6414083

Helicopter 64-14083

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14083
Date: 07/26/66
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 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 9 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, FLT CONTROLS
Protection of FUEL TANKby SelfSeal was Sealed
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14083
The Army purchased this helicopter 0865
Total flight hours at this point: 00001183
Date: 09/15/67
Unit: 48 AHC
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 080 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit causing Spalling.
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 02 WIA . .
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft inspected and found to be in flyable condition


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14083
The Army purchased this helicopter 0865
Total flight hours at this point: 00001183
Date: 09/18/67
Unit: 48 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0700 feet and 070 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
TUY HOA recovered the helicopter. for


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14083
The Army purchased this helicopter 0865
Total flight hours at this point: 00001321
Date: 02/27/68
Unit: 48 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 070 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 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 Tail Section
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14083
The Army purchased this helicopter 0865
Total flight hours at this point: 00001362
Date: 03/05/68
Unit: 48 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 feet and 070 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)
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14083
The Army purchased this helicopter 0865
Total flight hours at this point: 00003402
Date: 09/02/71
Unit: HA(L)-3
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: WS146809
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 64-14083
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 0865.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  62  702 WC3EAA 48 AVN CO        VIETNAM                     RVN     
6611  32  734 WC3EAA 48 AVN CO        VIETNAM                     RVN     
6612  40  774 WC3EAA 48 AVN CO        VIETNAM                     RVN     
6701  27  801 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702  46  847 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703  63  910 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704  40  950 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705  51 1001 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706  22 1023 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  68 1091 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  23 1114 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  69 1183 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  61 1244 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  22 1266 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712   0 1266 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801   0 1266 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  55 1321 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  41 1362 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804   0 1362 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  17 1379 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  54 1433 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  21 1454 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  67 1521 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  15 1536 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810  68 1604 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  53 1657 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  22 1679 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  38 1717 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  52 1769 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  52 1821 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904   0 1821 WDFHAA HHC 520T BN34GP  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905   0 1821 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6906   0 1821 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6907   0 1821 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6908   0 1821 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6909   3 1824 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6910   0 1824 3300   HHD 44 ENG GP    THAILAND                    PACIFIC 
6911  92 1916 WEAWLF SEA WOLF         VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912  74 1990 WEAWLF SEA WOLF         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001  88 2078 WEAWLF SEA WOLF         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  71 2149 WEAWLF SEA WOLF         VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  94 2243 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  83 2326 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  95 2421 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  88 2509 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007 132 2641 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN      
7008  99 2740 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  46 2786 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  98 2884 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  50 2934 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012  66 3000 WEAWLF HEL ATCK LT SQ3  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101   0 3000 SEAWLF SEAWOLF SQDN 3   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102   0 3000 SEAWLF SEAWOLF SQDN 3   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7103  96 3096 SEAWLF SEAWOLF SQDN 3   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7104  57 3153 SEAWLF SEAWOLF SQDN 3   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7105  69 3222 SEAWLF SEAWOLF SQDN 3   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7106  88 3310 SEAWLF SEAWOLF SQDN 3   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7107  92 3402 WEAWLF SEAWOLF SQDN 3   VIETNAM                     RVN      
7108   0 3402 WEAWLF SEAWOLF SQDN 3   VIETNAM                     RVN

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Gary Roush
43 Overbrook Road
Painted Post, NY 14870


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