETTERS:
New VHPA member provides information FROM Rick Brooks
Roomate hit in head helping to supply BOQ FROM Wayne R. "Crash" Coe
E-mail addresses should be included FROM John C. Ross
Addresses not compromising FROM Leslie H. Combs
Publishing addresses a great idea BY Rodney H. Rowe
Privacy of e-mail not a concern FROM Roy E. Ziegler
E-mail address more anonymous FROM Jim Meunier
Please include e-mail addresses FROM George Miller
What's big deal about addresses? FROM Earl Doty
E-mail address directory favored FROM Chuck Restivo
E-mail addresses should be in directory FROM Jay Elliot
Publishing e-mail addresses fine FROM Barry McHenry
E-mail addresses should be added FROM Tom Hartley
All communications should have addresses FROM Dennis P. Vasey
E-mail addresses great for communicating FROM Gary L. Calhoun
Letter from comabt zone has a familiar ring to it FROM Ken Fritz
'The Wonder Warthog' lives on after removal FROM George Miller
Helicopter crewmember asks for help on claim FROM Dick Calton
Family Contacts Committee composed of volunteers FROM Jim Schueckler
Association does good work FROM W.W. McGowan II
Classmates get together during Orlando reunion FROM Larry Wigger
New Membership Directory shows 'Charlie model shuffle' FROM Ken Fritz
Why is platoon leader's name left out of listings? FROM Gary Worthy
Writer seeking information FROM Wayne Mutza
TAPS:
Melvin H. "Mike" Drake - Bruce English - William D. "Dave" Mason - Richard "Dick" I. Rehn - Don G. Shroyer - Isaac R. Sisk.
REPORTS:
Old Warrior wonders about men BY Lee Westbrook
Directory cover photo has an error BY Mike Law
War museum gaining momentum BY James L. Irwin
BRIEFS:
VHPA thanks Joe Kline
Calendar photos on CD?
Calendar features 15 photos
Photos should have been returned
FEATURES:
Some actions occured outside Nam BY Mike Law
Pilot training made up along way BY Ken Bording
Calendar has various choppers BY Ken Fritz
REUNION:
Reunion features Fort Wolters visit BY Gerald Brazell
City embraces heritage of the Ol
Volume: 15
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1997
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: 2336Newsletter475162
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY MIKE HURLEY
LETTERS:
Tennessee voluinteers sough for reunion FROM Mike Law
Orlando Reunion incredible event FROM Terry Muldoon
Warrant officer pilot saved lives of crew FROM Michael D. Guard
Was Gary Roush an IP in LOH at Vung Tau FROM Lee W. Jurney
CH-47 crash at Song Be resulted in many deaths FROM Ralph E. Chappell
Jack Jordan says thanks for help with groups FROM Jack Jordan
Pilots attended high school together before military FROM Kevin Bagley
Sister thanks Pink Panthers for kindness, generosity FROM Susan Clotfelter Blaker
Private collector seek Vietnam memorabilia FROM Franco Vuotto
Pilot's second sister meets Pink Panthers at Orlando FROM Linda Clotfelter Waldron
Retired general completes story about bombings FROM George W. Putnam Jr.
VHPA bumper stickers draw a lot of attention FROM Bill Kelbaugh
Former colleague seeks two ex-vietnam pilots FROM Bruce Purdy
Norwegian woman pilot has soft spot for helicopters FROM Unni Gran
Single emergency results in two perfect 'landings' FROM Bob Kurabieski
REPORTS:
Chaplain gets a jolt from pastor BY John Plummer "Rev. Thunderhorse"
VHPA scholarship fund off ground BY Jack Jordan
Chapter runs first VHPA reunion BY Charles R. Rayl
Delta medevac pilot writes novel BY Thomas Payne
Flying west dedicated to pilots who die BY Jay Riseden
FEATURES:
'Big Mother' had 23 detachments BY Mike Law
Facing the summer without Buddy BY Jeff Anthony
'Cold' area suddenly becomes hot BY W. Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Enemy 'sapper' causes commotion BY Bob Alberts
The net grows to 400 members BY Mel Canon
REUNION:
Scenes from reunion '97
TAPS:
Thomas Blanchard - Bradford Wayne Green - David R. Kyle - Thomas Warren Liliker - Ben Trent Jr. - Mike Williams
Volume: 15
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 1997
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: 2336Newsletter475131
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
LETTERS:
Sister has question about pilot's death FROM Linda J. Austin
Cummings known for daring medevac FROM Skip Curtis
Ex-WAC recalls 'my boys' FROM Mary Lackner-Rupp
CH-21 pilot responds to newsletter article FROM Richard E. Loynachan
VHPA Calendar highly recommended FROM Robert "Weird" Stanley Sr.
Getting lost results in close friendship FROM Jose L. Martinez
First VHPA reunion was 'Very Faulous'FROM Jay McGowan
Roger Reid flying with another pilot when killed FROM Frank Tierney
Pilot attends party as 1st Aviation Brigade FROM George Miller
Vietnam Center/Archives official history depository FROM Tom Payne
Woodcarver would like feedback about artwork FROM Robert "Weird" Stanley Sr.
Family recieved little information about death FROM Steve Gonzalez
TAPS:
Willard E. "Gene" Bailey - Daniel R. Bauer - Herbert Larry Degner - George W. Gorsuch Jr. - Rod Hooks - Marion "Skip" Lee Mark
Fund established to locate pilots BY Executive Council
Galloway joins chapter to sign, discuss book BY Lad Vaughan
CD-ROM well-done, informative BY Ross Rainwater
REUNION:
Reunion information gets an update
Take a day-trip to the mountains
FEATURES:
Benavidez, 240th spend time in hell BY Mike Austin Byrd.
Volume: 19
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/Febraury 2001
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: 2336Newsletter475135
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
LETTERS:
Remarkable event occurs at The Wall FROM Charles E. " Chuck" Oualline
Visit to war memorial cherished experience FROM Malcolm Campbell
Attending DC reunion a patrtiotic experience FROM Glenn P. Carr
Letter about brother helps inspire book FROM Linda Moreau
Washington reunion full of many things to do FROM Gil Ferrey
Large VHPA truck stickers still available FROM Tom Payne
Photo shows 'moment' with Gary and friends FROM Dave Rittman
VHPA reuion creates unforgettable memories FROM Julie Kink
Beeper leads Huey crew a 'mile from the moon' FROM Nick J. Primis
Pilot's daughter writes poem commemorating friend's death FROM Philip K. Manuel
TAPS:
Richard R. "Rick" Ahlberg - Robert D. "Gabe" Gabriel - Lewis "Ed" Kauffman - Robert Neale Mckinnon - Valentino "Val" Martinez - Richard L. "Dick" Stroud - William Frank "Bill' Williams
REPORTS:
Rayle resigns post, executive council seeks new VHPA legal adviser
DC Reunion will never be forgottten BY Bob Smith
Association announces raffle results BY Bob Smith
Amendment proposed to Constitution
Galloway Recalls helicopters' role BY Joseph Galloway
Recruiting contest winner: Herb Nagel of Florida chapter BY Don Joyce
Galloway lauds helicopter crews BY Joseph Galloway
Rittman, Ferguson elected VHPA officers BY Jack Swickard
Organizers worked countless hours BY James Goldthorpe
REUNION:
Outside activites stressed at reunion BY Mike Law
United the official airline BY Mike Law
Volume: 18
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2000
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 24 Apr 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475136
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[Number of Pages: 28]FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
'Turning off' light causes a problem FROM Gary Bortolus
Pilot curious about fate of UH-1C's crewman FROM Pete Costilow
Semi-truck's trailer sports VHPA logo, phone number FROM Jay Elliott
Bell engraved with names of B Company's aviators FROM Don Joyce
Chinook on newsletter's cover brings back memories FROM Chris Peterson
Letter thanks helicopter pilots for war service FROM Randy Zahn
VHPA member honored as HAI 'pilot of the year' FROM Alan E. Rhoades
Assault company loses 25 percent of crewmembers FROM Jack W. Serig
ORWAC 66-2 seeking missing class members FROM Herb Hirst
Ceremony to honor combat medevac pilots FROM John Kaye
Nephew seeks photos,stories about uncle FROM Bill Medsker
Writer collectiong photos, information on VNAF FROM Wayne Mutza
TAPS:
Edwin "Larry" Cunningham - Michael S. Glynn - Gerald D. "Gary" Green - Howard Knight - David H. Marlowe - Robert L. Mauseth
REPORTS:
Florida chapter plans Orlando reunion BY Bob Lee
New SoCal Chapter grows rapidly BY Carl Cortez
Fort Wolters, museum productive BY Bobby Bateman
Georgia Chapter establishes website BY Woody McFarlin
Ohio River LZ plans Indiana mini BY Mike Molish
Mid America sponsors two minis BY Gary Winetteer
National Capital plans Reunion 2000
Headquarters busy preparing for reunion BY Jodi Allison
FEATURES:
Medevac pilot started tour on July 4 BY Phil Marshall
Chapter listings show local VHPA growth
Register for parade on the VHPA website BY Gil Ferrey
REUNION:
Chapters can share in raffle proceeds BY Bob Smith
Potomac cruise a reunion high point BY Jim Goldthorpe
Tours available at aircraft restoration facility BY Gil Ferrey
VHPA to lay wreath at The Wall
Registration open for golf tourney
Units filling mini-reunion schedule BY Jim McDaniel
VHPA BRIEFS:
Reunion planned at Fort Rucker
Armed helicopter unit plans mini
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2000
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 23 Sep 2010 [Updated: 26 Apr 2017]
The FWC-VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter595231
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles Holley
LETTERS:
Green inducted into aviation hall of fame FROM Retired Maj. Gen. M.J. Brady Sr.
