Vietnam Center and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive

Interview with Martin Alexander

Oral History Item Number: OH0917

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[Number of Pages: 1]
In this interview, Martin Alexander discusses his two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. Alexander served as a UH-1 gunship crewchief with the 187th Assault Helicopter Company in 1967 and with the 190th Assault Helicopter Company, 1967-1968. Alexander returned for a second tour, serving as a gunship crewchief and platoon sergeant with the 174th Assault Helicopter Company, 1969-1970.
Author(s): Kelly Crager
Item Creation Date: 27 January 2016
Collection: Martin Alexander Collection
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Added: 02 Feb 2016 [Updated: 26 Feb 2021]

Interview with John Akins

Oral History Item Number: OH0918

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[Number of Pages: 54]
John Akins discusses his tour in Vietnam as a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. Akins arrived in Vietnam in February 1968, served at Khe Sanh, and then spent the remainder of his tour as a member of Combined Action Platoons. He served in CAP 1-1-1, 1-1-7, and 1-1-6.
Author(s): Kelly Crager
Item Creation Date: 1 February 2016
Collection: John Akins Collection
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Added: 07 Feb 2016 [Updated: 13 Dec 2022]

Interview with Thomas P. McKenna

Oral History Item Number: OH0920

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[Number of Pages: 1]
Lt. Col. Thomas McKenna (U.S. Army, retired) discusses his career in the Army, including his two tours of duty in Vietnam. McKenna served as deputy province adviser in Bac Lieu Province, September 1966-September 1967. He returned to Vietnam in September 1971 as G-3 operations adviser to the 23rd ARVN Infantry Division before serving as senior adviser to the 44th ARVN Infantry Regiment from February to May 1972.
Author(s): Kelly Crager
Item Creation Date: 9 February 2016
Collection: Thomas P. McKenna Collection
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Added: 16 Feb 2016 [Updated: 08 Jan 2021]

Interview with Victor Bary

Oral History Item Number: OH0928

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[Number of Pages: 70]
In this interview Victor Bary discusses his experiences in Vietnam with the 11th Combat Aviation Battalion, 12th Aviation Group, 1st Aviation Brigade. Bary served as a personnel specialist in Phu Loi, January-December 1967.
Author(s): Kelly Crager
Item Creation Date: 30 March 2016
Collection: Victor A. Bary Collection
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Added: 31 Mar 2016 [Updated: 13 Dec 2022]

Interview with Dewey J. Barich

Oral History Item Number: OH0926

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[Number of Pages: 68]
Dewey Barich discusses his experiences with the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. Barich served as a C-123 pilot with the 12th Air Commando Squadron for Operation Ranch Hand missions from January 1967 to January 1968.
Author(s): Kelly Crager
Item Creation Date: 28 March 2016
Collection: Mr. Dewey J. Barich Collection
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Added: 05 Apr 2016 [Updated: 13 Dec 2022]

Interview with Donald J. Homuth

Oral History Item Number: OH0931

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[Number of Pages: 1]
Donald Homuth discusses his experiences in Vietnam as a personnel specialist with the 11th Combat Aviation Battalion at Phu Loi from February 1967 through August 1968.
Author(s): Kelly Crager
Item Creation Date: 13 April 2016
Collection: Donald J. Homuth Collection
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Added: 14 Apr 2016 [Updated: 16 Apr 2021]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610731

[Number of Pages: 56]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Clyde Romero

LETTERS:
From the VHPA staff at hq FROM Sherry Rodgers
You never get a second chance to make a first impression FROM Bob Lanzotti
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Al Roettger
From the editor FROM Tom Hirschler
Information regarding recovered mia remains of sfc Billy David Hill
Dear editor FROM Dennis
Class photo FROM Rebekah Root
Project and personal request FROM Matt Davenport

FEATURES:
Wonic BY John Shafer
Looking for Vietnam veteran helicopter pilots of all branches BY Tom Kirk
The Army Aviation Museum at Fort Rucker - our legacy BY Rich Johnson
Tale of Nha Be BY William L. McCalister
The four lieutenants BY Gary Roush
AAAA/VHPA scholarship BY Mike Scheurman
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Memorial proposal frequently asked questions BY Bob Hesselbein
It could only happen in Vietnam BY Douglas Moore
Cobra dedication BY Brad Hanson
Air compassion for veterans provides bridge of access for wounded warriors BY Suzanne Rhodes

REUNION:
Reunion arrival and other details
Tour descriptions
A reunion request BY Tom Hirschler and Tom Kirk
Official schedule of events

