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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476664
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[Number of Pages: 28]
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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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476665
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[Number of Pages: 28]
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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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476668
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Tom Payne
Volunteers sought for HAI HELI-EXPO BY Ken Fritz

LETTERS:
What is a vet?-many people FROM David F. Clemmer
Roush Helps fill void in airline pilot's life FROM Anthony G. Maglio
Pilot, wife say thanks for Fort Worth reunion FROM Don Martin
Last wekk in country erupts in excitment FROM Loren McAnally
New VHPA member misses '98 reunion FROM Jerry D. Kelley
Vietnam War museum gets off to a good start FROM Jim Messinger
Were you in Vietnam during the spring of 1972? FROM Ron Timberlake
Society attempts to bring rescuers, rescued together FROM John Carlson
Former crew chief writing book on history of OH-6A FROM Wayne Mutza
Guidon in reunion photograph shows 170th Aviation Company FROM George S. Crawford
Vietnam War memorial now has Internet website FROM Ruth Coder Fitzgerald
Blue Max gunship pilots important to telling story FROM Ralph H.Jones

TAPS: Michael L. Burke - Robert B. Caldwell - David T. Carter - William C. Gilbert - Thomas Hawkes Jr. - Jesse Calvin Miller - Larry Nobles - Larry Steilen - William Edward Tharp - James William Turner

BRIEFS:
1998 Directory is on the way
Update records when you move
VHPA Calendar sent to publisher
176th AHC plans get-together

REPORTS:
VHPA launches condolence letters
Association relies on volunteers to function BY Ken Fritz
Bell elected president of the chapter BY Ross Rainwater
Book tells untold stories of crews BY Tom Payne
Tour of Duty: Helicopter pilots trained in Mineral Wells visit base, recall role in Vietnam BY Jacquielynn Floyd

REUNION:
Reunion reservations traffic heavy BY Rhea Rippey and Ross Rainwater

FEATURES:
Hiller 360 flew out of Hanoi airport BY John Konek
Volume: 16
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September 1998
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476671
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[Number of Pages: 28]
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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Slide Item Number: VAS051572
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476673
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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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476677
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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
An Easter message BY John Plummer

BRIEFS:
Singers wanted for reunion
Mystery Cobra

LETTERS:
Pilot seeks others who knew friend FROM Max J. Mizejewski
Aussie Vietnam vets welcome Huey pilot FROM Mike Austin
Ranking officials met aboard U.S. warship FROM Charles B. Wells
Nose art needed for unit history project FROM Dick Detra
J.R. holds a special place in memory of ex-co pilot FROM Mel C. Latham
California Chapter North celebrates Tet anniversary FROM Ken Fritz
Arkansas city naming its airport after pilot FROM Larry Cain
Japanese student conducts research on Vietnam vets FROM Kaori Hattori
Crane at An Khe original CH-54 deployed the Cav FROM James Oden
Vietnam helicopter pilots in short supply in society FROM Tim Murphy
Vietnam unit patches would fill out map frame FROM Gary Calhoun
Ex-crew chief seeking helicopter snake drivers FROM Dutch Covert
Information wanted on anyone who served with 191st AHC FROM Harrell Guidry
Korean pilot to help make contact FROM W. Hayden "Pappy" Jones

TAPS:
James E. Davey - John F. Kane - William B. "Huey" Long - Doyle L. Stone Jr.

REPORTS:
Directory relies on communication BY Mike Law

FEATURES:
Helicopter forced to do zero, zero approach BY Glenn Brown
Martial problems? Ask a helicopter pilot for advice BY Kenny Bunn
Helicopter had various purposes BY John B. Konek
Army's first helicopter class had 8 students
Moving Wall finds new Mineral Wells site BY Edward T. Luttenberger
The first Sky Crane on the DMZ BY George Gagnon
'Carrier' pilot dislikes bodies of water BY Ira Will McComic

REUNION:
Directions to hotel at the reunion
Entertaining program scheduled for ladies
What's cooking at VHPA Reunion
Volume: 16
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: March/April 1998
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Slide Item Number: VAS051576
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Slide Item Number: VAS051577
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476680
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley
Ohio River chapter plans Indianapolis reunion BY Mick Molish