February 1968 medevac crew still has not returned FROM Don Caldwell
Air museum small, but very impresive FROM Mel Latham
Australian member recalls terrific time at reunion FROM Andy Perry
Newsletter article answers pilot's 30-year question FROM Greg Smith
Pilot finds way to strengthen his system after exposure FROM Huey Walsh
Pilot may hold key to flood information FROM Koert Davidse
Promoting attendance draws pilots from units FROM Mike Sheuerman
TAPS:
William Thomas 'Bill' Graves - Terry A. Gunter - Bob Stafford - John B. "Brent" Morel - Merlin H. Olson - John Wallace - Jim Watkins
VHPA scholarship fund takes off BY Tom Payne
REUNION:
Rooms can handle maxi-reunions
United Airlines is official airline of Reunion 2001
FEATURES:
National reunion takes new direction BY Joe Bilitzke
Volume: 19
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: June 2014
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Jun 2015 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475163
FROM THE PRESIDENT By Charles Rayl
LETTERS:
Don Werner's story published FROM Greg Ross
E-mail message gets webmaster's attention FROM Gary Roush
Pilot proud to associated with members of VHPA FROM Rick Goodhart
Medevac pilot seeks contact with others FROM Gary L. Calhoun
Memorial should honor veterans who died later FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Aviation artist seeking advice from members FROM Jerry Anderson
'Bikinis' had a marvelous tradition to prove manhood FROM John S. Flynn
If you get opportunity, visit Vietnam while able FROM John "Graz" Frasso
Members checking records for old flight school orders FROM Lee W. Jurney
REPORTS:
Special service would honor crews BY John Plummer
Volunteers help make VHPA so successful BY Ken Fritz
Executive Council needs good people to make commitment BY Ken Fritz
Retired NCO provides information BY Mike Law
REUNION:
Calendar of events for reunion '97
'Back to the World' reunion nears
Look for kiosk at the airport
Major attraction opens in Orlando
VHPA searches for loaded '97 convertible
Reunion Briefs
Cypress Gardens unveils new entertainment
FEATURES:
Remaining crewmembers badly wounded BY Stanley C. Marcieski
Memorabilia on display at reunion in Orlando BY Greg G. Reesse Jr.
After-action report extremely significant BY Mike Law
Warrant messes with new lieutenants's mind BY Drew Boudrieau
TAPS:
John W. Rodgers - David N. Transki - Don Werner
Volume: 15
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1997
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: 2336Newsletter475180
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles "Railroad" Rayl
LETTERS:
Seeking FROM D.B. Ashton
Chapter officer sucumbs to sudden illness FROM Ken Mullholland
Pilot find trip back to Vietnam incredible FROM Capt. Duke Hammond
Losing a Crew membeer like losing family member FROM Mark O. Hayes
Aviator reassued mom shortly before his death Julie Kink
Many families in dark about loved ones' death FROM Chuck Adkinson
Sister would like to hear from brother's friends FROm Jim Schueckler
'The Shower" a big part of civilization in Vietnam FROM Jack E. Tiesing
VHPA members perform flawlessly pouring wine FROM Patrick M. Donaghue
Flight engineer takes dog to Nam, then back home FROM George Miller
Association seeks information on 1970 loss of UH-1C crew FROM Tom Mullen
Wife of National Guard pilot writes poem about The Wall FROM Laura A. Eder
Member claims amazement at seeing gunships on ground FROM Ken Wiegand
REPORTS:
Orlando site for 1997 VHPA reunion BY Jim Basta
Santa Clara reunion turnout very good BY Ken Fritz
Fritz, EC report to VHPA members
VHPA patch archive continues growing BY Jay Riseden
Association for 2/20 ARA, F/79 AFA
Marine Corps pilot's novel is strong BY Tom Payne
VHPA offering 1997 calendars for sale
FEATURES:
Presentation causes tremor in congregation BY Mike Sloniker
VHPA member, son assist bomb victims BY Mike Sloniker
Medevac 33 in thoughts each day BY Hugh F. Foster III
Reading article an emotional shock for pilot BY Dick Ceresko
Escorting medevac caps long day of flying BY Les Davison
VHPA attends EAA Convention
Santa Clara reunion a good party BY Mel Canon
All six in back were firing BY Al Fischer
Volume: 14
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August/September 1996
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: 2112Newsletter476690
FROM THE PRESIDENT By Charles Rayl
LETTERS:
Don Werner's story published FROM Greg Ross
E-mail message gets webmaster's attention FROM Gary Roush
Pilot proud to associated with members of VHPA FROM Rick Goodhart
Medevac pilot seeks contact with others FROM Gary L. Calhoun
Memorial should honor veterans who died later FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Aviation artist seeking advice from members FROM Jerry Anderson
'Bikinis' had a marvelous tradition to prove manhood FROM John S. Flynn
If you get opportunity, visit Vietnam while able FROM John "Graz" Frasso
Members checking records for old flight school orders FROM Leee W. Jurney
REPORTS:
Special service would honor crews BY John Plummer
Volunteers help make VHPA so successful BY Ken Fritz
Executive Council needs good people to make commitment BY Ken Fritz
Retired NCO provides information BY Mike Law
REUNION:
Calendar of events for reunion '97
'Back to the World' reunion nears
Look for kiosk at the airport
Major attraction opens in Orlando
VHPA searches for loaded '97 convertible
Reunion Briefs
Cypress Gardens unveils new entertainment
FEATURES:
Remaining crewmembers badly wounded BY Stanley C. Marcieski
Memorabilia on display at reunion in Orlando BY Greg G. Reesse Jr.
After-action report extremely significant BY Mike Law
Warrant messes with new lieutenants's mind BY Drew Boudrieau
TAPS:
John W. Rodgers - David N. Transki - Don Werner
Volume: 15
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1997
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476691
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles R. "Tornado Red" Rayl
Museum lets pilots fly family in Hueys BY Dick Rench
Green hats celebrate 30-year anniversary
LETTERS:
Newsletter articles bring back memories FROM T. Vraniak
Vietnamese pilot obtains citizenship FROM Jim Kelly
Pilot locates OH-6 with Vietnam history FROM Peter Bales
VHPA internet site provides new forum FROM Gary Roush
'Happy Birthday, Brother,' it was an exciting flight FROM Don Martin
Former Navy pilot has helicopter parts FROM Bruce O. Williams
Thanks for bomb drop article in newsletter FROM Jim Oden
VHPA member in Laos keeps up with organization FROM James Michener
Writer denies all rumors of his untimely demis FROM Andrew Hover
Journalist seeks inofrmation on friend of dead cousin FROM C. David Venditta
REPORTS:
VHPA seeking help in manning booth BY Jack Jordan
Visiting USMC History Center productive BY Mike Law
Northern California chapter launched at Orangevale meeting
REUNION:
Calendar of events for reunion '97
Reunion '97 in Orlando draws near BY Don Long
Directions to reunion '97 headquarters
Theme park puts you in the movies
Fly to reunion, drive home in car
Sebring JXi comes with a 2.5- liter engine BY Bob Smith
FEATURES:
Second medevac trip even wilder than the first BY Stanley C. Marcieske
Call can flesh out historical data BY Mike Law
Ohio River Chapter meets during rainy weekend in Frankfort, KY
VHPA, VHCMA team up on orders BY Mike Law
TAPS:
Charles E. Bitely - Michael S. Lopez - Thomas F. Doran - James Neal Hembree - Charles W. Rhyne - Donald J. Werner
Volume: 15
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1997
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476693
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles R. Rayl
LETTERS:
Weapons system named for warrant FROM Russ Warriner
Committee back in business FROM Bob Davies
Pilot describes rare cutaneous lymphoma FROM Denny Russo
Reunion friendships lead to New Year's gathering FROM Aaron Ault
Directory's the best FROM Duane R. Brofer
Stagecoach, Falcon pilots hold Veterans Day reunion FROM Les Davison
E-mail letter questions if pilot is named 'Alice' FROM Pete Kacerguis
Membership Directory draws changes, additions FROM Bill Burski
Class roster information used in reference directory FROM Ralph Chappell
REPORTS:
Veterans Day special at The Wall BY Mike Sloniker
Vietnam helicopter pilots are everywhere
IV Corps helicopter hisotry to be featured BY Mike Law
VHPA unit Patch Project inventory still growing
Flight class information most confusing BY Gary Roush
Unit plans mini-reunion BY Jim Cully
FEATURES:
Jim Zwit hears the screams of wounded BY Stanley C. Marcieski
Miracle at Wall: Veterans Dats 1996 By John Plummer
Grenades added while in the field BY Drew Bourdrieau