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Ed Faught
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Robert Leach
Washington State Chapter BY Bill Lyons
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
Florida Chapter BY Frank Hoover
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
North Carolina Chapter BY Larry Pigg
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
Southern California Chapter BY Sven Akeeson
South Missouri Chapter BY John B. Wilkinson

TAPS:
John H. Butler - James Devito - Roger J. Dewitt - Joel D. Ferguson - Russell K. Fleming - Donald L. Holbert - Lester E. Heath Jr. - Gerald D. Kimel - Richard T. Maltais - Robert W. McDonald - Bernard J. O'Donnel - Loyd P. Resfell - Dabney A. Reynolds - Jack E. Tiesing Sr. - Raymond F. Wiley - John L. Wikinson - Theodore P. Wyman - Alfred Barret - Glenn R. Clements - Frederick L. Clements - Philip S. Elmeer - James O. Hegdahl - Johnny W. Huffman - James P. Kenny - Michael Lachance - Thomas J. Mashaw - Ablert Newton - Eugene S. Pedrick - Conrad Provencher - Robert P. Simon - Ernest A. Sylvester

BOOK REVIEWS:
Blades of Thunder: Book One BY John Penny
Guts 'N Gunships BY John Penny
364 Days and a Wakeup BY John Penny
The Typhoon Truce, 1970 BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 01
Item Creation Date: January/February 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 28 Mar 2017 [Updated: 17 Oct 2017]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610798

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer

LETTERS:
Information deadline FROM Gary Roush
Incoming mail penetrating story FROM Michael Wegner
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
"Why didn't you two fly that piece of s__t - T 295" FROM Mike Sheuerman
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Carl Bell
The pigs of Saigon FROM Ralp Arnesen
HMM - 161 reunion FROM Ron Gatewood
Charles Kettles' Distinguished Service Cross to be upgraded to Medal of Honor
A failure to communicate FROM Bob Stewart
Tom Payne, chairman VHPA Scholarship Program provided the following information FROM James R. and Rae A Oden
Home for a Helicopter FROM Melody Pope

FEATURES:
Hits through the chin bubble BY Tony Spletstoser, Bob Anders, and Charlie Rex
Hitching a ride BY Jack Johnstone
Charlie's .45 BY Jim Dewitt
Battle of Michelin Rubber Plantation Part 1 BY Jim Moody
Night journey BY L.D. Smith
First Aviation Brigade celebrates its fiftieth year BY Tom Kirk
Convoy escort mission to Phnom Penh

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alaska Chapter BY Terrance Vraniak
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter By Dr. Joe Ponds
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Virginia Chapter Upcoming Events
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Anderson

TAPS:
John C. Artley - William R. Burks - John C. Gruver - William M. Hodges - George B. Horan - Owen L. Hoskins - Monte D. Johnson - Harold R. Kolb - William T. Runsford - John L. Middleton - Wayne C. Miller - Herbert W. Nagel - Jimmie D. Ulrich - Leslie L. Valouche - James L. Winters - Thomas E. Albright - Randall M. Beckman - Gary W. Burdick - David B. Burless - Clyde R. Cloar - James R. Culbreth - Edward J. Franklin - Howard E. Funk - James D. Harris - Burnum E. Melton - Marvin L. Palmer - Tommy R. Palmertree - Robert J. Pyeatt - Robert D. McGee - Alan R. Shennum - Edwin L. Shobert - Cecil L. Shrader - Henry W. Steadman - Duane A. Watters - James K. Zook

LOOKING FOR:
Looking for contact information for the widow of Benny C. Parker
Looking for the crew that medevaced me from Dat Do BY Tony Twaitts
Looking for... Army helicopter nose art and names BY John Brennan
Looking for members of the 175 AHC, "Outlaws" involved in March 26, 1967 Easter Sunday Battle BY Jon F. Myhre
Looking for friends/unit members who knew my brother BY John Dexheimer
Looking for BY Paul A Lawrence
Looking for fellow amateur radio operators BY Gene Britt
Looking for anyone who served with my father BY Chad Stevens

BOOK REVIEWS:
The Final Flight of Curious Yellow BY John Penny
"Through the Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam" BY John Penny
Thanks be to God, this "Phantom Raider" Survived BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610800

