Naval Airman Mechanic Airframes and Engines (NAMAE) Francis (Frank) Eyck of WA works on the engine of a Huey helicopter in the maintenance area at Bearcat Base, Bien Hoa Province, c. October 1969.
What was left of #738, where Captain Thornton (Thumper) and Warrant Officer Hamilton lost their lives on a Command and Control (CCN) Mission, Oct. 25, 1969. CE Adair and Gunner Van Durme were the only survivors, and escaped by being thrown out when the helicopter became inverted, before crashing. Photo by Tom Everhart.
U.S. Helicopter Crewchief Watches Ground Movements of Vietnamese Troops
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Helmeted U.S. Helicopter Crewchief, holding carbine, watches ground movements of Vietnamese troops from above during a strike against Viet Cong Guerrillas in the Mekong Delta Area, January 2, 1963. The communist Viet Cong claimed victory in the continuing struggle in Vietnam after they shot down five U.S. helicopters. An American officer was killed and three other American servicemen were injured in the action.
ARA (Aerial Rocket Artillery) helicopter at Plei Mei Special Forces camp April '66 with Carribou unloading in background. 2nd Platoon. Photo by Dennis Blessing, 1966 Company B, 1/7 Cavalry.