REUNION:
VHPA fund-raiser features Sebring BY Bob Smith
VHPA reunion '97 calendar of events
TAPS:
Charles H. McKeen - Joseph H. Murray,
Volume: 15
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/ February 1997
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476695
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles "Railroad" Rayl
LETTERS:
Seeking FROM D.B. Ashton
Chapter officer sucumbs to sudden illness FROM Ken Mullholland
Pilot find trip back to Vietnam incredible FROM Capt. Duke Hammond
Losing a Crew membeer like losing family member FROM Mark O. Hayes
Aviator reassued mom shortly before his death Julie Kink
Many families in dark about loved ones' death FROM Chuck Adkinson
Sister would like to hear from brother's friends FROm Jim Schueckler
'The Shower" a big part of civilization in Vietnam FROM Jack E. Tiesing
VHPA members perform flawlessly pouring wine FROM Patrick M. Donaghue
Flight engineer takes dog to Nam, then back home FROM George Miller
Association seeks information on 1970 loss of UH-1C crew FROM Tom Mullen
Wife of National Guard pilot writes poem about The Wall FROM Laura A. Eder
Member claims amazement at seeing gunships on ground FROM Ken Wiegand
REPORTS:
Orlando site for 1997 VHPA reunion BY Jim Basta
Santa Clara reunion turnout very good BY Ken Fritz
Fritz, EC report to VHPA members
VHPA patch archive continues growing BY Jay Riseden
Association for 2/20 ARA, F/79 AFA
Marine Corps pilot's novel is strong BY Tom Payne
VHPA offering 1997 calendars for sale
FEATURES:
Presentation causes tremor in congregation BY Mike Sloniker
VHPA member, son assist bomb victims BY Mike Sloniker
Medevac 33 in thoughts each day BY Hugh F. Foster III
Reading article an emotional shock for pilot BY Dick Ceresko
Escorting medevac caps long day of flying BY Les Davison
VHPA attends EAA Convention
Santa Clara reunion a good party BY Mel Canon
All six in back were firing BY Al Fischer
Volume: 14
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August/September 1996
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476653
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
Found by an Aussie: Flight helmet's owner located FROM Gill Ferry
Life sometimes can be like a joke FROM J. Scott Hill
Museum seeks person who left Wolters pillow FROM Charles Bogle
Navy rescues Army LOH after shootdown FROM Walker Jones
Writer wants stories, photos about units FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Bob Brandt
Ghostrider UH-1Hs sport miniguns, .50-calibers FROM T.C. Maley
Lt. Gen. Hugh Smith heads airport division FROM Ross Rainwater
Deans' former commander writes about the early war FROM Earl McConaha
Committee to make rubbings from The Wall FROM Jim Schueckler
Who were Cobra pilots wearing red helmets? FROM Greg Ross
Article in VHPA Newsletter draws crew chief's response FROM John B. Givhan
Brother seeks colleagues of doorgunner, observer FROM Larry Stulz
Old Holiday Inn to be bulldozed FROM Charles Holley
Attending first reunion was a great experience FROM Richard J. Todd
UTT orignially assigned to Royal Thai base at Korat FROM Don Joyce
Former 1st Aviation Brigade CG discusses earlier years FROM Bob Williams
Mid-South Chapter did superb job with reunion FROM Gary amd Shana Spooner
TAPS:
Stephen Paul Canaday - Robert Duane Frazier - Richard Alan Humes - Robert M. Moore - Jim Wolfe - D.R. Woodmansee
REPORTS:
CD-ROM comes with '99 Directory BY Gary Roush
Florida chapter represents VHPA BY Don Joyce
Mid America hosts veteran reunion BY Gary Wineteer
Rocky Mountain Chapter meets in Denver BY Mike Law
Veterans stories wanted for book
VHPA launches recruiting contest BY Don Joyce
VHPA filling rooms at Reunion 2000 BY John Powell
BRIEFS:
VHPA FTX
VHPA promotes chapter websites
Poston colleagues wanted
Help needed with reunion
FEATURES:
Singing group member visits reunion BY Mike Law
What became of first Sky Crane BY Mike Law
Daughter receives wings
Bell Helicopter backs documentary on pilots
Volume: 17
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1999
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476657
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
Nashville reunion first, but not last FROM Bob Bales
Great four days spent at reunion FROM Don Joyce
Reunion '99 organizers deserve praise for work FROM John Bercaw
Reunion organization, camaraderie impressive FROM Dan Dantzler
Where is Yosemite Sam? Send him home to Juneau FROM Steve Dillman
Vietnam combat veterans meet at battalion reunion FROM John B. Givhan
Young Army aviators watch Marine approach FROM Alex Kelley
Essay describes reunion of aviation warrant officers FROM Don Joyce
Why didn't I receive a Purple Heart Medal? FROM Jack Serig Sr.
'Rattlers,' 'Firebirds' decorated 26 years late FROM Doug Womack
Pilot enjoys remarkable time at Nashville reunion FROM Jack Carpenter
E-mail address jumbled in letter about TCCA FROM Richard Hartert
Notice of death saddens friend from Glasgow FROM Sandy Mercer
TAPS:
Allen Barklage - Billy A. Davidson - John L. Freeouf - John G. Hill Jr. - Gerald E. Porter - James D. Wallace II - Freddie L. Waters
REPORTS:
Ohio River chapter planning reunion BY Bob Hamilton
Officers elected, committees report
California chapter treated to flights BY Ken Fritz
Tips on recruiting VHPA members BY Don Joyce
Database Committee busy at reunion BY Gary Roush
Meet VHPA member No. 10,000! BY Tom Payne
Members support history of 1972 Easter Offensive BY Mike Sloniker
Committee seeks more rooms in DC BY John Powell
BRIEFS:
Deadline near for renewals
Reservations available in August
California members sought BY Dana M. Young
191st AHC plans reunion
Did you have Seabee experience? BY David W. Schill
Huey part of Labor Day parade
Price drops on 1999 calendars
FEATURES:
VHPA pilot saluted as national hero BY Anthony J. Gonzalez
Clines flew with 'Ghostriders' in Vietnam
Volume: 17
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 1999
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476663
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
LETTERS:
Father, son visit with pilot's help FROM Kevin C. Scott
Retired master sergeant seeks items for collection FROM James D. Wooten
Call signs, nicknames would help ID friends FROM Russ Boyd "Boy Wonder"
Newsletter article gets a tremendous response FROM Julie Kink
Colleague recalls Poston, one of best pilots in Army FROM John A. Islin II
Veteran Army aircraft fly again at foundation FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Morris T. Brady
Pilot describes Vietnam tour to his young niece FROM Ken Fritz
Look for newsletter editor, then buy him a drink FROM Ken Fritz
TAPS:
Willis Aulbert III - Otto Babel - William C. Bruce - David L. Green Jr. - Gary E. Horowitz - Thomas D. Pember - Harold F. Richardson - Thomas Earl Thompson - John Valaer - Errol Van Eaton - Scott Alan Baker
REPORTS:
Website has many international hits BY Bob Smith
Barb fills out details of Huey's loss BY Mike Law
Newest VHPA chapter forming in southern Nevada
VHPA seeking candidates for office BY Joe Bilitzke
Operation 10,000 seeks 200 pilots BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Photos needed for calendar
Family would like information
REUNION:
Reunion '99 schedule taking shape BY Rhea Rippey
Museum plans nationwide campaign BY Charles Bogle
FEATURES:
A.F. Spads supported SOG mission BY Seppo Hurme and Mike Law
VHCMA members help fill voids
Volume: 17
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1999
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476664
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
History Book 2nd edition on sale
Members invited on ride
CH-54 pilot mini-reunion
Washington volunteers needed
LETTERS:
'Stolen Valor" author dedicated, great guy FROM Martin R. Vissers
Aussie pilot recalls Vietnam war service FROM Chris Eliis
'A Soldier's Christmas' written by Strickland FROM Randy Zahn
Nebling-Ailes article brings back memories FROM Bob Evans
Ranger thanks pilots for surviving tour FROM Steve Curtis
71st AHC doorgunner seeking pilot, photos FROM Gregory D. Heinle
Newsletters being sent to cav troops in Bosnia FROM John R. Nielsen
Scout dog, handler fly home in Cobras FROM Paul V. Wiseman
Brother seeks survivor of fatal LOH incident FROM Tim Fitzsimmons
TAPS:
Robert "Bob" Acklen Jr. - Hamilton H. Howze - George P. "Phip" Seneff Jr. - Jack C. Turley
REPORTS:
VHPA bumper sticker helps friends reunite BY Gary Roush
History preserved at Texas Tech BY Tom Payne
Membership Directory off limits for soliciting BY Ken Fritz
Vietnam museum planned for Texas BY Charles Holley
Committee helps share memories BY Julie Kink
Council approves chapter guidelines
REUNION:
