6715608

Helicopter 67-15608

Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
The Army purchased this helicopter 0568
Total flight hours at this point: 00000529
Date: 02/02/69
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 feet and 110 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
The Army purchased this helicopter 0568
Total flight hours at this point: 00000687
Date: 04/11/69
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0200 feet and 130 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (14.5MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
CAN THO recovered the helicopter.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
The Army purchased this helicopter 0568
Total flight hours at this point: 00000782
Date: 05/11/69
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0010 feet and 110 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 02 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
The Army purchased this helicopter 0568
Total flight hours at this point: 00000870
Date: 06/01/69
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0600 feet and 130 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 3 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM, 12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Top
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
The Army purchased this helicopter 0568
Total flight hours at this point: 00000870
Date: 06/04/69
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 160 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Top
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
The Army purchased this helicopter 0568
Total flight hours at this point: 00001115
Date: 10/12/69
Unit: 235 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0040 feet and 110 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: HYDRAULIC SYS, STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft is later recovered by any means other than its own power.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
The Army purchased this helicopter 0568
Total flight hours at this point: 00001171
Date: 11/18/69
Unit: 611 TC C
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size.
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 INJ . .
Unknown impact on flight.
Unknown as to mission impact.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
The Army purchased this helicopter 0568
Total flight hours at this point: 00001864
Date: 10/10/71
Unit: 48 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter made an Emergency Landing. unknown.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter AH-1G tail number 67-15608
It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority.
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 0568.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6805   0    0 W0Y6AA INTRANSIT        IN TRANSIT                  AVCOMCTR
6806   0    0 W0MHAA DIR SUP / TRAN   IN TRANSIT SHARPE AD        AVCOM        
6807   5    5 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808 120  125 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  47  172 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  81  253 WDX6AA UNIT NOT KNOWN   VIETNAM                     RVN      
6811  81  334 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  99  433 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  77  510 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  19  529 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  79  608 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  79  687 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  95  782 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  88  870 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  73  943 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  62 1005 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909  60 1065 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910  50 1115 WDX6AA 235 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911  56 1171 WCLUAA 611 TRANS CO DS  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912   0 1171 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7001   0 1171 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7002   0 1171 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7003   0 1171 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7004   0 1171 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7005   0 1171 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7006   5 1176 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7007   9 1185 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7008   2 1187 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
7009  57 1244 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7010  94 1338 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7011  68 1406 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7012  64 1470 WAG3A0 ABTRY2BN20A1CAV  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7101  94 1564 WAG3A0 A 2 20 ARTY      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  18 1582 WAG3A0 A 2 20 ARTY      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  68 1650 WAG3A0 A 2 20 ARTY      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104   8 1658 WAG3A0 A 2 20 ARTY      VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  35 1693 WC3EAA 48 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  14 1707 WC3EAA 48 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  45 1752 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7108  47 1799 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7109   9 1808 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7110  56 1864 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7111  29 1893 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7112   1 1894 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7201   4 1898 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7202  48 1946 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7203   0 1946 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7204   0 1946 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7205   0 1946 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7206   0 1946 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS      ITR CONUS                   AVSCOM   
7207   0 1946 W0Y6AA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM       
7208   1 1947 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7209   1 1948 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7210  15 1963 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7211   0 1963 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        1ST ARMY   FORT KNOX        1ST ARMY      
7212   2 1965 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7301   0 1965 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7302   0 1965 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7303  14 1979 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7304  20 1999 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7305  12 2011 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7306  28 2039 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7307   2 2041 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7308  23 2064 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7309  25 2089 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7310  42 2131 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7311   8 2139 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7312   1 2140 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7401   3 2143 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7402   9 2152 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7403  12 2164 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7404  36 2200 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7405   0 2200 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7406  14 2214 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7410  34 2278 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7411   2 2280 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7412   5 2285 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7501   8 2293 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7502   3 2296 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7503   0 2296 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7504   8 2304 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7505  36 2340 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7506   0 2340 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7507  14 2354 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7508  10 2364 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7509   8 2372 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7510   0 2372 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7511   1 2373 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE  
7512   0 2373 WGPPAA 334TH AHC        GERMANY                     EUROPE

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Gary Roush
43 Overbrook Road
Painted Post, NY 14870


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