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM Clyde Romero

LETTERS:
Wonic #2 FROM John Shafer
No classes, but tons of class FROM Jon A. Bouile
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Chapter visit FROM Tom Kirk
Sustaining the VHPA until the last man stands FROM Bob Hesselbein and Bill "Moon" Mullen
Monument update: winter, 2016
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Memorial proposal FROM Bob Hesselbein
Editing the VHPA newsletter-Aviator FROM Jack Swickard
Looking for information sought regarding helicopter crash FROM Mac Kolar
Looking for crew FROM Larry Newsom
Looking for photos of marine aviator
Trying to get information
Can anyone id this patch FROM Mike Law
AAA/VHPA scholarship FROM Mike Scheuerman
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Pearcy

FEATURES:
Keeping history alive BY Terry Garlock
Rescue BY Benjamin A. Van Etten
The Crash of falcon Eight Zero BY Dennis Dupuis
Aerobatics at lz east BY Arthur Darryl James
Flight of the truculent turtle

REUNION:
An update on the 33rd reunion of the VHPA BY Mike Law
More details concerning sleeping rooms at the Peppermill BY Mike Law
R2016 banquet meals
Bring your lanyards to Reno BY VHPA Executive Council
Official schedule of events

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Ed Faught
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter BY Dr. Joe Ponds
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
Rocky Mountain Chapter BY Dale House
Southern California CHapter BY Sven Akesson

TAPS:
Rodney D. Bither - Harold Boyd - Ronald A. Brooks - Howard R. Crotty - Louis Etcheverry - Stanley Gause - Ernie L. Greening - Robert L. Grove - Frank H. Hampshire - William W. Heilman - John W. Huffman - Anthony E. Myers - Robert W. Mitchell - Dewey G. Norton - John H. Oliver - Charles J. Pelletier - Clyde S. Rockett - Richard T. Schuler - Wayne Sieb - Stanley R. Buford - Terry A. Carlson - Robert E. Craig - Joe C. Fouts - Farret O. Lewis - Bill C. Martin - Wiley W. McCrary - Leo M. Moore - Kenneth W. Philley - Dick E. Roach - John Robertson - Dennis A. Smith - Raymond E. Vietti

BOOK REVIEWS:
Shoulda Played the Flute BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 02
Item Creation Date: March/April 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610801

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM Clyde Romero

LETTERS:
Wonic #2 FROM John Shafer
No classes, but tons of class FROM Jon A. Bouile
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Chapter visit FROM Tom Kirk
Sustaining the VHPA until the last man stands FROM Bob Hesselbein and Bill "Moon" Mullen
Monument update: winter, 2016
The Vietnam Helicopter Pilot and Crewmember Memorial proposal FROM Bob Hesselbein
Editing the VHPA newsletter-Aviator FROM Jack Swickard
Looking for information sought regarding helicopter crash FROM Mac Kolar
Looking for crew FROM Larry Newsom
Looking for photos of marine aviator
Trying to get information
Can anyone id this patch FROM Mike Law
AAA/VHPA scholarship FROM Mike Scheuerman
To the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Tom Pearcy

FEATURES:
Keeping history alive BY Terry Garlock
Rescue BY Benjamin A. Van Etten
The Crash of falcon Eight Zero BY Dennis Dupuis
Aerobatics at lz east BY Arthur Darryl James
Flight of the truculent turtle

REUNION:
An update on the 33rd reunion of the VHPA BY Mike Law
More details concerning sleeping rooms at the Peppermill BY Mike Law
R2016 banquet meals
Bring your lanyards to Reno BY VHPA Executive Council
Official schedule of events

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
Fort Wolters Chapter BY Ed Faught
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter BY Dr. Joe Ponds
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
Rocky Mountain Chapter BY Dale House
Southern California CHapter BY Sven Akesson

TAPS:
Rodney D. Bither - Harold Boyd - Ronald A. Brooks - Howard R. Crotty - Louis Etcheverry - Stanley Gause - Ernie L. Greening - Robert L. Grove - Frank H. Hampshire - William W. Heilman - John W. Huffman - Anthony E. Myers - Robert W. Mitchell - Dewey G. Norton - John H. Oliver - Charles J. Pelletier - Clyde S. Rockett - Richard T. Schuler - Wayne Sieb - Stanley R. Buford - Terry A. Carlson - Robert E. Craig - Joe C. Fouts - Farret O. Lewis - Bill C. Martin - Wiley W. McCrary - Leo M. Moore - Kenneth W. Philley - Dick E. Roach - John Robertson - Dennis A. Smith - Raymond E. Vietti

BOOK REVIEWS:
Shoulda Played the Flute BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 02
Item Creation Date: March/April 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610804