Driving to reunion can be enjoyable BY Rhea Rip
FEATURES:
Son recieves aviator wings at Fort Rucker BY Jack Swickard
Sergeant takes tank from enemy BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
VNAF dustoff ability comes of age BY John Konek
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1999
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter595254
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
'Turning off' light causes a problem FROM Gary Bortolus
Pilot curious about fate of UH-1C's crewman FROM Pete Costilow
Semi-truck's trailer sports VHPA logo, phone number FROM Jay Elliott
Bell engraved with names of B Company's aviators FROM Don Joyce
Chinook on newsletter's cover brings back memories FROM Chris Peterson
Letter thanks helicopter pilots for war service FROM Randy Zahn
VHPA member honored as HAI 'pilot of the year' FROM Alan E. Rhoades
Assault company loses 25 percent of crewmembers FROM Jack W. Serig
ORWAC 66-2 seeking missing class members FROM Herb Hirst
Ceremony to honor combat medevac pilots FROM John Kaye
Nephew seeks photos,stories about uncle FROM Bill Medsker
Writer collectiong photos, information on VNAF FROM Wayne Mutza
TAPS:
Edwin "Larry" Cunningham - Michael S. Glynn - Gerald D. "Gary" Green - Howard Knight - David H. Marlowe - Robert L. Mauseth
REPORTS:
Florida chapter plans Orlando reunion BY Bob Lee
New SoCal Chapter grows rapidly BY Carl Cortez
Fort Wolters, museum productive BY Bobby Bateman
Georgia Chapter establishes website BY Woody McFarlin
Ohio River LZ plans Indiana mini BY Mike Molish
Mid America sponsors two minis BY Gary Winetteer
National Capital plans Reunion 2000
Headquarters busy preparing for reunion BY Jodi Allison
FEATURES:
Medevac pilot started tour on July 4 BY Phil Marshall
Chapter listings show local VHPA growth
Register for parade on the VHPA website BY Gil Ferrey
REUNION:
Chapters can share in raffle proceeds BY Bob Smith
Potomac cruise a reunion high point BY Jim Goldthorpe
Tours available at aircraft restoration facility BY Gil Ferrey
VHPA to lay wreath at The Wall
Registration open for golf tourney
Units filling mini-reunion schedule BY Jim McDaniel
VHPA BRIEFS:
Reunion planned at Fort Rucker
Armed helicopter unit plans mini
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 2013
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610673
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
History Book 2nd edition on sale
Members invited on ride
CH-54 pilot mini-reunion
Washington volunteers needed
LETTERS:
'Stolen Valor" author dedicated, great guy FROM Martin R. Vissers
Aussie pilot recalls Vietnam war service FROM Chris Eliis
'A Soldier's Christmas' written by Strickland FROM Randy Zahn
Nebling-Ailes article brings back memories FROM Bob Evans
Ranger thanks pilots for surviving tour FROM Steve Curtis
71st AHC doorgunner seeking pilot, photos FROM Gregory D. Heinle
Newsletters being sent to cav troops in Bosnia FROM John R. Nielsen
Scout dog, handler fly home in Cobras FROM Paul V. Wiseman
Brother seeks survivor of fatal LOH incident FROM Tim Fitzsimmons
TAPS:
Robert "Bob" Acklen Jr. - Hamilton H. Howze - George P. "Phip" Seneff Jr. - Jack C. Turley
REPORTS:
VHPA bumper sticker helps friends reunite BY Gary Roush
History preserved at Texas Tech BY Tom Payne
Membership Directory off limits for soliciting BY Ken Fritz
Vietnam museum planned for Texas BY Charles Holley
Committee helps share memories BY Julie Kink
Council approves chapter guidelines
REUNION:
Driving to reunion can be enjoyable BY Rhea Rip
FEATURES:
Son recieves aviator wings at Fort Rucker BY Jack Swickard
Sergeant takes tank from enemy BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
VNAF dustoff ability comes of age BY John Konek
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1999
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610674
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
LETTERS:
Father, son visit with pilot's help FROM Kevin C. Scott
Retired master sergeant seeks items for collection FROM James D. Wooten
Call signs, nicknames would help ID friends FROM Russ Boyd "Boy Wonder"
Newsletter article gets a tremendous response FROM Julie Kink
Colleague recalls Poston, one of best pilots in Army FROM John A. Islin II
Veteran Army aircraft fly again at foundation FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Morris T. Brady
Pilot describes Vietnam tour to his young niece FROM Ken Fritz
Look for newsletter editor, then buy him a drink FROM Ken Fritz
TAPS:
Willis Aulbert III - Otto Babel - William C. Bruce - David L. Green Jr. - Gary E. Horowitz - Thomas D. Pember - Harold F. Richardson - Thomas Earl Thompson - John Valaer - Errol Van Eaton - Scott Alan Baker
REPORTS:
Website has many international hits BY Bob Smith
Barb fills out details of Huey's loss BY Mike Law
Newest VHPA chapter forming in southern Nevada
VHPA seeking candidates for office BY Joe Bilitzke
Operation 10,000 seeks 200 pilots BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Photos needed for calendar
Family would like information
REUNION:
Reunion '99 schedule taking shape BY Rhea Rippey
Museum plans nationwide campaign BY Charles Bogle
FEATURES:
A.F. Spads supported SOG mission BY Seppo Hurme and Mike Law
VHCMA members help fill voids
Volume: 17
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1999
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610681
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
'Turning off' light causes a problem FROM Gary Bortolus
Pilot curious about fate of UH-1C's crewman FROM Pete Costilow
Semi-truck's trailer sports VHPA logo, phone number FROM Jay Elliott
Bell engraved with names of B Company's aviators FROM Don Joyce
Chinook on newsletter's cover brings back memories FROM Chris Peterson
Letter thanks helicopter pilots for war service FROM Randy Zahn
VHPA member honored as HAI 'pilot of the year' FROM Alan E. Rhoades
Assault company loses 25 percent of crewmembers FROM Jack W. Serig
ORWAC 66-2 seeking missing class members FROM Herb Hirst
Ceremony to honor combat medevac pilots FROM John Kaye
Nephew seeks photos,stories about uncle FROM Bill Medsker
Writer collectiong photos, information on VNAF FROM Wayne Mutza
TAPS:
Edwin "Larry" Cunningham - Michael S. Glynn - Gerald D. "Gary" Green - Howard Knight - David H. Marlowe - Robert L. Mauseth
REPORTS:
Florida chapter plans Orlando reunion BY Bob Lee
New SoCal Chapter grows rapidly BY Carl Cortez
Fort Wolters, museum productive BY Bobby Bateman
Georgia Chapter establishes website BY Woody McFarlin
Ohio River LZ plans Indiana mini BY Mike Molish
Mid America sponsors two minis BY Gary Winetteer
National Capital plans Reunion 2000
Headquarters busy preparing for reunion BY Jodi Allison
FEATURES:
Medevac pilot started tour on July 4 BY Phil Marshall
Chapter listings show local VHPA growth
Register for parade on the VHPA website BY Gil Ferrey
REUNION:
Chapters can share in raffle proceeds BY Bob Smith
Potomac cruise a reunion high point BY Jim Goldthorpe
Tours available at aircraft restoration facility BY Gil Ferrey
VHPA to lay wreath at The Wall
Registration open for golf tourney
Units filling mini-reunion schedule BY Jim McDaniel
VHPA BRIEFS:
Reunion planned at Fort Rucker
Armed helicopter unit plans mini
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2000
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610771
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
LETTERS:
Father, son visit with pilot's help FROM Kevin C. Scott
Retired master sergeant seeks items for collection FROM James D. Wooten
Call signs, nicknames would help ID friends FROM Russ Boyd "Boy Wonder"
Newsletter article gets a tremendous response FROM Julie Kink
Colleague recalls Poston, one of best pilots in Army FROM John A. Islin II
Veteran Army aircraft fly again at foundation FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Morris T. Brady
Pilot describes Vietnam tour to his young niece FROM Ken Fritz
Look for newsletter editor, then buy him a drink FROM Ken Fritz
TAPS:
Willis Aulbert III - Otto Babel - William C. Bruce - David L. Green Jr. - Gary E. Horowitz - Thomas D. Pember - Harold F. Richardson - Thomas Earl Thompson - John Valaer - Errol Van Eaton - Scott Alan Baker
REPORTS:
Website has many international hits BY Bob Smith
Barb fills out details of Huey's loss BY Mike Law
Newest VHPA chapter forming in southern Nevada
VHPA seeking candidates for office BY Joe Bilitzke
Operation 10,000 seeks 200 pilots BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Photos needed for calendar
Family would like information
REUNION:
Reunion '99 schedule taking shape BY Rhea Rippey
Museum plans nationwide campaign BY Charles Bogle
FEATURES:
