Lessons of a Vietnam Helicopter Crewman

[Stickjockey]

43. The farther you fly into the mountains, the louder the strange engine noises become.

This is known as "auto rough" and will also happen the farther out over water one flies.

 

[Stickjockey]

43. The farther you fly into the mountains, the louder the strange engine noises become.

This is known as "auto rough" and will also happen the farther out over water one flies.

 

[106rr]

Door Gunner;
Thanks for the cover we were running out of ammo and time -- happiness is a belt fed weapon overhead!

196th Light Infantry Brigade 4/31
I Corps 67/68 106 RR gunner

The Rattlers out of Chu Lai gave us much helo support with their tired out Hueys.
Thanks,
106rr

 

[tex_n_cal]

another youngster (born '59) thanks the vets for going in harm's way

 

[F4GIB]

99. If they ask for volunteers, it ain't something you'd want to do.

 

[DorGunR]

106rr
The Rattlers out of Chu Lai gave us much helo support with their tired out Hueys

106rr, I believe "The Rattlers" only flew "Charlie" model gunships which gave them a LOT more firepower than we had as I only flew on Huey "Slicks" which had two M-60's as you know. I'm happy that our Aviation guys were able to rovide you with the support you needed when you needed it.
BTW........Welcome Home.

 

[Lars]

25. Happiness is a belt-fed weapon.

 

[Ala Dan]

100. "These brave men and women didn't flee to Canada
(or England) to keep from getting their a$$ in the grass"!

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[grampster]

DoRGunR,
You humble us, sir. To the rest of you who served,
you honored us, you honored yourselves, you honored
our country. We are all the better for all of you.
For all of you who came home, I welcome you again.
For all of you who did not, you will never, ever be
forgotten.

grampster 8-31-1943