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM Clyde Romero

LETTERS:
Wonic #3 FROM John Shafer
Aviator FO FROM Doug Neil
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Letter to the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Sally Johnson
Dear editor FROM James Reeves
Web sites consolidated FROM Gary Roush
Escape from darkness FROM Ben Bentley

FEATURES:
Tank hunt in Cambodia BY Carl (Skip) Bell
The most decorated flight crew in Vietnam: the story of Cherry Six
Vietnamese-American still marvels at flying helicopter to freedom in 1975 BY Tom Paulu
UH-1D s/n xxxxxxx Sept. 1968 162nd AHC Dong Tam, RVN BY LT Little

REUNION:
An update on the 33rd reunion of the VHPA BY Mike Law
A second shuttle route for Reno Reunion BY Mike Law
Official schedule of events
Quilters show and tell BY Kathleen Sherfey

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
Ohio River Chapter BY Robert Blair
Oklahoma Chapter BY Tom Payne
The Rocky MOuntain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum BY Dale House
Upper Midwest BY Richard Andersen
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
Florida Chapter BY Dr. Joe Ponds
North Alabama BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Larry Pigg and Jerry Seago
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Virginia Chapter BY Don Agren
Southern California Chapter BY Sven Akesson
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson

TAPS:
Peter B. Adams - Delbert C. Belanger - Harold E. Caldwell - Calvin E. Coates - Gregory A. Corliss - Charles W. Cupp - Gary E. Dekay - Waldron W. Duncan - David S. Dyer - Robert H. Folstadt - John D. Harris - William A. Hutchinson - David G. Jayne - Virgil M. Laughlin - Michael D. Lazares - Richard D. McCraig - Clifford J. Mitchell - Kenneth E. Morrison - Craig D. Mossman - Alfred G. Nichols - Larry W. Nieuhr - Lee N. Potratz - Raymond J. Roalofs Jr. - Larry W. Self - Louis C. Stengel - John M. Tivnan - Frank W. Thompson - George I. Vadelnieks - Jack R. Watkins - Keith A. Young - Ronald D. Zec - Billy J. Aldred - Edward W. Baker - Robert S. Barsby - Orlando L. Busby - Jack M. Cherry - Edward E. Clark - Harold G. Clark - Gary K. Cline - Orlow B. Donaldson - Peter G. Dorland - Michael J. Friel - John F. Guilmartin - Breeden P. Hamer - Delmar W. Johnson - Donald M. MacWillie - Eddie Mason - Paul V. McGovern - Larry G. Miller - Paul H. Rigsby - John C. Roberson - Eugene W. Rosenthal - Nicholas E. Saunders - Jerry L. Shelby - Robert P. Simon - Alfred B. Tallman - John C. Urquart - Dennis S. Van Liew - Richard Villarreal - Rodney N. Whalen

BOOK REVIEWS:
North flag BY John Penny
Once upon a time in the 60s BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 03 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]

Danang Spring 1966 - Hercules Victory

Museum Object Item Number: 2779museum4933

Item Creation Date: October 2016
Collection: David Hendrickson Collection
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Added: 05 Dec 2017 [Updated: 06 Dec 2017]

Danang October 1967, American Oriole - Departing Pier 1

Museum Object Item Number: 2779museum4934

Item Creation Date: September 2016
Collection: David Hendrickson Collection
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Added: 05 Dec 2017 [Updated: 06 Dec 2017]

Personal Narrative - Elk Hunt II and Devil Hole I [Deseret Test Center Project, 21 June - 10 September 1965]

Document Item Number: 10400216002

[Number of Pages: 18]
Author(s): William Foulke
Item Creation Date: Spring 2016
Collection: William Foulke Collection
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Added: 10 Jan 2018 [Updated: 10 Jan 2018]

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Personal Narrative - Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) [2 copies]

Document Item Number: 10400217001

[Number of Pages: 21]
Author(s): William Foulke
Item Creation Date: Spring 2016
Collection: William Foulke Collection
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Added: 10 Jan 2018 [Updated: 10 Jan 2018]

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Interview with Richard Hosier

Oral History Item Number: OH0942

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Richard Hosier discusses his experiences in psychological operations with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Hosier served with the 6th PSYOPS Battalion (244th PSYOPS Company) out of DaNang, August-December 1967, and then with the 7th PSYOPS Battalion out of Chu Lai December 1967-April 1969. Hosier was a PSYOPS team leader, serving on armed propaganda teams.
Item Creation Date: 07 December 2016
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Added: 07 Dec 2016 [Updated: 25 Apr 2023]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610811