LETTERS:
Former Ranger seeks gunship, slick pilots FROM Dave Bristol
Army redesignates some aviation units FROM Cary J. Bacon
Former platoon sergeant would like to correspond FROM Joseph M. Beck
Cobra used successfully for battery's beer run FROM N.G.(Glenn) Brown
Warrants not invited to CO's party-once FROM Jay Elliot
Senior Army instructor to help find ROK pilots FROM Ernest B. Flagg
Writer suggests Newman may be the pilot sought FROM Bob Hamilton
APC driver seeking dustoff team pilots FROM Jon D. Hovde
Vietnam Center open for a number of years FROM Dave Price
Young warrant officers worth five other pilots FROM Bill McSpadden
Member e-mail addresses should be in Directory FROM Steve Vermillion
E-mail helps stay in touch FROM Walter J. Ellis
E-mail address incorrect FROM Gary L. Calhoun
E-mail address more important FROM Max J. Mizejewski
E-mail helps pilot keep up FROM Michael Bucove
Add e-mail address to Directory FROM Donald Joyce


TAPS:
Peter Abplanalp


REPORTS:
Member accounts crucial to history BY Mike Law
Peter pilot admires Huey instructor BY John Plummer
Family Contacts shares a first success story BY Jim Schueckler
VHCMA plans reunion in Dallas/Fort Worth
The Primer written by real combat pilots BY Ron Timberlake
California Chapter North meets for bass tourney BY Ken Fritz


BRIEFS:
'Registrations' to be awarded
Museum to feature 'Flight' BY Pat Richardson
Heavy lifters plan mini-reunion


FEATURES:
Air America helicoptrs active early in war BY Professor William Leary and VHPA Member John Konek


REUNION:
Pilots to descend on Mineral Wells in July BY Edward T. Luttenberger
Time Drawing near for '98 reunion
Volume: 16
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: January/February 1998
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Slide Item Number: VAS051578
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476682
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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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Enemy Document - re: Le Huan requesting establishment of the dead's records with complete details of the location of dead's grave
Document Item Number: 11271002005
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Item Creation Date: 03 July 1996
Collection: Garnett Bell Collection
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476686
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[Number of Pages: 28]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Mike Hurley


LETTERS:
Father of air cav will be missed FROM Art Welch
Recalling Mr. Mallet, my favorite instructor FROM Ira Will McComic
Vietnam reference library opens at Texas Tech FROM Hayden "Pappy" Jones
Could VHPA Directory include e-mail addresses FROM Ron Corbin
VHCMA asks help on disability claim FROM Dick Calton
VHPA marchers a hit at Brandon parade FROM Herb Nagel
KIA report incorrectly completed on member FROM Gary Rousch
Captain makes impression after arrival at squadron FROM John Tilton
'Black Widow' crews work on unit history FROM Dick Detra
VHPA 'founding fathers' recieve strong thank you FROM Mike Law
Pilots' sacrifice reflected in eyes during reunion FROM Linh D. Vo


TAPS:
Mike Arline - Roy Johnsen - David R. Kyle - Clifford A. Lincoln Jr. - Fredrick R. Neidhardt - Lonnie Joseph Odom - John B. Stockton


REPORTS:
VHPA shows presence at Oshkosh BY Bob Smith
Avoid guilt for not feeling guilty BY Rev. Jon Plummer
POW's biography raises questions BY Tom Payne
Plans being made for '98 Directory BY Mike Law


FEATURES:
Newpaper articles - the missing pieces BY Mike Law
Chinook lands poorly upside down BY Mike Malov
Mission as aircraft commander a shock BY Earl Doty
VHCMA seeking designs for memorial

BRIEFS:
Bowen receives literary award
1997 Membership Directory
Deadlines for newsletter items
Click on the 'X'
Crane pilots plan mini-reunion
Volume: 15
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 1997
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476689
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[Number of Pages: 28]
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: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476690
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[Number of Pages: 27]
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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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476691
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[Number of Pages: 28]
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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Note from Elmo R. Zumwalt, Sr. to Mouzetta Zumwalt on a prescription card - re: a bill, Mouzetta's birthday
Document Item Number: 6231204079
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[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 26 May 1964
Collection: Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. Collection: General Subject Files
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476693
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[Number of Pages: 28]
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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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476695
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[Number of Pages: 28]
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: 2112Newsletter476696
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz


LETTERS:
Inactivation ceremonies planned for regiment FROM John Dowdy
Dogs get charge from flying in helicopters FROM Drew Bourdrieau
Memorial Day 1994-26 years later FROM Ted Riendeau
Writer trying to locate chopper's pilots, crew FROM Bob Gibeault
Huey will be dedicated at special airport ceremony FROM Gary Greenough
Where are missionaries who lived near company? FROM CW$ Ken Bryant
'Gladiators' close call recalled 22 years later FROM Vaugh R. Ross
Former Navy helicopter pilot sought by relative BY F.C. Johnson
Student writes a note about Vietnam statitstics FROM Gary Roush
Former 'blackhawk' tries to find members of unit BY Thomas E. Moore
Guardian Angel now wears general's stars FROM Arthur D. Stevenson


Features:
Mission: Keep Sam Donaldson busy BY Tom Payne
Pig Pool a highlight of WOC parties BY Phil Marshall
Marine Corps Cobras in Vietnam BY Walter E. Pinkerton Jr.
Newspaper tells war stories BY Les Hines
You too can find your old Chinook BY Mike Law
Alcohol flow kept pace with action BY Drew Bourdrieau
Book will overpower you with emotion BY Tom Payne
On-line group planning ComCenter BY Mel Canon


REUNION:
VHPA reunion '96 drawing near BY Ross McCoy
Reunion briefs
Reunion fundraiser features truck
Rooms still available for mini-reunion BY Ed Almazol
Reunion events
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: June/July 1996
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476698
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Ken Fritz


LETTERS:
Patch Project report FROM Jay Riseden
VHPA databases have considerable value FROM Gary Roush
Army personnel file says little about man BY Skip Davis
Vietnam, Alabama book now 80 percent complete FROM John B. Givhan
KIA fillingss a willing seat in gunship when killed FROM Leonard C. Rutledge
Fixed wing in newsletter a beaver-not a birddog FROM Dave Cransfield
Huey, Beaver and H-21 favorite flying machines FROM Tom Garcia
Aircraft in photo an L-20 not L-19 (o-1A) Birddog FROM James McKimmey
Sister thank VHPA for response to letter FROM Sandra Zito
Pilot's sister plans Vietnam visit to mark site of crash FROM Linda G. Moreau
VHPA History Book well done, interesting FROM Don Martin
Membership Directory bings back memories after 24 years From Carlos Quintero
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable FROM Maj. David L. Bjork
Pilot 'finds' his huey on newsletter cover FROM J.C. Pennington
Law's newsletter article on HMM-364 enjoyable
Active duty Army regiment seeks help from the VHPA FROM Maj. David M. Blackburn
Air Force CH-3 crew sought by researcher FROM Jack Kull
Wings producer seeks photos, home movies of hueys, cobras
License plate a memory of campaign FROM Barry H. Turner "Fixer Red"


FEATURES:
Choking cyclic was unforgettable BY Al Eason
'Trees' draw junior officers' salutes BY Drew Boudrieau
Cyberspace responses widespread BY Mel Canon


REPORTS:
Response great on Lam Son 719 BY Mike Sloniker
Those guys he flew with into hell BY Tome Payne
Home page draws interest BY Gary Roush


REUNION:
Reunion events
VHPA fund-raiser features truck
Registration removes the danger BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion bus tours
Paramount's Great America theme park near reunion site
Theme selected for '96 reunion


TAPS:
Pauls L. Allen - Lt. Col. Howard E. Haney - Bob Lee Lovell - William G. Montgomery - Charles J. Lepore
Volume: 14
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April/May 1996
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Letter from Kenneth S. Pond to Ruth Coder Fitzgerald - re: design elements of In Memory plaque
Document Item Number: 12480101009
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[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 26 June 2001
Collection: Ruth Coder Fitzgerald Collection
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Excerpt From 'Trajgiam Nhabinh'
Document Item Number: 11271001005
  • 11271001005
[Number of Pages: 27]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Garnett Bell Collection
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Sending Report copies from fax machine
Document Item Number: 12480101010
  • 12480101010
[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 29 June 2001
Collection: Ruth Coder Fitzgerald Collection
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Information Report - Meeting on the projection of VC military proselyting attack in 1966
Document Item Number: 11271002001
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[Number of Pages: 2]
Item Creation Date: 03 July 1996
Collection: Garnett Bell Collection
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Hierarchy of American Battle Monuments Commission from ABMC website - personnel under direction of the Secretary
Document Item Number: 12480101011
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[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 03 July 2001
Collection: Ruth Coder Fitzgerald Collection
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Translation Report - Face-to-Face struggle against the US-Armed Forces and organization of Political Struggle at various echelons
Document Item Number: 11271002002
  • 11271002002
[Number of Pages: 6]
Item Creation Date: 03 July 1996
Collection: Garnett Bell Collection
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476611
  • 2112Newsletter476611
[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT By Joe Bilitzke
Open communication
Do whats right
Have fun

