6615097

Helicopter 66-15097

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000172
Date: 01/31/68
Unit: 192 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and 090 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000255
Date: 02/02/68
Unit: 192 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 085 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 Right Side
Systems damaged were: ELECTRICAL SYS
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000357
Date: 03/13/68
Unit: 192 AHC
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 0100 feet and 090 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
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000357
Date: 03/16/68
Unit: 192 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 080 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 UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000526
Date: 05/11/68
Unit: 192 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0700 feet and UNK knots.
Unknown
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 made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000907
Date: 01/08/69
Unit: 192 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
for Close Air Support
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0750 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 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: FLT CONTROLS, PERSONNEL
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00000907
Date: 01/20/69
Unit: 192 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 060 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00001008
Date: 03/15/69
Unit: 192 AHC
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 0300 feet and 075 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
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00001194
Date: 07/19/69
Unit: 192 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 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 Skid
Systems damaged were: ARMAMENT
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00001219
Date: 08/14/69
Unit: 192 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 075 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
The Army purchased this helicopter 0467
Total flight hours at this point: 00001715
Date: 03/11/71
Unit: 48 AHC
Laos
UTM grid coordinates: XD493357
Loss to Inventory


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 66-15097
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 0467.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6704   2    2 WQ1CAA GEN SUPPLY DIV   4THARMY    RED RIVER AD     AVCOM          
6705   4    6 2467   ARMY AVN DIV     6TH ARMY   DUGWAY PG        TEVALCOM     
6706   0    6 2467   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707  11   17 2467   USARV FLT DET    VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708  31   48 2467   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM     
6709   0   48 2467   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM    
6710   0   48 2467   BELL HCPTR       BAILMENT   FT WORTH         AVCOM    
6711   6   54 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  78  132 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  40  172 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  83  255 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803 102  357 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  76  433 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  93  526 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  74  600 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  32  632 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808  54  686 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809  24  710 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6810   2  712 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6811  45  757 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6812  75  832 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6901  75  907 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6902  39  946 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6903  62 1008 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6904  22 1030 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6905  53 1083 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6906  55 1138 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6907  56 1194 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6908  25 1219 WDUYAA 192 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6909   0 1219 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6910   0 1219 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6911   0 1219 WCLSAA 388 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6912   3 1222 WFJGAA 282 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7001   0 1222 WFJGAA 282 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
7002  28 1250 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7003  58 1308 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7004  58 1366 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7005  27 1393 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7006  21 1414 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7007  29 1443 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7008  45 1488 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7009  70 1558 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7010  23 1581 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7011  23 1604 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7012   5 1609 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO   VIETNAM                     RVN     
7101  65 1674 WC3EAA 48 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN     
7102  41 1715 WC3EAA 48 AHC           VIETNAM                     RVN

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Gary Roush
43 Overbrook Road
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