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer

LETTERS:
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
HQ announces two new products FROM Mike Law
Damn the torpedoes... full speed ahead FROM Royce Raley
To the editor of the aviator FROM Rick Winship
To whom it may concern FROM Erin Miller
Looking for FROM Mike Williams
Lt Little From Dave James
To the editor of the Aviator FROM Don G. Fite
From the managing editor FROM Tom Kirk
How to get your representative's attention FROM Bob Hesselbein
Legacy endowment FROM Gary Roush
Important VHPA Scholarship update and information FROM Mike Scheuerman

FEATURES:
Battle of Michelin Rubber Plantation BY James W. "Pete" Booth
Site 85 BY Rober Caron
ACE book wins bronze medal IPPY award

REUNION:
A summary on the 33rd reunion in Reno BY Mike Law
Gold star family breakfast: VHPA reunion 2016 BY Julie Kink
Honoring those who have died in the past year BY Hary Roush
Quilter's show and tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
VHPA Reunion 2016 ~ Reno, Nevada

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska Chapter
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter
North Carolina Chapter BY Larry Pigg
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Oklahoma Chapter BY Tom Payne
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum
SO Cal Chapter BY Sven Akesson
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson
Washington State Chapter BY Hal Thornton

TAPS:
Charles T. Brown - Gordon D. Colis - Donald J. Chadwick - George O. Charity - Samuel G. Conley - Manuel G. Davila - Donald J. Douglas - James M. Drake - Wayne L. Fisher - Edward J. Fitzgerald - Donald M. Frierson - Ralph W. Graham - George P. Hewlett - Donald E. Isenburg - Floyd H. Keller - Paul E. Lent - Ron Miller - Roger P. Olney - Charles W. Sloan - Kenneth L. Strand - Willard L. Swank - Ralph R. Reinl - Michael R. Armstrong - Robin M. Barrett - Paul D. Bromley - Robert P. Burge - Francis W. Butler - Peter E. Benet - Edward A. DuChene - Joseph C. Fouts - Ray J. Hill - Harry V. Hobbs - Albert C. Hurst - Jack T. Holland - Vernon W. Kennedy - Leonard F. Mayes - Robert A. Melvin - Thor M. Werenczuk - Thomas C. West - Donald M. Sayrizi - William R. Seale

BOOK REVIEWS:
A Shau Valor BY John Penny
Out of His Time BY John Penny
Tragedy at Chu Lai BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610812

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM Clyde Romero

LETTERS:
Wonic #3 FROM John Shafer
Aviator FO FROM Doug Neil
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Letter to the editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Sally Johnson
Dear editor FROM James Reeves
Web sites consolidated FROM Gary Roush
Escape from darkness FROM Ben Bentley

FEATURES:
Tank hunt in Cambodia BY Carl (Skip) Bell
The most decorated flight crew in Vietnam: the story of Cherry Six
Vietnamese-American still marvels at flying helicopter to freedom in 1975 BY Tom Paulu
UH-1D s/n xxxxxxx Sept. 1968 162nd AHC Dong Tam, RVN BY LT Little

REUNION:
An update on the 33rd reunion of the VHPA BY Mike Law
A second shuttle route for Reno Reunion BY Mike Law
Official schedule of events
Quilters show and tell BY Kathleen Sherfey

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
Ohio River Chapter BY Robert Blair
Oklahoma Chapter BY Tom Payne
The Rocky MOuntain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum BY Dale House
Upper Midwest BY Richard Andersen
Alamo Chapter
Alaska Chapter BY Lynn Kile
Florida Chapter BY Dr. Joe Ponds
North Alabama BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY Larry Pigg and Jerry Seago
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Virginia Chapter BY Don Agren
Southern California Chapter BY Sven Akesson
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson

TAPS:
Peter B. Adams - Delbert C. Belanger - Harold E. Caldwell - Calvin E. Coates - Gregory A. Corliss - Charles W. Cupp - Gary E. Dekay - Waldron W. Duncan - David S. Dyer - Robert H. Folstadt - John D. Harris - William A. Hutchinson - David G. Jayne - Virgil M. Laughlin - Michael D. Lazares - Richard D. McCraig - Clifford J. Mitchell - Kenneth E. Morrison - Craig D. Mossman - Alfred G. Nichols - Larry W. Nieuhr - Lee N. Potratz - Raymond J. Roalofs Jr. - Larry W. Self - Louis C. Stengel - John M. Tivnan - Frank W. Thompson - George I. Vadelnieks - Jack R. Watkins - Keith A. Young - Ronald D. Zec - Billy J. Aldred - Edward W. Baker - Robert S. Barsby - Orlando L. Busby - Jack M. Cherry - Edward E. Clark - Harold G. Clark - Gary K. Cline - Orlow B. Donaldson - Peter G. Dorland - Michael J. Friel - John F. Guilmartin - Breeden P. Hamer - Delmar W. Johnson - Donald M. MacWillie - Eddie Mason - Paul V. McGovern - Larry G. Miller - Paul H. Rigsby - John C. Roberson - Eugene W. Rosenthal - Nicholas E. Saunders - Jerry L. Shelby - Robert P. Simon - Alfred B. Tallman - John C. Urquart - Dennis S. Van Liew - Richard Villarreal - Rodney N. Whalen

