VHPA Museum Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Amber Stripling
From: Weatherford, TX
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I am looking for information and hopefully photos of my late husband, Jerry Stripling, while he was in Vietnam 67-69. Part of that time he was a pilot with the 162nd AHC, and also served as a maintenance officer. We have three children (now grown) who would cherish photos of him from that time. We have only two, one from flight school at Ft Wolters, and one from Hawaii. When he was alive he would not talk much about Vietnam. I appreciate any assistance, would even try a government source if I knew where to start.

Great site, enjoyed it very much!

Added: June 25, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Mike
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
An update to my recent search for information: it turns out my veteran friend misremembered the name "Loach" as "Lotus." Of course, the Loach is well documented here as unofficial nickname the OH-6 Cayuse. Thanks to the information and images here, this veteran is able to accurately remember the helicopter he flew over 40 years ago.

Thanks again!

Added: June 25, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Rob Graham
From: Pauline, SC
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
When and where is you next reunion??

Added: June 23, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Mike
From: NJ
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Thanks for your informative site. I was looking for a helicopter that a veteran recently told me about but we could not identify. He remembers it being called "lotus" or something similar. It was very small, just big enough for the warrant officer pilot and one passenger (him.) It was used for running messages by hand. It had no armaments, but described it's small size and maneuverability as what made him feel safe. He said he has never seen another like it since he left Vietnam in 1968.

That name, "lotus," may have been unofficial or perhaps the pilot's name for that airframe. Perhaps, it was never in wide service and only a few were acquired where and when he served. I'd like to find out what exactly it was and let him know.

Added: June 18, 2013

Submitted by
Name: cari bigelow
From: rochester, ny
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Hello,

My father's name is Greg Bigelow. My father's picture is posted on your site, fourth row down last picture. My father recently passed away and my siblings and I were looking for any information about him as far as what his duties were while he served. If you have any information or any other pictures of him you would be willing to email we would really appreciate it. Also just wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who has served our great country.

Added: June 3, 2013

Submitted by
Name: CW2 Wyman Griffin
From: Originally from Illinois
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I was with the 120th from March 1966 to March 1967. I remember you David. Col. Fred Farner passed away a few years ago in Alabama. I am now in Memphis, TN. Do you remember Andy Klinger. He also was a CW2 in the 120th. I talk to him monthly.

Added: June 3, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Chet Bennett
From: Sebring , Florida
E-mail: Contact

Comments:

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Added: June 3, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Steve Harris
From: Flint, Michigan
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
I was with Headquarters and Headquarters Troops, 7th Squadron, 1st Air Cav, at Vinh Long, from Dec. 1969 to Nov. 1970. Worked in the communications shack at the base of Alpha Tower just inside the main gate.
My sergeant was Sonny Keane(sp).

Added: May 31, 2013

Submitted by
Name: steven andresen
From: clara city mn. 56222
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
trying to fine people from the 334 th avn co. 1966-1967 station at Bein Hoa with the raider platoon

Added: May 31, 2013

Submitted by
Name: Susan Troxel
From: Ft Wayne, Indiana
E-mail: Contact

Comments:
Dave M, Troxel my step dad. I am seeking anyone who may have served with my step dad. He is not so hot health wise but still kicking in E Tx. Any info would be very appreciated Thank You All! God Bless America for we will take our country back !!!!!!! No vote No Voice

Added: May 31, 2013