LETTERS:
Wife finds letters about reunion 'cute' FROM Renatta Depierris
Vietnam aquaintance blessed to liove in the U.S. FROM Don Agren
Letter about PTSD offensive to reader FROM Rick Curtin
Ambrose's PTSD letter should be taken to heart FROM Bill Zierdt
Marines, other veterans plan to restore UH-34D FROM Bud Jones
118th was designated an AHC after 1965 FROM Ralph Orlando
Pilot reads about death of Vietnam-era friend FROM CW4 Cary Mendelsohn
Wounded Ranger looks for two medevac pilots FROM Ranger Thomas R. Holtey
Traveling U.S. with Huey a touching experience FROM Gary B. Roush
New VHPA Directory amazing, best one yet FROM Bob Paine
Shadow Bird's arrival stirs thoughts of days past FROM Jerry Turner
'Man in doorway' important crewman FROM Michael Ryerson

TAPS:
Steve Adee, Dwane C. "Duke" Watson

REUNION:
Orlando return marks 20th anniversary BY Joe Bilitzke
Procedure given for reunion refunds
Riseden designs reunion T-shirt logos BY Kenneth Fritz
Sole survivor seeks rescuers' names BY Charles "Ray" Livermont
Volume: 20
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November/December 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Added: 12 Oct 2010 [Updated: 05 Sep 2017]
The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476613
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[Number of Pages: 22]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Donations total $6,000
Should newsletter title be changed?
Packets to be shipped quicker
VHPA remains in lawsuit
Council working on various issues

LETTERS:
Nolan did execellent job, aviation shorted FROM Retired Maj. Gen. Ben L. Harrison
Pilots, crew members could suffer from PTSD FROM Bill Ambrose
National Capital Chapter joins ROA as festival host FROM H. Jay Brown
Las Vegas reunion 2002 a fantastic first reunion FROM Gene Sellon
Ex-chopper pilot pulls third 'tour' in Vietnam FROM David L. Bonifield
Membership Directory cover looks very good FROM Dick Lund

TAPS:
Amadio R. "Bob" Fioretti - Earl W. Fletcher - Thomas Alexander McCarthy

Vote set on proposed amendment
Sweeney wins VHPA scholarship BY Tom Payne
VHPA scholarship fund growing BY Tom Payne
Flight schools theme 0f 2003 edition BY Mike Law
Time to build Vietnam museum BY Edward T. Luttenberger

BRIEFS:
Call for VHPA Calendar photos
Investment Committee needs help

REUNION:
One in chopper, one in Las Vegas BY Mike Law
Volume: 20
Issue: 5
Item Creation Date: September/October 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476614
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Joe Bilitzke
Membership information must be protected BY Joe Bilitzke

LETTERS:
Las Vegas reunion fantastic get-together FROM James W. "Jim" Mason
Reunion attendee says thanks for great time FROM Retired Lt. Col. Carle E. Dunn
Aussie helicopter crews served with U.S. unit FROM Ray Garrison
Reunion results in article about death of crewman FROM Bruce Huffman
Reunion in Las Vegas personal for 500 pilots FROM Rebecca Mizejewski
Reunion very enjoyable, wife won BMW coupe FROM Greg Schwartz
Vendor/pilot attends first reunion in Las Vegas FROM Ken Fritz
Thanks for good time at this year's reunion FROM Grover F. (Frank) Thompson
Article catches interest of retired Army aviator FROM Charles T. Fotus

TAPS:
George P. Brummitt - Bill J. Comer - John Hicks Dewitt III - Stoney K. Fox - William A. Hall III - Earle C. Erwin - Claude T. Ivey - Samuel P. Kalagian - James B. Kelly - Robert Eugene Lidster - Michael J. Madden - Michael F. "Mike" Mullins - Dave Roessler - Eric B. Williams - John York Jr.

