First Black aircraft carrier captain risks career for daring rescue amid Saigon chaos at end of Vietnam War
Amid the chaos, the images of U.S. soldiers tossing perfectly good helicopters into the ocean were seen by some as symbols of ...
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Helicopter gets new life in tribute to Vietnam War veterans
WATCH BELOW: Volunteers restore Vietnam War-era military helicopter in Okeechobee Volunteers ... right there in the park," Maynard told Trim. The Air Force Rescue Huey helicopter has been on display ...
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He nearly lost his life in Vietnam. 55 years later, Congress awarded him its highest honor
John nearly lost his life while serving in Vietnam when he was shot at by enemy fire. The bullet ricocheted off the top of ...
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Black History Month: Corpus Christi Vietnam veteran breaks barriers as a helicopter pilot
Things were said that African Americans weren’t smart enough to be pilots, but we prevailed," said George Hamilton. The ...
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Plaque and monument to be dedicated to Vietnam veteran and Navy helicopter pilot who was awarded Medal of Honor
the pilot and aircraft commander of a UH-2A Seasprite helicopter, risked his life “above and beyond the call of duty” during a rescue mission during the Vietnam War. On the night of June 19 ...
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New Mount Soledad plaque honors Naval pilot who earned Medal of Honor in Vietnam
“There were ample opportunities to abandon the rescue,” Clark said ... Lassen was a Navy helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune) ...