A.F. Spads supported SOG mission BY Seppo Hurme and Mike Law
VHCMA members help fill voids
Volume: 17
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1999
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610750
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles "Railroad" Rayl
LETTERS:
Seeking FROM D.B. Ashton
Chapter officer sucumbs to sudden illness FROM Ken Mullholland
Pilot find trip back to Vietnam incredible FROM Capt. Duke Hammond
Losing a Crew membeer like losing family member FROM Mark O. Hayes
Aviator reassued mom shortly before his death FROM Julie Kink
Many families in dark about loved ones' death FROM Chuck Adkinson
Sister would like to hear from brother's friends FROM Jim Schueckler
'The Shower" a big part of civilization in Vietnam FROM Jack E. Tiesing
VHPA members perform flawlessly pouring wine FROM Patrick M. Donaghue
Flight engineer takes dog to Nam, then back home FROM George Miller
Association seeks information on 1970 loss of UH-1C crew FROM Tom Mullen
Wife of National Guard pilot writes poem about The Wall FROM Laura A. Eder
Member claims amazement at seeing gunships on ground FROM Ken Wiegand
REPORTS:
Orlando site for 1997 VHPA reunion BY Jim Basta
Santa Clara reunion turnout very good BY Ken Fritz
Fritz, EC report to VHPA members
VHPA patch archive continues growing BY Jay Riseden
Association for 2/20 ARA, F/79 AFA
Marine Corps pilot's novel is strong BY Tom Payne
VHPA offering 1997 calendars for sale
FEATURES:
Presentation causes tremor in congregation BY Mike Sloniker
VHPA member, son assist bomb victims BY Mike Sloniker
Medevac 33 in thoughts each day BY Hugh F. Foster III
Reading article an emotional shock for pilot BY Dick Ceresko
Escorting medevac caps long day of flying BY Les Davison
VHPA attends EAA Convention
Santa Clara reunion a good party BY Mel Canon
All six in back were firing BY Al Fischer
Volume: 14
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August/September 1996
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610754
FROM THE PRESIDENT By Charles Rayl
LETTERS:
Don Werner's story published FROM Greg Ross
E-mail message gets webmaster's attention FROM Gary Roush
Pilot proud to associated with members of VHPA FROM Rick Goodhart
Medevac pilot seeks contact with others FROM Gary L. Calhoun
Memorial should honor veterans who died later FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Aviation artist seeking advice from members FROM Jerry Anderson
'Bikinis' had a marvelous tradition to prove manhood FROM John S. Flynn
If you get opportunity, visit Vietnam while able FROM John "Graz" Frasso
Members checking records for old flight school orders FROM Leee W. Jurney
REPORTS:
Special service would honor crews BY John Plummer
Volunteers help make VHPA so successful BY Ken Fritz
Executive Council needs good people to make commitment BY Ken Fritz
Retired NCO provides information BY Mike Law
REUNION:
Calendar of events for reunion '97
'Back to the World' reunion nears
Look for kiosk at the airport
Major attraction opens in Orlando
VHPA searches for loaded '97 convertible
Reunion Briefs
Cypress Gardens unveils new entertainment
FEATURES:
Remaining crewmembers badly wounded BY Stanley C. Marcieski
Memorabilia on display at reunion in Orlando BY Greg G. Reesse Jr.
After-action report extremely significant BY Mike Law
Warrant messes with new lieutenants's mind BY Drew Boudrieau
TAPS:
John W. Rodgers - David N. Transki - Don Werner
Volume: 15
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1997
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The FWC-VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter576454
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
'Turning off' light causes a problem FROM Gary Bortolus
Pilot curious about fate of UH-1C's crewman FROM Pete Costilow
Semi-truck's trailer sports VHPA logo, phone number FROM Jay Elliott
Bell engraved with names of B Company's aviators FROM Don Joyce
Chinook on newsletter's cover brings back memories FROM Chris Peterson
Letter thanks helicopter pilots for war service FROM Randy Zahn
VHPA member honored as HAI 'pilot of the year' FROM Alan E. Rhoades
Assault company loses 25 percent of crewmembers FROM Jack W. Serig
ORWAC 66-2 seeking missing class members FROM Herb Hirst
Ceremony to honor combat medevac pilots FROM John Kaye
Nephew seeks photos,stories about uncle FROM Bill Medsker
Writer collectiong photos, information on VNAF FROM Wayne Mutza
TAPS:
Edwin "Larry" Cunningham - Michael S. Glynn - Gerald D. "Gary" Green - Howard Knight - David H. Marlowe - Robert L. Mauseth
REPORTS:
Florida chapter plans Orlando reunion BY Bob Lee
New SoCal Chapter grows rapidly BY Carl Cortez
Fort Wolters, museum productive BY Bobby Bateman
Georgia Chapter establishes website BY Woody McFarlin
Ohio River LZ plans Indiana mini BY Mike Molish
Mid America sponsors two minis BY Gary Winetteer
National Capital plans Reunion 2000
Headquarters busy preparing for reunion BY Jodi Allison
FEATURES:
Medevac pilot started tour on July 4 BY Phil Marshall
Chapter listings show local VHPA growth
Register for parade on the VHPA website BY Gil Ferrey
REUNION:
Chapters can share in raffle proceeds BY Bob Smith
Potomac cruise a reunion high point BY Jim Goldthorpe
Tours available at aircraft restoration facility BY Gil Ferrey
VHPA to lay wreath at The Wall
Registration open for golf tourney
Units filling mini-reunion schedule BY Jim McDaniel
VHPA BRIEFS:
Reunion planned at Fort Rucker
Armed helicopter unit plans mini
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: September 2013
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610660
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Charles "Railroad" Rayl
LETTERS:
Seeking FROM D.B. Ashton
Chapter officer sucumbs to sudden illness FROM Ken Mullholland
Pilot find trip back to Vietnam incredible FROM Capt. Duke Hammond
Losing a Crew membeer like losing family member FROM Mark O. Hayes
Aviator reassued mom shortly before his death Julie Kink
Many families in dark about loved ones' death FROM Chuck Adkinson
Sister would like to hear from brother's friends FROm Jim Schueckler
'The Shower" a big part of civilization in Vietnam FROM Jack E. Tiesing
VHPA members perform flawlessly pouring wine FROM Patrick M. Donaghue
Flight engineer takes dog to Nam, then back home FROM George Miller
Association seeks information on 1970 loss of UH-1C crew FROM Tom Mullen
Wife of National Guard pilot writes poem about The Wall FROM Laura A. Eder
Member claims amazement at seeing gunships on ground FROM Ken Wiegand
REPORTS:
Orlando site for 1997 VHPA reunion BY Jim Basta
Santa Clara reunion turnout very good BY Ken Fritz
Fritz, EC report to VHPA members
VHPA patch archive continues growing BY Jay Riseden
Association for 2/20 ARA, F/79 AFA
Marine Corps pilot's novel is strong BY Tom Payne
VHPA offering 1997 calendars for sale
FEATURES:
Presentation causes tremor in congregation BY Mike Sloniker
VHPA member, son assist bomb victims BY Mike Sloniker
Medevac 33 in thoughts each day BY Hugh F. Foster III
Reading article an emotional shock for pilot BY Dick Ceresko
Escorting medevac caps long day of flying BY Les Davison
VHPA attends EAA Convention
Santa Clara reunion a good party BY Mel Canon
All six in back were firing BY Al Fischer
Volume: 14
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: August/September 1996
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610664
FROM THE PRESIDENT By Charles Rayl
LETTERS:
Don Werner's story published FROM Greg Ross
E-mail message gets webmaster's attention FROM Gary Roush
Pilot proud to associated with members of VHPA FROM Rick Goodhart
Medevac pilot seeks contact with others FROM Gary L. Calhoun
Memorial should honor veterans who died later FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Aviation artist seeking advice from members FROM Jerry Anderson
'Bikinis' had a marvelous tradition to prove manhood FROM John S. Flynn
If you get opportunity, visit Vietnam while able FROM John "Graz" Frasso
Members checking records for old flight school orders FROM Leee W. Jurney
REPORTS:
Special service would honor crews BY John Plummer
Volunteers help make VHPA so successful BY Ken Fritz
Executive Council needs good people to make commitment BY Ken Fritz
Retired NCO provides information BY Mike Law
REUNION:
Calendar of events for reunion '97
'Back to the World' reunion nears
Look for kiosk at the airport
Major attraction opens in Orlando
VHPA searches for loaded '97 convertible
Reunion Briefs
Cypress Gardens unveils new entertainment
FEATURES:
Remaining crewmembers badly wounded BY Stanley C. Marcieski
Memorabilia on display at reunion in Orlando BY Greg G. Reesse Jr.