Ritman stresses VHPA friendships BY Jack Swickard
Smashing success! BY Joe Bilitzke
Vendors generate $4,000 for VHPA
Vendor room successful at reunion BY Ken Fritz
Team Effort - New data received for directory
Volume: 20
Issue: 4
Item Creation Date: July/August 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Translation Report - re: Full english translation of captured Viet Cong document
Document Item Number: 11271002003
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[Number of Pages: 5]
Item Creation Date: 03 July 1996
Collection: Garnett Bell Collection
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Memorandum from Flag Lieutenant Chief of Naval Forces, Vietnam (CNFV) to the Zumwalt's - Tan An and Ben Luc RAIDS turned over to the Vietnam Navy
Document Item Number: 6231204076
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[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 27 February 1964
Collection: Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. Collection: General Subject Files
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Newsletter for members of The Vietnam War In Memory Memorial - re: donations for plaque to honor post-Vietnam casualties
Document Item Number: 12480101012
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[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: No Date
Collection: Ruth Coder Fitzgerald Collection
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476623
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman

LETTERS:
Article about mason personally uplifting FROM Ken Fritz
Mason same, soft-spoken person FROM Jack Swickard
Where is that deafening CH-21 on bumper sticker? FROM Robert S. Jones
Act in South Vietnam adds to memory of Kennedy era FROM Paul Maxwell
Vietnam helicopter pilot rescues aviator in Hip FROM Reed T. Kimzey

Common ground

TAPS:
Michael Allan Bruce - William Chester Buford - Robert L. Hamilton - Samuel P. Kalagian - Omar Kipe - Delbert Paul - Robert Peyton Walters Sr.

31 years later BY Mike Sloniker
Roulier recieves belated Medals BY Tom Payne
Member recounts how crew member died BY Mike Law
Film series tries to dispel myths of war

REUNION:
Only days remain until Las Vegas kickoff
Murder mystery planned for wives
VHPA can determine its legacy BY Robert Smith

VHPA BRIEFS:
Hornets plan mini-reunion
Calendar available in June
Booby trap downs helicopter
Volume: 20
Issue: 3
Item Creation Date: May/June 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476625
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman

LETTERS:
Contact group asks: Take another look FROM Julie Kink
Mason oldest aviator when he retired in July FROM Derek Mason
People still remember 1995 Parkville Parade FROM Barbara Lance
Pilot helping family of KIA get information FROM Jonh J. Jewett
Scholarship Fund shares in profit from book sales FROM Tom Payne
New VHPA found during mailing FROM J. Brieske

TAPS:
Steven R. Erickson - Charles "Chuck" Getchell - Robert L. Hamilton - Jim Hart - Gary Bill Hayes - John D. Jankowski - Marvin Lee Marchman - George Donald Pfromm - Clarence H. "Clancy" Woliver

BOOK REVIEW:
Thunderbird Lounge a story of war BY Maj.Gen.Robert J. Brandt

BRIEFS:
118th Assault Helicopter Company
4th Infantry Division
Seeking Information

REUNION:
Reunion begins with rock'n'roll act BY Joe Bilitzke
Reunion events
Reunion could be the largest ever
Motorcycle rides planned at reunion BY Ken Lindstrom
Reunion refund information

Sheuerman named chapter liaison BY Mike Sheuerman
Staying up to date: VHPA forms Technology Steering Committee BY Chales Holley
Spotter sees boxes scattered in area BY Ron Leonard
Council attempting to stay in touch BY Your Executive Council.
Volume: 20
Issue: 2
Item Creation Date: April 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Tranlation Report - Full English translation of a captured Viet Cong document
Document Item Number: 11271002004
  • 11271002004
[Number of Pages: 10]
Item Creation Date: 03 July 1996
Collection: Garnett Bell Collection
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476627
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Las Vegas reunion attendance up from 2001

LETTERS:
Reunion brings back memories of recons FROM Rev. Bruce E. Carlson
Former Fort Wolters a fascinating place FROM Pam Burkholder
Pilot fondly recalls his late Chinook instructor FROM Billy J. Hampton
Ferranti sat out great race FROM Del Ferranti
Operation ruins moment after crew standby FROM Mike Sheuerman
'We Were Soldiers' movie was terrific FROM Lee Westbrook
Most Huey pilots suffered hearing loss flying in RVN FROM Dave Eastman
Swanson receives medal FROM Ron Quezada

