Hey Fred, good to see you finally retired and doing well, been a long time since the 180th in RVN. Did you ever find out where Cpt Canada was? Time flies but memories of the past last forever. Take care

I flew this way hundreds of times in 1966-67 while flying for Det D, 1st MI Bn (ARS) out of Nha Trang. I flew deHavilland Beavers that year and my handle is the callsign for one of them...we were known to ATC as Good Guy. MYP was rough and rugged and always
a relief when it was behind me, especially headed east and back to home base in safe Nha Trang.

Good pictures. I was FE on 68-16019 at Tuy Hoa. We moved to Lane Field in late '71, I was one of the first to move. Knew lots of folks, but hard to find after it was all over. After moving to Lane, we mostly supported areas to the west and north. Lots of bad times, but there were good times also.

I finly got around to visit your site

Gentlemen of D/2/1,

My name is John Brennan, and I am the author of, "U.S. Army Helicopter Names In Vietnam" book from Hellgate Press. The listed price is $31.95, however, you may obtain a signed copy for $29.95, shipping included, by sending a check or money order to: John Brennan, 17355 Via Annette, San Lorenzo, CA 94580

P.S. Listed in the book are 3 copter names attributed to D-2-1 Cav
P.P.S You are welcome to preview the first 20 pages by accessing the publisher's website at www.hellgatepress.com and clicking on the .pdf hyperlink

Just a reminder, this is a two book series, this first one lists all of the named Army helos in Nam. The next one will feature beautiful nose art mostly, and several dozen anecdotes. They are a tandem set that go hand-in-hand and compliment each other.

found your Day 303 page while doing some research- powerful stuff.

Hope to see you in Orlando for the VHPA reunion! Kevin

Enjoyed your photos. In the foreground of the "cemetery" photo is the old French fort we used as a temporary base in 1966 while patrolling around the pass. I was then S-2 of SF Det B-22 in An Khe. In 1970 I was Exec of Det C-2 in Plei Ku and later HQ Comdt of 5th SF Group in Nha Trang.

Nice web site.

I was a pilot in the 129th AHC 2nd platoon at Lane AHP Dec 69 to Dec 70. Finished career in the reserves and retired in 1995.

Fred, your name came up at supper tonight with my crew. I am flying with Irma Giddens (from San Antonio). Realized i haden't talked or heard from you in a while. Thought I would drop a line. How are things with you? Tim Elrod retired again and moved up towards Mckinney. Linda was itching for a new house. They are still putting the finishing touches on it. Moved in about 6 months ago.

Recently found your site, great job, and so happy to have run accross it. Hardly 18, I was assigned to Big Windy 72-73-worked in Battalion avionics. Christ sometimes it seems like just yesterday.

Really have enjoyed reading thru the memories of all those who served in Vietnam.I was stationed in Ft.Jackson,S.Carolina and shipped to Nam in early 70.I was and Asmith Tracker on a Duster .Buddies I remember were Bowinkle,Treet and Boldizar.My Platton Leader was Jim (Skin) Lindvil,I was on a 42 ton Duster,twin 40 mm guns.I have lost all photo's and searching for buddies and memories in photo's.Would be very greatful to find some of those buddies.Thanks again for the fantastic site.
John Sheppard.

Hi Fred,
I just found your site. Nice job.
I was a loach gunner w/D troop Aug '69 until I was wounded and shot down Apr 1 '70. You have posted a picture of a loach crash that was developed May 70. Was that mine? I need documentation of the crash to futher my VA claim.
If you can help, I would really apreaciate it.
Thanks,

Great pix. I served at that firebase in 68, then transfered to Kontum city and ets out in Oct. 68. Ben to two 2/1 Cav. Reunions and had a wonderful time. Reunited with two old buds, Jack Conway and Terry Franklin. Jim

Enjoyed your website thoroughly! I found it while looking for some info on Kham Duc. I commanded FSB Siberia and the 105 mm battery on it from May-Oct, 1970. Siberia, as you may know, was just outside Hiep Duc. Also took two of my guns to LZ Mellon briefly. Mellon was roughly half the distance between Siberia and Kham Duc. I had flown out to Kham Duc April, 1970 in an OH-6 with a young WO who touched us down briefly just for laughs. Later flew back briefly on a Hook when the place was reoccupied in Sep., 1970. Again, good work with your site.

Mike Twomey
Tallahassee, FL

Served in the 2/1 Cav [the Blue 2 as Charlie called us] from 2/69 at Blackhawk firebase when John Abrams, son of GEN Abrams, was Troop C CDR. We moved to Phan Thiet later in 7/69 via the coast and made a beach landing in Phan Thiet. Then up Hy 1 to Black Hawk firebase with a base camp in Phan Rang AFB. Left country in 1970.

Served in D Troop 2/1 Cav. in country '68 -'69. Was stationed in Ft. Hood and moved to Gray Army Air Corp when we got choppers. Deployed to Nam in rear detachment along with equipment: landed in Bien Hoy and hitch-hiked to Pleiku to hook-up with company. We moved to An Khe and operated throughout Central Highlands. Worked for W/O Radcliffe and W/O Trevino (badass Chicano). Got our Cobras while in country.
Lost all my photos, but still stay in touch with buddy - Nathan Hobson. Call me if you know me: (317) 341-4872. Cav all the way!

served proudly as a blackhawk scout from nov 68 to nov 69.i was lucky enough to serve with the bravest men ive ever seen . Aint no Danger never was

Was at Blackhawk Sep 68 to Feb 69 when we left for Duc Trong near Dalat. I was section chief on one of the 8" guns with A battery 5/22 Arty. Memories: Creighton Abrams coming to visit his son at FB and we had to jump out our asses to prepare--2/1 LP shooting huge Tiger and seeing it return under chopper--The night sappers hit the JP4 blivet and the huge fireball that resulted. We were up all night firing H&I as a result.

Thanks for the pics, memories abound.

Cary

Drove thru the pass many times in my year over there...