After-action report extremely significant BY Mike Law
Warrant messes with new lieutenants's mind BY Drew Boudrieau
TAPS:
John W. Rodgers - David N. Transki - Don Werner
Volume: 15
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 1997
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610765
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Membership contest begins
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion
Ohio River reunion in February
LETTERS:
Fort Worth reunion second honeymoon FROM Ted and Sue Buisker
Review of the new book important to veterans FROM Julie Kink
Documentry producers seeking chopper pilots FROM Don C. Hall
Revised Christmas poem focuses on holiday season FROM Greg Ross
'Ode to Student Pilot' offers touch of humor FROM Robert A. Heber
Aircraft lesson learned because of Vietnam crash FROM James R. Oden
Two great aviation events occured on December 17 FROM Jim Schueckler
Last Purple Heart of war goes to pilot FROM Robert L. Hofmann
Pilot, co-pilot remember mission after '98 reunion FROM Clifford E. White
VHPA Directory earns praise from members FROM Richard Madore
Father Dennis O'Brien wrote 'What Is a Vet?' FROM David Clemmer
TAPS: John R. Smith - Phillip Charles Watts - Barry W. Wood
REUNION:
Activities plentiful near reunion HQ BY Rhea Rippey
REPORTS:
Bullwhip Association meets at Ozark, Al BY Ross Rainwater
Chapter members soaked rafting BY Ken Fritz
Grunt leaves a surprise pack of cigarettes BY Jim Schueckler
Book details phony Vietnam vets BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Pilots rewarded with Laos mission BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
CH-54B in Thailand? True or False? BY Mike Law
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1998
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610766
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Membership contest begins
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion
Ohio River reunion in February
LETTERS:
Fort Worth reunion second honeymoon FROM Ted and Sue Buisker
Review of the new book important to veterans FROM Julie Kink
Documentry producers seeking chopper pilots FROM Don C. Hall
Revised Christmas poem focuses on holiday season FROM Greg Ross
'Ode to Student Pilot' offers touch of humor FROM Robert A. Heber
Aircraft lesson learned because of Vietnam crash FROM James R. Oden
Two great aviation events occured on December 17 FROM Jim Schueckler
Last Purple Heart of war goes to pilot FROM Robert L. Hofmann
Pilot, co-pilot remember mission after '98 reunion FROM Clifford E. White
VHPA Directory earns praise from members FROM Richard Madore
Father Dennis O'Brien wrote 'What Is a Vet?' FROM David Clemmer
TAPS: John R. Smith - Phillip Charles Watts - Barry W. Wood
REUNION:
Activities plentiful near reunion HQ BY Rhea Rippey
REPORTS:
Bullwhip Association meets at Ozark, Al BY Ross Rainwater
Chapter members soaked rafting BY Ken Fritz
Grunt leaves a surprise pack of cigarettes BY Jim Schueckler
Book details phony Vietnam vets BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Pilots rewarded with Laos mission BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
CH-54B in Thailand? True or False? BY Mike Law
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1998
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610767
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Membership contest begins
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion
Ohio River reunion in February
LETTERS:
Fort Worth reunion second honeymoon FROM Ted and Sue Buisker
Review of the new book important to veterans FROM Julie Kink
Documentry producers seeking chopper pilots FROM Don C. Hall
Revised Christmas poem focuses on holiday season FROM Greg Ross
'Ode to Student Pilot' offers touch of humor FROM Robert A. Heber
Aircraft lesson learned because of Vietnam crash FROM James R. Oden
Two great aviation events occured on December 17 FROM Jim Schueckler
Last Purple Heart of war goes to pilot FROM Robert L. Hofmann
Pilot, co-pilot remember mission after '98 reunion FROM Clifford E. White
VHPA Directory earns praise from members FROM Richard Madore
Father Dennis O'Brien wrote 'What Is a Vet?' FROM David Clemmer
TAPS: John R. Smith - Phillip Charles Watts - Barry W. Wood
REUNION:
Activities plentiful near reunion HQ BY Rhea Rippey
REPORTS:
Bullwhip Association meets at Ozark, Al BY Ross Rainwater
Chapter members soaked rafting BY Ken Fritz
Grunt leaves a surprise pack of cigarettes BY Jim Schueckler
Book details phony Vietnam vets BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Pilots rewarded with Laos mission BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
CH-54B in Thailand? True or False? BY Mike Law
Item Creation Date: November/December 1998
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610768
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
History Book 2nd edition on sale
Members invited on ride
CH-54 pilot mini-reunion
Washington volunteers needed
LETTERS:
'Stolen Valor" author dedicated, great guy FROM Martin R. Vissers
Aussie pilot recalls Vietnam war service FROM Chris Eliis
'A Soldier's Christmas' written by Strickland FROM Randy Zahn
Nebling-Ailes article brings back memories FROM Bob Evans
Ranger thanks pilots for surviving tour FROM Steve Curtis
71st AHC doorgunner seeking pilot, photos FROM Gregory D. Heinle
Newsletters being sent to cav troops in Bosnia FROM John R. Nielsen
Scout dog, handler fly home in Cobras FROM Paul V. Wiseman
Brother seeks survivor of fatal LOH incident FROM Tim Fitzsimmons
TAPS:
Robert "Bob" Acklen Jr. - Hamilton H. Howze - George P. "Phip" Seneff Jr. - Jack C. Turley
REPORTS:
VHPA bumper sticker helps friends reunite BY Gary Roush
History preserved at Texas Tech BY Tom Payne
Membership Directory off limits for soliciting BY Ken Fritz
Vietnam museum planned for Texas BY Charles Holley
Committee helps share memories BY Julie Kink
Council approves chapter guidelines
REUNION:
Driving to reunion can be enjoyable BY Rhea Rip
FEATURES:
Son recieves aviator wings at Fort Rucker BY Jack Swickard
Sergeant takes tank from enemy BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
VNAF dustoff ability comes of age BY John Konek
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1999
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610769
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
History Book 2nd edition on sale
Members invited on ride
CH-54 pilot mini-reunion
Washington volunteers needed
LETTERS:
'Stolen Valor" author dedicated, great guy FROM Martin R. Vissers
Aussie pilot recalls Vietnam war service FROM Chris Eliis
'A Soldier's Christmas' written by Strickland FROM Randy Zahn
Nebling-Ailes article brings back memories FROM Bob Evans
Ranger thanks pilots for surviving tour FROM Steve Curtis
71st AHC doorgunner seeking pilot, photos FROM Gregory D. Heinle
Newsletters being sent to cav troops in Bosnia FROM John R. Nielsen
Scout dog, handler fly home in Cobras FROM Paul V. Wiseman
Brother seeks survivor of fatal LOH incident FROM Tim Fitzsimmons
TAPS:
Robert "Bob" Acklen Jr. - Hamilton H. Howze - George P. "Phip" Seneff Jr. - Jack C. Turley
REPORTS:
VHPA bumper sticker helps friends reunite BY Gary Roush
History preserved at Texas Tech BY Tom Payne
Membership Directory off limits for soliciting BY Ken Fritz
Vietnam museum planned for Texas BY Charles Holley
Committee helps share memories BY Julie Kink
Council approves chapter guidelines
REUNION:
Driving to reunion can be enjoyable BY Rhea Rip
FEATURES:
Son recieves aviator wings at Fort Rucker BY Jack Swickard
Sergeant takes tank from enemy BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
VNAF dustoff ability comes of age BY John Konek
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1999
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610770
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
LETTERS:
Father, son visit with pilot's help FROM Kevin C. Scott
Retired master sergeant seeks items for collection FROM James D. Wooten
Call signs, nicknames would help ID friends FROM Russ Boyd "Boy Wonder"
Newsletter article gets a tremendous response FROM Julie Kink
Colleague recalls Poston, one of best pilots in Army FROM John A. Islin II
Veteran Army aircraft fly again at foundation FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Morris T. Brady
Pilot describes Vietnam tour to his young niece FROM Ken Fritz
Look for newsletter editor, then buy him a drink FROM Ken Fritz
TAPS:
Willis Aulbert III - Otto Babel - William C. Bruce - David L. Green Jr. - Gary E. Horowitz - Thomas D. Pember - Harold F. Richardson - Thomas Earl Thompson - John Valaer - Errol Van Eaton - Scott Alan Baker
REPORTS:
Website has many international hits BY Bob Smith
Barb fills out details of Huey's loss BY Mike Law
Newest VHPA chapter forming in southern Nevada
VHPA seeking candidates for office BY Joe Bilitzke
Operation 10,000 seeks 200 pilots BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Photos needed for calendar
Family would like information
REUNION:
Reunion '99 schedule taking shape BY Rhea Rippey
Museum plans nationwide campaign BY Charles Bogle
FEATURES:
A.F. Spads supported SOG mission BY Seppo Hurme and Mike Law
VHCMA members help fill voids
Volume: 17
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1999
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475145
Volume: 17
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1999
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475146
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
History Book 2nd edition on sale
Members invited on ride
CH-54 pilot mini-reunion
