Huey pilot - Vietnam, this is my Aviation Story
My flying started in high school with the Civil Air Patrol (CAP). We learned to fly in a Cessna 150 trainer. After graduating high school, I joined the Army and the Warrant Officer aviation program. Upon completion of the program, I was sent to Vietnam. After returning to the States, I joined the Army Reserves.
Respect for the Vietnamese people
It is out of great respect for the Vietnamese people that I offer these links first - I only wish my first encounter with Vietnam would have been under more peaceful means. The modesty and humility of the Vietnames people demands great respect even in times of war - and even more-so in times of Peace!
Vietnamese Culture
Social relationships
By Huynh Dinh Te
Dos and Don't's in Vietnam
Showing Respect for Vietnamese Customs and Culture
By Michael Aquino
Communicating with Vietnamese people
"The Vietnamese people value modesty and humility as well as harmonious relations with others. Seeking to avoid conflict in relationships, they often prefer to speak about sensitive subjects indirectly. Traditionally, Vietnamese people list their family name first, then their middle name, with their first (given) name listed as last. Family members use different given names (first names aren't passed down), and the name reflects some meaning. Some names can be used for either gender."
Vietnam
U.S. Department of State
January 5, 2012Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
Background Note: Vietnam
Vietnam Tourism
Official Website of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, includes information about Vietnam people and country and tourism.
Embassy of the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam
in the United States of America
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot - Regular Army - My Story
Sherwood Lummus
I served with the 2/17th Cav (101st Airborne 2/17th Cavalry) in Vietnam from Feb 1971 to Jan 1972.
MOS - 100B / 100E Huey pilot.
Stationed - camp eagle
Area of opperation - A Shau Valley and Bai Long valley (Hue PhuBai)
Any other Screaming Eagles out there?
"The A Shau Valley was one of the strategic focal points of the war in Vietnam."
101st Airborne Division (Airmobile)
HHT 2/17th Cav Headquarters & Headquarters Troop 2nd Squadron / 17th Cavalry 101st Airborne Division
Callsign - (Headhunters)
My Army (MOS): Military Occupation Specialties
100B Utility/Observation Helicopter Pilot
100E Attack Helicopter Pilot
100G "Pilot, OH-58"
Army (MOS): Military Occupation Specialties
Updated MOS: ROTARY WING AVIATOR (AIRCRAFT NONSPECIFIC)
Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
(MOS): 153A - Rotary Wing Aviator
Duties:
"Accession MOS used to feed into an armed reconnaissance, attack, utility, or cargo helicopter MOS. Operates and commands aircraft under tactical and non-tactical conditions. Operates aircraft during all types of meteorological conditions during the day, night, and under night vision systems. Performs all military aircraft operations (e.g., reconnaissance, security, gunnery, rescue, air assault, mine/flare delivery, internal/external load, and paradrop/rappelling operations). Performs aerial route, zone, and/or area reconnaissance in support of combat maneuver operations. Routinely participates in real time and training operations that include combat, combat support, or combat service support operations. Additionally, performs administrative or liaison missions to transport passengers, mail or cargo for military purposes. Maintains aviator flight requirements in accordance with appropriate aircraft Aircrew Training Manual."
Warrant Officer, Army
Also see: U.S. Army Warrant Officer MOS Chart
101st Airborne - Screaming Eagles - in Vietnam
A Shau Valley 1968
Vietnam - 101st Airborne
101st Airborne Division In The A Shau Valley 1969-1971
2nd Squadron / 17th Cavalry,
VietNam Hueys,
U.S. Army helicopter units
Screaming Eagles
101st Airborne 2/17th Cavalry
The 17th Cavalry Regiment was organized at Fort Bliss, Texas, on 1 July 1916.
In July 1965, A Troop, along with supporting personnel from Headquarters Troop, departed Fort Campbell as part of the 1st Brigade Task Force, 101st Airborne Division, for the Republic of Vietnam. In December 1967, the remainder of the Squadron deployed to Vietnam, and operated for four years in South Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos.