BOOK REVIEWS:
North flag BY John Penny
Once upon a time in the 60s BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 03
Item Creation Date: May/June 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 19 Apr 2017]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610813

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer

LETTERS:
Information deadline FROM Gary Roush
Incoming mail penetrating story FROM Michael Wegner
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
"Why didn't you two fly that piece of s__t - T 295" FROM Mike Sheuerman
To the Editor of the VHPA Aviator FROM Carl Bell
The pigs of Saigon FROM Ralp Arnesen
HMM - 161 reunion FROM Ron Gatewood
Charles Kettles' Distinguished Service Cross to be upgraded to Medal of Honor
A failure to communicate FROM Bob Stewart
Tom Payne, chairman VHPA Scholarship Program provided the following information FROM James R. and Rae A Oden
Home for a Helicopter FROM Melody Pope

FEATURES:
Hits through the chin bubble BY Tony Spletstoser, Bob Anders, and Charlie Rex
Hitching a ride BY Jack Johnstone
Charlie's .45 BY Jim Dewitt
Battle of Michelin Rubber Plantation Part 1 BY Jim Moody
Night journey BY L.D. Smith
First Aviation Brigade celebrates its fiftieth year BY Tom Kirk
Convoy escort mission to Phnom Penh

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alaska Chapter BY Terrance Vraniak
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Florida Chapter By Dr. Joe Ponds
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Virginia Chapter Upcoming Events
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Anderson

TAPS:
John C. Artley - William R. Burks - John C. Gruver - William M. Hodges - George B. Horan - Owen L. Hoskins - Monte D. Johnson - Harold R. Kolb - William T. Runsford - John L. Middleton - Wayne C. Miller - Herbert W. Nagel - Jimmie D. Ulrich - Leslie L. Valouche - James L. Winters - Thomas E. Albright - Randall M. Beckman - Gary W. Burdick - David B. Burless - Clyde R. Cloar - James R. Culbreth - Edward J. Franklin - Howard E. Funk - James D. Harris - Burnum E. Melton - Marvin L. Palmer - Tommy R. Palmertree - Robert J. Pyeatt - Robert D. McGee - Alan R. Shennum - Edwin L. Shobert - Cecil L. Shrader - Henry W. Steadman - Duane A. Watters - James K. Zook

LOOKING FOR:
Looking for contact information for the widow of Benny C. Parker
Looking for the crew that medevaced me from Dat Do BY Tony Twaitts
Looking for... Army helicopter nose art and names BY John Brennan
Looking for members of the 175 AHC, "Outlaws" involved in March 26, 1967 Easter Sunday Battle BY Jon F. Myhre
Looking for friends/unit members who knew my brother BY John Dexheimer
Looking for BY Paul A Lawrence
Looking for fellow amateur radio operators BY Gene Britt
Looking for anyone who served with my father BY Chad Stevens

BOOK REVIEWS:
The Final Flight of Curious Yellow BY John Penny
"Through the Valley: My Captivity in Vietnam" BY John Penny
Thanks be to God, this "Phantom Raider" Survived BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 04
Item Creation Date: July/August 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610814

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer

LETTERS:
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
HQ announces two new products FROM Mike Law
Damn the torpedoes... full speed ahead FROM Royce Raley
To the editor of the aviator FROM Rick Winship
To whom it may concern FROM Erin Miller
Looking for FROM Mike Williams
Lt Little FROM Dave James
To the editor of the Aviator FROM Don G. Fite
From the managing editor FROM Tom Kirk
How to get your representative's attention FROM Bob Hesselbein
Legacy endowment FROM Gary Roush
Important VHPA Scholarship update and information FROM Mike Scheuerman

FEATURES:
Battle of Michelin Rubber Plantation BY James W. "Pete" Booth
Site 85 BY Rober Caron
ACE book wins bronze medal IPPY award