Washington volunteers needed
LETTERS:
'Stolen Valor" author dedicated, great guy FROM Martin R. Vissers
Aussie pilot recalls Vietnam war service FROM Chris Eliis
'A Soldier's Christmas' written by Strickland FROM Randy Zahn
Nebling-Ailes article brings back memories FROM Bob Evans
Ranger thanks pilots for surviving tour FROM Steve Curtis
71st AHC doorgunner seeking pilot, photos FROM Gregory D. Heinle
Newsletters being sent to cav troops in Bosnia FROM John R. Nielsen
Scout dog, handler fly home in Cobras FROM Paul V. Wiseman
Brother seeks survivor of fatal LOH incident FROM Tim Fitzsimmons
TAPS:
Robert "Bob" Acklen Jr. - Hamilton H. Howze - George P. "Phip" Seneff Jr. - Jack C. Turley
REPORTS:
VHPA bumper sticker helps friends reunite BY Gary Roush
History preserved at Texas Tech BY Tom Payne
Membership Directory off limits for soliciting BY Ken Fritz
Vietnam museum planned for Texas BY Charles Holley
Committee helps share memories BY Julie Kink
Council approves chapter guidelines
REUNION:
Driving to reunion can be enjoyable BY Rhea Rip
FEATURES:
Son recieves aviator wings at Fort Rucker BY Jack Swickard
Sergeant takes tank from enemy BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
VNAF dustoff ability comes of age BY John Konek
Volume: 17
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1999
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475149
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Membership contest begins
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion
Ohio River reunion in February
LETTERS:
Fort Worth reunion second honeymoon FROM Ted and Sue Buisker
Review of the new book important to veterans FROM Julie Kink
Documentry producers seeking chopper pilots FROM Don C. Hall
Revised Christmas poem focuses on holiday season FROM Greg Ross
'Ode to Student Pilot' offers touch of humor FROM Robert A. Heber
Aircraft lesson learned because of Vietnam crash FROM James R. Oden
Two great aviation events occured on December 17 FROM Jim Schueckler
Last Purple Heart of war goes to pilot FROM Robert L. Hofmann
Pilot, co-pilot remember mission after '98 reunion FROM Clifford E. White
VHPA Directory earns praise from members FROM Richard Madore
Father Dennis O'Brien wrote 'What Is a Vet?' FROM David Clemmer
TAPS: John R. Smith - Phillip Charles Watts - Barry W. Wood
REUNION:
Activities plentiful near reunion HQ BY Rhea Rippey
REPORTS:
Bullwhip Association meets at Ozark, Al BY Ross Rainwater
Chapter members soaked rafting BY Ken Fritz
Grunt leaves a surprise pack of cigarettes BY Jim Schueckler
Book details phony Vietnam vets BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Pilots rewarded with Laos mission BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
CH-54B in Thailand? True or False? BY Mike Law
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1998
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475138
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
'Hillclimbers' got name in transit to South Vietnam FROM L. Thomas Elliston
Inscribed lighter found at an Arizona mountain FROM Walter J. Ellis
Photographer add information about photo in VHPA calendar FROM Bill Robie
Family contacts group releases list of names FROM Gary Thewlis
VHPA member could share letters written from Vietnam FROM Dale Broberg
World War II veteran tells of being shot down FROM Rob Glasier
Retired physician seeking Vietnam dustoff patches FROM Howard Danforth
C and O Canal Bike Trail leads to VHPA reunion FROM Pat Leary
Pilot makes Y2K flight into the new millennium FROM John Hargleroad
Hilltop Singers provide information about group FROM The Hilltop Singers
Year began as typical, then the telephone rang FROM Bettie Lou Jordan
Member helps friend of pilot killed in mid-air FROM James I. McDaniel
Pilot describes supporting SOG mission at Khe Sanh FROM Ron Miller
Green Hornets didn't fly E-models FROM G.T. Garcia
Finney a fine crew chief with 334th AWC platoon FROM Joe Riley
Flying Crane in calendar crashed FROM Tom Barnes
What is unit of helicopter on Vietnam postage stamp? FROM Wesley Moore
TAPS:
Thomas C. Agnew - George Walter Baker Jr. - Timothy P. Forte - Philip Lee Goodman - Howard Knight - Louis F. Litt - Alan L. Love - Wilbur "Sid" Sidney - Loren Carl Strange - William E. Volk - James M. Brown Jr. - Robert L. George - Jon E. Reid - David M. May
BRIEFS:
Calendar needs more photos
Age of members important
Chapter plans Mexico cruise
Southern California chapter to meet
REPORTS:
Pilot recieves N.J. Distinguished Service Medal
FEATURES:
Helicopter pilots return with honor BY Rick Lester
REUNION:
Evening event to kick off reunion BY Jim Goldthorpe
More space set up for mini-reunions BY Jim McDaniel
Volume: 18
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2000
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476640
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Bob Smith
LETTERS:
'Turning off' light causes a problem FROM Gary Bortolus
Pilot curious about fate of UH-1C's crewman FROM Pete Costilow
Semi-truck's trailer sports VHPA logo, phone number FROM Jay Elliott
Bell engraved with names of B Company's aviators FROM Don Joyce
Chinook on newsletter's cover brings back memories FROM Chris Peterson
Letter thanks helicopter pilots for war service FROM Randy Zahn
VHPA member honored as HAI 'pilot of the year' FROM Alan E. Rhoades
Assault company loses 25 percent of crewmembers FROM Jack W. Serig
ORWAC 66-2 seeking missing class members FROM Herb Hirst
Ceremony to honor combat medevac pilots FROM John Kaye
Nephew seeks photos,stories about uncle FROM Bill Medsker
Writer collectiong photos, information on VNAF FROM Wayne Mutza
TAPS:
Edwin "Larry" Cunningham - Michael S. Glynn - Gerald D. "Gary" Green - Howard Knight - David H. Marlowe - Robert L. Mauseth
REPORTS:
Florida chapter plans Orlando reunion BY Bob Lee
New SoCal Chapter grows rapidly BY Carl Cortez
Fort Wolters, museum productive BY Bobby Bateman
Georgia Chapter establishes website BY Woody McFarlin
Ohio River LZ plans Indiana mini BY Mike Molish
Mid America sponsors two minis BY Gary Winetteer
National Capital plans Reunion 2000
Headquarters busy preparing for reunion BY Jodi Allison
FEATURES:
Medevac pilot started tour on July 4 BY Phil Marshall
Chapter listings show local VHPA growth
Register for parade on the VHPA website BY Gil Ferrey
REUNION:
Chapters can share in raffle proceeds BY Bob Smith
Potomac cruise a reunion high point BY Jim Goldthorpe
Tours available at aircraft restoration facility BY Gil Ferrey
VHPA to lay wreath at The Wall
Registration open for golf tourney
Units filling mini-reunion schedule BY Jim McDaniel
VHPA BRIEFS:
Reunion planned at Fort Rucker
Armed helicopter unit plans mini
Volume: 18
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May 2000
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476665
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
BRIEFS:
Membership contest begins
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion
Ohio River reunion in February
LETTERS:
Fort Worth reunion second honeymoon FROM Ted and Sue Buisker
Review of the new book important to veterans FROM Julie Kink
Documentry producers seeking chopper pilots FROM Don C. Hall
Revised Christmas poem focuses on holiday season FROM Greg Ross
'Ode to Student Pilot' offers touch of humor FROM Robert A. Heber
Aircraft lesson learned because of Vietnam crash FROM James R. Oden
Two great aviation events occured on December 17 FROM Jim Schueckler
Last Purple Heart of war goes to pilot FROM Robert L. Hofmann
Pilot, co-pilot remember mission after '98 reunion FROM Clifford E. White
VHPA Directory earns praise from members FROM Richard Madore
Father Dennis O'Brien wrote 'What Is a Vet?' FROM David Clemmer
TAPS: John R. Smith - Phillip Charles Watts - Barry W. Wood
REUNION:
Activities plentiful near reunion HQ BY Rhea Rippey
REPORTS:
Bullwhip Association meets at Ozark, Al BY Ross Rainwater
Chapter members soaked rafting BY Ken Fritz
Grunt leaves a surprise pack of cigarettes BY Jim Schueckler
Book details phony Vietnam vets BY Gary Roush
FEATURES:
Pilots rewarded with Laos mission BY Harry R. Nevling and William E. Ailes
CH-54B in Thailand? True or False? BY Mike Law
Volume: 16
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 1998
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2299Newsletter610698
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
LETTERS:
Former VHPA counsel glad to stay the course FROM Jim "Gunny" Gunderson
Flying with Army pilots an adventure FROM Wade Hubbard
IP would have a tizzie FROM Jack Knotts
Directory best one yet! FROM Bob Paine
Vietnam acquaintances put reality back in focus FROM Robert "Russ" Jones
Chopper pilot writes story for scale model brochure FROM Roy Harris Olive
Attempt to ignore disorder perpetuates PTSD stigma FROM George W. Williams
Pilot/author participated in PTSD effects study FROM Rick Curtin, Dave Eastman
Few soldiers prepared for Vietnam experience FROM Bill Hull
Suggesting most pilots have PTSD is absurd FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
James Harvey Brown Jr. - Eldon Ideus - Emmett F. Johnson - James D. O'Neill - Michael Russell - Bill Shobel
REPORTS:
VHPA announces election policy
Bunn resigns from selection position BY Kenny Bunn
UN honors VHPA member for rescues
Amendment to bylaws goes to a vote BY executive council
Bylaws of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
BRIEFS:
Author writes about Schilling
Membership directory correction BY Mike Law
Mini-reunion planned on July 3
REUNION:
Time draws near for reunion 2003 BY Dave Rittmann
VHPA shuttle service available at airport
