Vietnam war us army 229th ahb assault helicopter batt 1st cavalry. The 162nd aviation company aml, later the 162nd assault helicopter company, was one of the earlier aviation companies to arrive in vietnam after the ground troop build up began in 1965. The 282nd 1st and 2nd flight platoons callsign, black cat was assigned to the company on 23 may 1966. Assault helicopter company in the central highlands vietnam. To search this archive type a name, unit, or year in above box and press enter. This video was made for and with the help of veterans and families of 282nd assault helicopter company. The company will be located at giebelstadt army airfield. Night hawk i corps vietnam what is this pocket patch. The story of the 282nd ahc 282nd assault helicopter company. Apr 28, 2020 57th assault helicopter company gladaiators cougars in kontum an khe pleiku, republic of vietnam, 1967 1973.
Sol has updated their classic alley cats nose art as a tribute to a veteran family friend. Camp holloway veterans archive 9 archived october 31, 2000. The helicopter battalions are often grouped into aviation brigades. Hueys black cat 282 asslt helo co slick troop carrying huey helicopters on the base lz camp reasoner danang. Vietnam war incountry machine embroidered patch measures approximately 4.
Vietnam helicopter crew members association resources. The black cat patch was the original crest designed by crew chief jack brown in january 1966. A representative example of this type of battalion was the 158th assault helicopter battalion of the 101st airborneairmobile. It was a helicopter facility that was constructed in august 1965 and served as home to marine aircraft group 16 mag16, the 5th special forces group and an assortment of. M60 machinegun with ammo belt draped over it, and ammo can. We flew in i corps with missions that varied from combat. Although the percent of dead is similar to other wars, amputations or crippling wounds were 300% higher than in world war ii. These divisional assault helicopter battalions ahbs were usually comprised of 3 slick companies and 1 gunship company. Apr 28, 2020 on 10 february 1967, the 57th aviation company was reorganized at fort bragg.
Jun 23, 2015 helicopter nose art during the vietnam war date. Its refreshing to read a memoir by a vietnam veteran who underwent an actionheavy tour of duty and came home to live a full, successful life. Gary george wetzel born is a former united states army soldier and a recipient of the medal of honor for his actions in the vietnam war, january citation. Army 119th assault helicopter company operated throughout the central highlands region from september 1962 until november 1970, when the unit was deactivated. What it was really like to fly combat helicopters in vietnam, mark garrison describes his 196768 tour in vietnam as a helicopter pilot. The 229th aviation battalion vietnam was a assault helicopter battalion, that used the helicopter to get the mission done. Vietnam war us 282nd assault helicopter company black cats patch. The 282nd aviation company aml patchesas pictured above were probably from 196768 as all wore black cat pocket patches during my 2nd tour in 1969. Vietnam war patch, us 282nd assault helicopter co black. In march of 1967 the lift or slick platoons adopted the crest which graces the front of each lift helicopter and strikes terror into the hearts of every enemy whose paths they cross. Vietnam helicopter patch indiana original vietnam war patches for. The companys lift helicopters adopted the black cat logo in march 1966.
The veterans of the 282nd ahc black cat association several years ago we started looking for men who served in vietnam with the 282nd assault helicopter company to reunite old buddies and make new friends. They range from co to kp, ltc to pvt, and have tour dates from 1966 to 1972. Unlike independent ahcs, each company was made up entirely of either slicks or gunships. The company subsequently built a sterling record as an assault helicopter unit. Buy 173rd aviation assault helicopter company patch robin hoods. Unique nose art on c 317 huey reflecting the feelings of the time image courtesy of ralph chapman warriors 336th ahc image courtesy of don rac raczon 336th ahc 170th assault helicopter company buccaneeers image courtesy of david hooper. The mission was to train personnel and prepare for overseas movement. The black cat patch was the original crest and was used by the entire company. October 1967 saw the 57th deployed to vietnam and by the. The 282nd assault helicopter company and its three support detachments, the 484th tc det cargo helicopter, field maintenance, the 504th signal det radio repair and avionics, and the 105th medical det, was activated at fort benning, georgia on 7 october 1965. This is a list of united states army aircraft battalions.