TAPS:
George S. Beatty Jr. - Thomas Robert Herrington - John P. Boyajian - Michael McNellis - Frank Meszar - Vernon W. "Woody" Woodward

Maintenance theme of new directory BY Mike Law
Headquarters provides daily support BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA membership now stands at 10,877
Battle with enemy lasts five days BY Ron Leonard
VHPA reports additional details of annual audit
VHPA at the drag strip

BOOK REVIEW:
Book a great story on cheating odds BY Toma Payne

REUNION:
Reserve skybox for unit at reunion
Events going together for reunion BY Joe Bilitzke

BRIEFS:
25th Battalion plans reunion
128th announces mini-reunion
VHPA Calendar needs photos

Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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The VHPA Newsletter (Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)) - Newsletter
Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476628
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Las Vegas reunion attendance up from 2001

LETTERS:
Reunion brings back memories of recons FROM Rev. Bruce E. Carlson
Former Fort Wolters a fascinating place FROM Pam Burkholder
Pilot fondly recalls his late Chinook instructor FROM Billy J. Hampton
Ferranti sat out great race FROM Del Ferranti
Operation ruins moment after crew standby FROM Mike Sheuerman
'We Were Soldiers' movie was terrific FROM Lee Westbrook
Most Huey pilots suffered hearing loss flying in RVN FROM Dave Eastman
Swanson receives medal FROM Ron Quezada

TAPS:
George S. Beatty Jr. - Thomas Robert Herrington - John P. Boyajian - Michael McNellis - Frank Meszar - Vernon W. "Woody" Woodward

Maintenance theme of new directory BY Mike Law
Headquarters provides daily support BY Joe Bilitzke
VHPA membership now stands at 10,877
Battle with enemy lasts five days BY Ron Leonard
VHPA reports additional details of annual audit
VHPA at the drag strip

BOOK REVIEW:
Book a great story on cheating odds BY Toma Payne

REUNION:
Reserve skybox for unit at reunion
Events going together for reunion BY Joe bilitzke

BRIEFS:
25th Battalion plans reunion
128th announces mini-reunion
VHPA Calendar needs photos

Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Item Creation Date: March 2002
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Newsletter Item Number: 2112Newsletter476630
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[Number of Pages: 24]
FROM THE PRESIDENT BY Dave Rittman
Vietnam helicopter history on Vietnam

LETTERS:
Crew promotes aviation safety FROM Cary Mendelsohn
Calculating VNE put Hook ahead of C-model FROM Al Fragola
Pilot seeks fellow Charger aviators FROM Dick Elgin
Colorado Springs site of great 189th gathering FROM Dick Butler
Veterans Day to focus on helicopter crews FROM Dennis Miller
Tree meager, sparse, but it was Christmas FROM Dave Rittman
Couple of entries should be corrected FROM John Plummer
Unit missing from Directory listing FROM Stan Gause
New Directory great! FROM Hugh S. McLeod III
Covers on Directory appreciated FROM W.D. Livingston and Harry Kornbau

TAPS:
Thomas J. Burke - Jim Harrison - Rod Henderson - Omar K. Kipe - Michael Steven Waggener Plantz - Bill Ruth - James E. Teague - Henry S. Wann

Members son recieves scholarship BY Tom Payne
CCN takes first in bass derby parade, again BY Mike Nord
Maintenance theme of 2002 Directory BY Mike Law
Your Executive Council BY Dave Rittman
AAHF nominated for Fisher award
EC approves unit chapter formation BY Mike Sheuerman
Directory this year is largest ever BY Dave Rittman
Battle fought in Renegade Woods BY Ron Leonard

BRIEFS:
New calendar full of photos
VHPA Newsletter deadlines

BOOK REVIEW:
Outlaws tells full, rich story of pilots BY Tom Payne

REUNION:
Vendor polocy at annual reunions
Las Vegas Reunion begins July 3 BY Joe Bilitzke
Online reunion, hotel registration will be available BY Charles Holley
Volume: 19
Issue: 6
Item Creation Date: November 2001
Collection: Ronald P. (Phil) Marshall
Association: Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association (VHPA)
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Letter from G. F. Kube, U.S. Naval Photographic Center, to ERZ - re: photographs
Document Item Number: 6231204077
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[Number of Pages: 1]
Item Creation Date: 12 February 1964
Collection: Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. Collection: General Subject Files
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