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| was in country from November of 68 until mid January of 70 with the 570th. My MOS was for OH-6A , a qualified crew chief mechanic & drove truck for the 570th when necessary. Duties performed were blade tracking on the loaches and a lot of engine and transmission changes on the these. I also was cross-trained on the H-models and cobras.
I worked nightshift for the last 7 months in-country so I could have the days to paint our ships or fly when possible. I painted the 570th stage backdrop and the Ghostonic’s sign along with signs for other units and many tail rotor blades.
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Maintenance hanger |
My basic training combat boots, sent to me by my fiancée (now wife). She had dyed them pink & covered them with "’60’s" stick-on paper flowers for Easter 1969. |
The chapel at Ky Ha viewing from the east |
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A captured .51 cal anti-aircraft gun Standing- Roberto Berrara & Carl Smith |
Tim La Fayette, Tom Voltz & I believe Maestas doing runup & Mann |
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Can’t remember who was flying this one but believe no one was seriously injured – approximately July-August 1969 |
Nose Art |
Standing is either Weekly or Hawk. |
| I was employed with the airlines before my military service & am still there today having almost 34 years total with US Airways.
I now reside in NY state with my wife of 30 yrs., Orma. My interest include American History and I’m active in time period 1640-1840 rendezvous of which we dress in the time period and live as they did for a week or so. My other hobbies include hunting, fishing, ,target shooting, engraving, carving, knife making and I’m learning blacksmithing and welding. |