VHPA Museum Guestbook

Submitted by
Name: Robin
From: Florida
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Comments:
Hi all. My dad SPC4 Robert Vaughn was crew chief with the Robin Hoods. He served 1966-1968 I believe. I have some of his paperwork and his medals, and one newsletter about the different AHC's and what they were up to. I think one of the pilots was Zagkos? He never talks about his time there and I am really curious. Anyone that remembers him, please contact me. it would be greatly appreciated.

Added: May 1, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Michael Scott Hamilton
From: California
Website: http://hamiltonbuilders.us
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Comments:
Hi
I have pictures of my tour in 1969
like to hear from my old buddies
I was co. Artist among outer duties
in the 361st. Also artwork I did for the co. Commanders Jeep.

Added: April 22, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Jason A. Kaatz
From: Bellerose, NY
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Comments:
161AHC VN Nov 1965-Dec 1966, Lane AAF, An Son Bhin Dinh Prov, Republic Of South Vietnam. One of the first to Join the unit in the U.S. and deployed with it on the USS Point Cruz Air Craft Carrier with Major Meeks to Vietnam. Served under Major Michael Thomas, Commanding, Member of the 2nd Flt Platoon, Flew with Schmidt,later with CWO Hopkins, CWO Westmoreland, Call Sign Pelican 844. Will be 76 in may and still alive in Kicking. SFC John Scarborough was my Plt Sgt at the time, Then SFC Lorey, I still hear from Bruce Barber, Crislip and many other over the years, Most recently MSgt Donald Smith. Hre was a SP5 back then. Also worked with LTC Murray Parker. Later I was an Instructor at Ft. Eustis and worked for Colonel Richard Bailey, writing Lessons Plans and doctrine for the UH-1 Branch as well as teaching U.S. and Allied soldiers. I miss the the flying and was on flight status until I left the Army, My wife and I have been with the Dept of Veterans Affairs for 18 years as Volunteers and work at Long Term Care Center, where I Chair the VAVS Executive Committee in Queens County, After 1968 I went over the USAF side of the House where I end up serving as an Inspector General for Northeast Region CAP which covered a nine states area, where I came across a lot of vintage former Army Aviators still flying with the CAP.
I did hear from Cpt. Schmidt some years back when he flew in the Reno Air Races. I recall flying into Ghia Nhia with CWO Westmoreland and Hopkins many occasions years ago. O ran into Cpt Arrington some years ago on an Aircraft Carrier Intrepid in NY some time ago. I wish you guys all long life and success in future endeavors. Have a lot of photos that we taken in Vietnam. There use to be an old saying that if you survive Vietnam you live forever. jkaatz788@hughes.net.

Added: April 17, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Ken norman
From: Virginia
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Comments:
My Cousin Michael Petty Norman was in the 11ACR Cavalry Troop 1968. Imwanted to see if anyone flew with him and what platoon and or Helo he flew in. Also wanted to see if anyone has any history of the unit during this time and any photos. Thanks Ken

Added: April 10, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Everett Hobbs
From: California
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Comments:
I was a LOH crew chief with B Troop 3/17 Air Cav and wondering if any others are around. 2/68-1/70.

Added: April 9, 2018

Submitted by
Name: James (Jim) Cooney
From: Copperas Cove, TX
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Comments:
Flew with the 174th Dolphins 67-68 out of Duc Pho in I Corps.

Added: April 2, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Leonard Derby
From: Vermont
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Comments:
Hi All, I have read most of these entries and have not seen much of Bravo Troop 3/17 Air Cav. I remember leaving Ft Knox early fall of 1967, boarding the USNS Gen Walker in San Francisco, stopping in Subic Bay in the Philippines then on to Vietnam. Served as a Huey Mech.and crew chief in DiAn, Tay NINH, Back to DiAn Even a short while in CuChi. Left for the states in October 68 aboard a freedom bird.

Added: March 29, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Gerald Sevy
From: AZ
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Comments:
I was with the 235th in Can Tho airfield. I went to RVN on a ship carrying our C models in Sept. 67. We transitioned to Cobras in 68. I was there from Sept. 67 until May of 69.

Added: March 24, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Vicky wyatt
From: N Waynesboro nc
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Comments:
My dad was in the Dust off 571st medical in 68-69. His name was Darrell Pearson. He was a crew chief. I am Looking for anyone who may have known him and have pictures from that timeframe.

Added: March 5, 2018

Submitted by
Name: Daniel Butterworth
From: GA
Website: http://daniel-butterworth.pixels.com
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Comments:
I served with LTC Dunn August 71 - 72. I am glad that there are still crew around to tell the tale. I miss the comrades, but not the death.

Added: February 28, 2018