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Surviving Vietnam: The Helicopter That Saved My Life
Join us in this powerful video as Vietnam Veteran Wayne Wasilk reunites with the helicopter, that saved his life, for the first time in nearly 55 years. In this video, Wayne recounts his gripping experiences as a door gunner and the remarkable story he shares with the very same aircraft.
Witness the harrowing tale of the air crew's daring rescue at Firebase Ripcord, where they braved mortar shells and heavy fire to save six wounded soldiers. This helicopter, now serving as a memorial on Camp Navajo near Flagstaff, Arizona, stands as a testament to the bravery and resilience of military personnel, as well as the heroes of the Vietnam era.
Don't miss this remarkable tale , highlighting the heroism and dedication of those who served. Watch now to gain valuable insights into the personal journeys of our nation's servicemen and the aircraft that played a pivotal role in their success and survival.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Vietnam Veteran Reunites with Helicopter
00:30 - Excitement of Door Gunner in Vietnam
00:40 - Firebase Ripcord Extraction Mission
02:00 - Huey Helicopter's Remarkable Survival
02:15 - First Flight in Huey After 55 Years
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Witness the harrowing tale of the air crew's daring rescue at Firebase Ripcord, where they braved mortar shells and heavy fire to save six wounded soldiers. This helicopter, now serving as a memorial on Camp Navajo near Flagstaff, Arizona, stands as a testament to the bravery and resilience of military personnel, as well as the heroes of the Vietnam era.
Don't miss this remarkable tale , highlighting the heroism and dedication of those who served. Watch now to gain valuable insights into the personal journeys of our nation's servicemen and the aircraft that played a pivotal role in their success and survival.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Vietnam Veteran Reunites with Helicopter
00:30 - Excitement of Door Gunner in Vietnam
00:40 - Firebase Ripcord Extraction Mission
02:00 - Huey Helicopter's Remarkable Survival
02:15 - First Flight in Huey After 55 Years
Follow us!
Instagram- @demaarizona
Facebook- Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs
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...WELCOME HOME MY BROTHERS....! 👍
5000 hours it needs a transmission.
I was one of the lucky door gunners who survived to make it home after my tour. The Wop,Wop,Wop of the helicopter blades was the song of my youth. Those Hueys were either taking us into hell or bringing us out if it, sometimes the the deck was so covered in blood that we’d have to land in a shallow river just to wash it out, the Cherries we were transporting to their base LZs would puke up their C-RATS at the sight of it. As a combat veteran, I can tell you from experience, there is nothing glorious about war. SGT. M.S. “Archangel” Smith Huey UH-1, M-60 Door Gunner Alpha Troop 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) An Khe, Vietnam, 1968 Shotgun Rider “Get Some” 🎖💜♠️🪖🇺🇸
WELCOME HOME BROTHER....GRUNT 101ST AIRBORNE DIVISION 70-71
@@EdwardKelly-vi9sg Ah, the One Oh Worst!🤣 we transported you into hell a couple of times.👌 glad you made it home Screamin’ Eagle.🪂
@@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw THANX FOR THE RIDE OF MY LIFE....😎👍
@@EdwardKelly-vi9sg 👍🤘👌✌️👋
W's in the chat bois
I’m interested in commission as an EOD Officer is this mos still around I hear it got dismantled
Beautiful machine! Great capability,good investment
Mad respect for these great Americans. Had the pleasure of working with Bill and Brian years ago. So proud of the great soldiers and leaders they have become. Two scoops of Hooah!
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Wild BILL!!!!!! I hope all is well Brother. This is Jeff Schroeder
We are proud of those who serve!
My only question is who do they actually serve? Democrats or the Constitution?
Danish Army On Top!
Glad to have great people like you, hope to see more people like you one day. Good luck soldier and stay safe.
so the infantry is ok with having fat soldiers now?
Unfortunate surname
Go guys !!🎉❤🎉
Papago Base was incognito the first Space Base on Earth made first man into space I think I was 3 in 1958 soon after first land on the Moon soon after first break speed of light Yeager invited me to his base to pack canopies internet was invented there and the microwave oven I rip the internet out of a space craft founded Apple and named the engine Google both pirated now by reptilian!
I didn't even know we had a UA-cam channel