Taking cruise after reunion? here is update
Reunion schedule
Volume: 21
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2003
Collection: Jack Swickard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610831
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
LETTERS:
Former VHPA counsel glad to stay the course FROM Jim "Gunny" Gunderson
Flying with Army pilots an adventure FROM Wade Hubbard
IP would have a tizzie FROM Jack Knotts
Directory best one yet! FROM Bob Paine
Vietnam acquaintances put reality back in focus FROM Robert "Russ" Jones
Chopper pilot writes story for scale model brochure FROM Roy Harris Olive
Attempt to ignore disorder perpetuates PTSD stigma FROM George W. Williams
Pilot/author participated in PTSD effects study FROM Rick Curtin, Dave Eastman
Few soldiers prepared for Vietnam experience FROM Bill Hull
Suggesting most pilots have PTSD is absurd FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
James Harvey Brown Jr. - Eldon Ideus - Emmett F. Johnson - James D. O'Neill - Michael Russell - Bill Shobel
REPORTS:
VHPA announces election policy
Bunn resigns from selection position BY Kenny Bunn
UN honors VHPA member for rescues
Amendment to bylaws goes to a vote BY executive council
Bylaws of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
BRIEFS:
Author writes about Schilling
Membership directory correction BY Mike Law
Mini-reunion planned on July 3
REUNION:
Time draws near for reunion 2003 BY Dave Rittmann
VHPA shuttle service available at airport
Taking cruise after reunion? here is update
Reunion schedule
Volume: 21
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2003
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610832
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
LETTERS:
Former VHPA counsel glad to stay the course FROM Jim "Gunny" Gunderson
Flying with Army pilots an adventure FROM Wade Hubbard
IP would have a tizzie FROM Jack Knotts
Directory best one yet! FROM Bob Paine
Vietnam acquaintances put reality back in focus FROM Robert "Russ" Jones
Chopper pilot writes story for scale model brochure FROM Roy Harris Olive
Attempt to ignore disorder perpetuates PTSD stigma FROM George W. Williams
Pilot/author participated in PTSD effects study FROM Rick Curtin, Dave Eastman
Few soldiers prepared for Vietnam experience FROM Bill Hull
Suggesting most pilots have PTSD is absurd FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
James Harvey Brown Jr. - Eldon Ideus - Emmett F. Johnson - James D. O'Neill - Michael Russell - Bill Shobel
REPORTS:
VHPA announces election policy
Bunn resigns from selection position BY Kenny Bunn
UN honors VHPA member for rescues
Amendment to bylaws goes to a vote BY executive council
Bylaws of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
BRIEFS:
Author writes about Schilling
Membership directory correction BY Mike Law
Mini-reunion planned on July 3
REUNION:
Time draws near for reunion 2003 BY Dave Rittmann
VHPA shuttle service available at airport
Taking cruise after reunion? here is update
Reunion schedule
Volume: 21
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2003
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610833
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
LETTERS:
Former VHPA counsel glad to stay the course FROM Jim "Gunny" Gunderson
Flying with Army pilots an adventure FROM Wade Hubbard
IP would have a tizzie FROM Jack Knotts
Directory best one yet! FROM Bob Paine
Vietnam acquaintances put reality back in focus FROM Robert "Russ" Jones
Chopper pilot writes story for scale model brochure FROM Roy Harris Olive
Attempt to ignore disorder perpetuates PTSD stigma FROM George W. Williams
Pilot/author participated in PTSD effects study FROM Rick Curtin, Dave Eastman
Few soldiers prepared for Vietnam experience FROM Bill Hull
Suggesting most pilots have PTSD is absurd FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
James Harvey Brown Jr. - Eldon Ideus - Emmett F. Johnson - James D. O'Neill - Michael Russell - Bill Shobel
REPORTS:
VHPA announces election policy
Bunn resigns from selection position BY Kenny Bunn
UN honors VHPA member for rescues
Amendment to bylaws goes to a vote BY executive council
Bylaws of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
BRIEFS:
Author writes about Schilling
Membership directory correction BY Mike Law
Mini-reunion planned on July 3
REUNION:
Time draws near for reunion 2003 BY Dave Rittmann
VHPA shuttle service available at airport
Taking cruise after reunion? here is update
Reunion schedule
Volume: 21
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2003
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Apr 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 300Newsletter610834
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
LETTERS:
Former VHPA counsel glad to stay the course FROM Jim "Gunny" Gunderson
Flying with Army pilots an adventure FROM Wade Hubbard
IP would have a tizzie FROM Jack Knotts
Directory best one yet! FROM Bob Paine
Vietnam acquaintances put reality back in focus FROM Robert "Russ" Jones
Chopper pilot writes story for scale model brochure FROM Roy Harris Olive
Attempt to ignore disorder perpetuates PTSD stigma FROM George W. Williams
Pilot/author participated in PTSD effects study FROM Rick Curtin, Dave Eastman
Few soldiers prepared for Vietnam experience FROM Bill Hull
Suggesting most pilots have PTSD is absurd FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
James Harvey Brown Jr. - Eldon Ideus - Emmett F. Johnson - James D. O'Neill - Michael Russell - Bill Shobel
REPORTS:
VHPA announces election policy
Bunn resigns from selection position BY Kenny Bunn
UN honors VHPA member for rescues
Amendment to bylaws goes to a vote BY executive council
Bylaws of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
BRIEFS:
Author writes about Schilling
Membership directory correction BY Mike Law
Mini-reunion planned on July 3
REUNION:
Time draws near for reunion 2003 BY Dave Rittmann
VHPA shuttle service available at airport
Taking cruise after reunion? here is update
Reunion schedule
Volume: 21
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 2003
Collection: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA) Collection: VHPA Newsletters
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Apr 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 2336Newsletter475119
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
LETTERS:
Former VHPA counsel glad to stay the course FROM Jim "Gunny" Gunderson
Flying with Army pilots an adventure FROM Wade Hubbard
IP would have a tizzie FROM Jack Knotts
Directory best one yet! FROM Bob Paine
Vietnam acquaintances put reality back in focus FROM Robert "Russ" Jones
Chopper pilot writes story for scale model brochure FROM Roy Harris Olive
Attempt to ignore disorder perpetuates PTSD stigma FROM George W. Williams
Pilot/author participated in PTSD effects study FROM Rick Curtin, Dave Eastman
Few soldiers prepared for Vietnam experience FROM Bill Hull
Suggesting most pilots have PTSD is absurd FROM Rick Williams
TAPS:
James Harvey Brown Jr. - Eldon Ideus - Emmett F. Johnson - James D. O'Neill - Michael Russell - Bill Shobel
REPORTS:
VHPA announces election policy
Bunn resigns from selection position BY Kenny Bunn
UN honors VHPA member for rescues
Amendment to bylaws goes to a vote BY executive council
Bylaws of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
BRIEFS:
Author writes about Schilling
Membership directory correction BY Mike Law
Mini-reunion planned on July 3
REUNION:
Time draws near for reunion 2003 BY Dave Rittmann
VHPA shuttle service available at airport
Taking cruise after reunion? here is update
Reunion schedule
Volume: 21
Issue: 01
Item Creation Date: January/February 2003
Collection: Larry Leonard Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 May 2017 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
The FWC-VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA))
Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter595219
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
LETTERS:
Julie Kink becomes honorary member FROM VHPA Executive Council
Pilot’s Vietnam memories linger three decades later FROM Linh D. Vo
Rocky Mountain Chapter did great job with reunion FROM Bruce Carlson
Helicopter associations help family of crew chief FROM Victoria Girard Chandler
Captain seeking information about cavalry unit in Vietnam FROM Captain Jonathan Bentley
Many stories emerge from Denver reunion FROM Julie Kink
F-4 pilot would like to meet UH-1 crew that rescued him FROM Steve Sullivan
Meeting Bill Coors a highlight of reunion FROM Tom Payne
Writer shares feelings after attending service FROM Ron Paye
Reunion motorcycle ride a very enjoyable event FROM David Sheppard
Helicopter pilot keeps 33-year-old promise FROM Milo M. Overstreet
One-Shot draws fire FROM Craig Porter
Old soldiers have chance meeting on Mexican beach FROM Greg Smith
TAPS:
Charles Borgstorm - Walt Casey - Charles E. Gallagher - Richard Everett Gardner - Brent Hannawalt - James W. “Jim” Jay - James A. Jones - Francis W. LaRoue - George A. Nielsen - Jim Reba
REUNION:
Holley reports on a strong VHPA BY Jack Swickard
Reunion mixed with the new, traditional BY Mike Law
Reunion survey helps plan event BY Dave Rittman
Reunion chairman provides update BY Joe Blitzke
Most members computer literate BY Dave Rittman
Current times exciting for VHPA BY Joe Biltizke
Volume: 19
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: December 2014
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 09 Jun 2015 [Updated: 29 Aug 2017]
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