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Veterans Day 2022: Riding in Vietnam Helicopters

I typically recall elderly WWII Veterans when I think of Veterans Day parades and ceremonies. Sadly, in 2022, those Greatest Generation veterans have passed away. This year my mind turns to Vietnam Vets, especially after a recent helicopter ride.  

Delta Company served in the Vietnam War.
The Delta Company Sign from the Vietnam War.

Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum

While in Hampton, Georgia, just outside Atlanta, I had the chance to ride in a UH-1 Iroquois “Huey” helicopter. The Huey was the chopper frequently used to bring and evacuate soldiers from hot spots in Vietnam. 

A Huey Helicopter from Vietnam War days at the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation and Flying Museum.
The UH-1 Huey Helicopter
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