REUNION:
A summary on the 33rd reunion in Reno BY Mike Law
Gold star family breakfast: VHPA reunion 2016 BY Julie Kink
Honoring those who have died in the past year BY Hary Roush
Quilter's show and tell BY Kathleen Sherfey
VHPA Reunion 2016 ~ Reno, Nevada

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alamo Chapter BY Chuck Oualline
Alaska Chapter
California Chapter North BY Dave Anderson
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
Michigan Chapter BY Rich Deer
North Alabama Chapter
North Carolina Chapter BY Larry Pigg
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Oklahoma Chapter BY Tom Payne
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum
SO Cal Chapter BY Sven Akesson
South Missouri Chapter BY John Wilkinson
Washington State Chapter BY Hal Thornton

TAPS:
Charles T. Brown - Gordon D. Colis - Donald J. Chadwick - George O. Charity - Samuel G. Conley - Manuel G. Davila - Donald J. Douglas - James M. Drake - Wayne L. Fisher - Edward J. Fitzgerald - Donald M. Frierson - Ralph W. Graham - George P. Hewlett - Donald E. Isenburg - Floyd H. Keller - Paul E. Lent - Ron Miller - Roger P. Olney - Charles W. Sloan - Kenneth L. Strand - Willard L. Swank - Ralph R. Reinl - Michael R. Armstrong - Robin M. Barrett - Paul D. Bromley - Robert P. Burge - Francis W. Butler - Peter E. Benet - Edward A. DuChene - Joseph C. Fouts - Ray J. Hill - Harry V. Hobbs - Albert C. Hurst - Jack T. Holland - Vernon W. Kennedy - Leonard F. Mayes - Robert A. Melvin - Thor M. Werenczuk - Thomas C. West - Donald M. Sayrizi - William R. Seale

BOOK REVIEWS:
A Shau Valor BY John Penny
Out of His Time BY John Penny
Tragedy at Chu Lai BY John Penny
Volume: 35
Issue: 05
Item Creation Date: September/October 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 12 Apr 2017]

The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610815

[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer

LETTERS:
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Tide 6 FROM Bob Lanzotti
Bob Hope Christmas specials FROM Lance Patten
The U.S. military medical evacuation system: from the eyes of a participant; an adventure in and of itself; makes getting shot almost an afterthought FROM Mark Keeney
Good things from bad FROM Chuck Oualline
Dear Editor FROM David Slone
Looking for a colleague FROM Dianna Davis-Forest
Request from: David Porter FROM Dave Porter
Looking for helicopter names/nose art FROM Tom Payne
Regarding taps for Les Valouche FROM Steve Bunting
Serendipity FROM Curt Herrick
To the editor of the Aviator FROM John Simpers
To the editor of the Aviator FROM Earl Hensley
Earl FROM Tom Kirk
Dear Mr. Kirk FROM H.H. (Rick) Roll
Rick FROM Tom Kirk
To the editor of the Aviator: Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc. MVPA Convoys BY Paul B. Fellencer Sr.
VA and/or Medicare? It is an important decision FROM Gary Potter
Letter to the editor: VHPA Reno reunion FROM John F. Imsdahl
Ghost meets savior FROM Richard Sebastian
VHPA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a solid legacy

FEATURES:
The ANC Memorial update: Autumn 2016 BY Bob Hesselbein
GCA "slightly left of course and correcting" BY Pat Dougan
An Loc, some more of the rest of the story
Helicopter BY Butch Gudger

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alaska Chapter BY Tim Kavanaugh
California Chapter North BY Dave Andersen
Florida Chapter BY Joe Ponds
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
New York CHapter BY Tom McMillen
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY John Hoffman
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
South Missouri Chapter BY John B. Wilkinson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Anderson
Washington State Chapter BY Dave Saunders

TAPS:
Mark Ayres - Robert R. Blake - Thomas J. Blake - Gene T. Boyer - Keith R. Broeme - Robert G. Bustos - Robert T. Chastine Sr. - Joseph R. Clelan - Jimmy E. Curtis - William N. Eckert - Robert M. Furney - Jospeh P. Gallagher - Cecil T. Gunter - Raymond C. Edge - Glenn L. Hartman - Charles N. Heape - Warren C. Joyce - Herbert D. Kalen - Floyd H. Keller - Christopher A. Maggio - Jimmy N. Moore - Arvel H. Perry - Charles E. Silva - William D. Sears - William E. Smith - Ed R. Stevenson - Gordon Stone - David A. Theobald - David L. Torrey - Dave Vautrinot - Gary L. Asdel - Hubert M. Brady - James J. Brady - Harold R. Brumage - Walter M. Burch - Michael A. Carosella - Roger W. Cederholm - James A. Dean - George William Lehman - Ronald C. Lombardo - Hugh W. Morgan - John E. Oglesby - James T. Pratt - Thomas E. Reinhardt - Maxie Riley - Francis Rocchi - Frank Rusk
Volume: 35
Issue: 06
Item Creation Date: November/December 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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List of Coordinates (Lat/Long and Grid) for Fire Bases (FB or FSB), Landing Zones (LZ), Special Forces (SF) and other allied combat sites in the RVN Area of Operations [Updated June 2016]