During its service in the Republic of Vietnam, the Squadron had three members receive the nations highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor: SP4 Michael Fitzmaurice, SP4 Joseph G. Lapointe, and SGT Robert Patterson.
In January 1972, the Squadron redeployed with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) to Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Lam Son 719
In 1971, elements of the division supported the ARVN Operation Lam Son 719, the invasion of southern Laos, but only aviation units actually entered Laos. In the seven years that all or part of the division served in Vietnam it suffered 4,011 Killed in Action and 18,259 Wounded in Action. Casualties for the 101st in Viet Nam were twice those suffered in World War II, and its total number of Killed in Action was the third highest of all U.S. Army ground units, behind the 1st Cavalry Division (5,464) and the 25th Infantry Division (4,561). Had the entire division arrived in 1965, as did the 1st Cavalry and 25th, its total casualties could have been even higher.
It has been said that most North Vietnamese had never seen a bald eagle, so they called the 101st soldiers "Chicken Men" or "Rooster Men." Viet Cong commanders were rumored to regularly include in their briefings that they were to avoid confrontation with the "Chicken Men" at all costs, as they were sure to lose. Supposedly this remained a source of fierce pride among veterans who served in Vietnam under the 101st.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/101st_Airborne_Division
The Regular Army of the United States was and is the successor to the Continental Army as the country's permanent, professional military establishment. Even in modern times the professional core of the United States Army continues to be called the Regular Army.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regular_Army_(United_States)
UH-1 Iroquois (Huey)
The Bell Helicopter Textron UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the "Huey", is a multipurpose military helicopter, famous for its use in the Vietnam War. The "U" stands for utility, in contrast to attack or cargo helicopters.
The UH-1 was developed from 1955 US Army trials with the Bell Model 204. The initial designation of HU-1 (helicopter utility) led to its nickname, Huey. It was first used by the military in 1959 and went into tri-service production in 1962 as the UH-1. The last were produced in 1976 with more than 16,000 made in total,[1] of which about 7,000 saw use during the Vietnam War.
In Vietnam, 2,202 Huey pilots were killed and approximately 2,500 aircraft were lost, roughly half to combat and the rest to operational accidents.
Cessna 150
E-Flite Cessna 150 Aerobat 250 ARF RC Airplane
E-Flite Cessna 150 Aerobat 250 ARF RC Airplane
Authentic scale outline and lightweight UltraCote ParkLite trim scheme Balsa construction with fiberglass cowl and wheel pants Laser-cut engineered to be as light as possible Magnetically secured plug-in wings and cowl Clear front, rear, side and skylight windows Pre-hinged ailerons and rudder controls Easily assembles in a single evening Easy access hatch with spring-loaded latch Quick release struts E-flite aluminum spinner available separately (EFLSP100) Recommended for use with the New Park
Huey model helicopter
Lindberg 1:48 scale UH-1 Huey "Iroquois"
The Huey helicopter has been around for four decades. It was used extensively in Vienam This comes with detailed replica, authentic replica. Detailed interior and authentic decals included. Is easy to build.
Product Description
1-48 Scale. Simple easy kits by Lindberg from old tooling that has been cleaned up. Complete with instructions, weapons systems, pilot figure and colorful decals and price is right! Skill level 2.
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Mouse Pad
UH-1 Iroquois "Huey" Mouse Pad
Hughes TH-55 Osage, Army Flight training
Flight training started with the Hughes TH-55 Osage, a piston-powered light training helicopter produced for the United States Army. It was also produced as the Model 269 family of light utility helicopters, some of which were maketed as the Model 300. The Model 300C was produced and further developed by Schweizer after 1983.
While the Army hadn't found the Model 269 adequate for combat missions, in 1964 it adopted the Model 269A as its training helicopter to replace the TH-23 and designated it the TH-55A Osage. 792 TH-55 helicopters would be delivered by 1969, and it would remain in service as the Army's primary helicopter trainer until it was replaced in 1988 by the UH-1 Huey. At the time of its replacement, over 60,000 Army pilots had trained on TH-55 making it the Army's longest serving training helicopter.
http://ichiban1.org/html/history_mos.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UH-1_Iroquois