Several years ago we started looking for men who served in vietnam with the 282nd assault helicopter company to reunite old buddies and make new friends. Our company was based at marble mountain airfield just east of danang main air force base. Patches and insignia of the 162nd ahc images courtesy of eric bray. The 176th assault helicopter company vietnam and laos. Vietmade company patch with addition of pilot callsign. A company, 229th assault helicopter battalion black bandits, vietnam made, scrapbook residue on back, unusedinquire c company, 229th assault helicopter battalion callsign north flag, circa 1968 1972.
Unit sign for the 282nd ahc taken at danang, 26 november, 1971. Hueys of the black cat 282nd assault helicopter company. When ordering from the us, parcels may be subject to import tax and duty charges, which the buyer is responsible to pay. The 235th attack helicopter company arrived at rheinmain ab today from ft. The aviation battalions in the us army are generally attached to divisions, corps and armies and mostly consist of helicopters, both attack and reconnaissance. As part of this concept, the 11th aviation command was first constituted on 1 february 1963 in the regular army as headquarters and headquarters company, 11th air assault aviation group, and assigned to the 11th air assault division test. Patch below are the unit citations and awards won by the 68th ahc. Vietnam war patch, us 282nd assault helicopter co black cats. The 282nd 1st and 2nd flight platoons callsign, black cat was assigned to the company on 23 march 1966. Army 129th aviation company ahc army veteran locator. On january 10, 1968, just weeks before the tet offensive of 1968, the 57th assault helicopter company sustained its first casualties of the vietnam war. This is a page for friends to post storys and pictures.
It is about be a patriot,conservative and with christian values. The 281st assault helicopter company ahc intruders was stationed at nha trang, republic of vietnam 19651970. The 282nd assault helicopter company and its three support detachments, the. Assault helicopter company stagecoach slicks falcon guns ban me thout, ii corps republic of vietnam. Strength company type aviation unit existingdisbanded deactivated year 1965 1972 description. Helicopter nose art during the vietnam war cherrieswriter. Marble mountain air facility mmaf, also known as da nang east airfield and marble mountain army airfield, was an aviation facility used primarily by the united states marine corps during the vietnam war. New old stock jacket herringbone twill od7 size 36r. Wetzel, assault helicopter company, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and intr. Us army patches cold war ash vietnam the originals beauty black black people cosmetology. Vietnam war patch us 282nd assault helicopter company. There are also a few fixedwing aircraft battalions, consisting of training aircraft, beechcraft rc12.
One out of every ten americans who served in vietnam became a casualty. Vietnam war us 282nd assault helicopter company black. The company was deployed to republic of vietnam in may and june of 1966. The black cat patch on the left was the original crest and was used by the. List of united states army aircraft battalions wikipedia. In june 1970 the 245th sac discontinued operations, and the royal coachman took over their company area. Vintage original vietnam war incountry machineembroidered patch, size is 4 by 3. The company logo was a black cat with yellow eyes and three visible legs. Those who survived, and especially those that perished. Vietnam war patch us 282nd assault helicopter company alley.
Various pictures of the 4th assault helicopter company members and. Black cats patch us 282nd assault helicopter company. We were and assault helicopter unit, that took the grunts into the field and resupplied them when they needed. Click here to visit the 162nd assault helicopter company. Jan 16, 2011 this video was made for and with the help of veterans and families of 282nd assault helicopter company.
As a result, 58,169 were killed and 304,000 wounded out of 2. Vietnam war us army alley cats 282nd ahc assault helicopter co shoulder patch. During the next several months the 57th aquired the personel, equipment, and training in preporation for its deployment to vietnam. Click here to visit the 162nd assault helicopter company click here to read a history of the 162nd courtesy of stan gause click here to view a 162nd ahc tribute video on youtube click here to visit vulture 22 click here to watch a video on the 162nd ahc.
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