Document Item Number: 25720105001

[Number of Pages: 275]
Item Creation Date: June 2016
Collection: William Kindred Collection
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The VHPA Aviator (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter - Citrus Heights, California

Newsletter Item Number: 999Newsletter610809

[This Item may contain objectionable materials.]

[Number of Pages: 48]
FROM THE PRESIDENT FROM John Shafer

LETTERS:
From the VHPA staff at hq! FROM Sherry Rodgers
Tide 6 FROM Bob Lanzotti
Bob Hope Christmas specials FROM Lance Patten
The U.S. military medical evacuation system: from the eyes of a participant; an adventure in and of itself; makes getting shot almost an afterthought FROM Mark Keeney
Good things from bad FROM Chuck Oualline
Dear Editor FROM David Slone
Looking for a colleague FROM Dianna Davis-Forest
Request from: David Porter FROM Dave Porter
Looking for helicopter names/nose art FROM Tom Payne
Regarding taps for Les Valouche FROM Steve Bunting
Serendipity FROM Curt Herrick
To the editor of the Aviator FROM John Simpers
To the editor of the Aviator FROM Earl Hensley
Earl FROM Tom Kirk
Dear Mr. Kirk FROM H.H. (Rick) Roll
Rick FROM Tom Kirk
To the editor of the Aviator: Military Vehicle Preservation Assoc. MVPA Convoys FROM Paul B. Fellencer Sr.
VA and/or Medicare? It is an important decision FROM Gary Potter
Letter to the editor: VHPA Reno reunion FROM John F. Imsdahl
Ghost meets savior FROM Richard Sebastian
VHPA Memorial Scholarship Fund offers a solid legacy

FEATURES:
The ANC Memorial update: Autumn 2016 BY Bob Hesselbein
GCA "slightly left of course and correcting" BY Pat Dougan
An Loc, some more of the rest of the story
Helicopter BY Butch Gudger

VHPA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES:
Alaska Chapter BY Tim Kavanaugh
California Chapter North BY Dave Andersen
Florida Chapter BY Joe Ponds
Georgia Chapter BY Bob Lanzotti
New York CHapter BY Tom McMillen
North Alabama Chapter BY Ralph Weber
North Carolina Chapter BY John Hoffman
Ohio River LZ Chapter BY Robert Blair
Old Dominion Chapter BY Don Agren
The Rocky Mountain Chapter and the Helicopter War Museum (HWM) BY Dale House
South Missouri Chapter BY John B. Wilkinson
Upper Midwest Chapter BY Richard Anderson
Washington State Chapter BY Dave Saunders

TAPS:
Mark Ayres - Robert R. Blake - Thomas J. Blake - Gene T. Boyer - Keith R. Broeme - Robert G. Bustos - Robert T. Chastine Sr. - Joseph R. Clelan - Jimmy E. Curtis - William N. Eckert - Robert M. Furney - Jospeh P. Gallagher - Cecil T. Gunter - Raymond C. Edge - Glenn L. Hartman - Charles N. Heape - Warren C. Joyce - Herbert D. Kalen - Floyd H. Keller - Christopher A. Maggio - Jimmy N. Moore - Arvel H. Perry - Charles E. Silva - William D. Sears - William E. Smith - Ed R. Stevenson - Gordon Stone - David A. Theobald - David L. Torrey - Dave Vautrinot - Gary L. Asdel - Hubert M. Brady - James J. Brady - Harold R. Brumage - Walter M. Burch - Michael A. Carosella - Roger W. Cederholm - James A. Dean - George William Lehman - Ronald C. Lombardo - Hugh W. Morgan - John E. Oglesby - James T. Pratt - Thomas E. Reinhardt - Maxie Riley - Francis Rocchi - Frank Rusk
Volume: 35
Issue: 06
Item Creation Date: November/December 2016
Collection: Vietnam Center Collection
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 04 Apr 2017 [Updated: 02 Jun 2017]