Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
Date: 08/09/66
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0050 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than
20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
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 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000615
Date: 07/25/67
Unit: USARV FLT DET
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 feet and 070 knots.
Laos
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: ARMAMENT
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000665
Date: 08/04/67
Unit: BELL HCPTR
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 0200 feet and 100 knots.
Laos
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: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00000949
Date: 12/04/67
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0800 feet and 080 knots.
Not Reported
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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, 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 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001109
Date: 03/06/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0500 feet and 080 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, 12.7MM)
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 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001109
Date: 03/16/68
Unit: 355 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Rescue and Recovery mission for Rescue or Rescue Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 7 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 Forward area
Systems damaged were: MULTIPLE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001398
Date: 04/26/69
Unit: 92 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0300 feet and 060 knots.
Cambodia
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-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001466
Date: 05/31/69
Unit: 92 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 0050 feet and 065 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: TAIL ROTOR
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
The Army purchased this helicopter 0566
Total flight hours at this point: 00001869
Date: 07/08/70
Unit: 48 AHC
South Vietnam
UTM grid coordinates: BP496256
Loss to Inventory
The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1C tail number 65-09553
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 0566.
DATE FLT HRS UIC UNIT AREA POST COUNTRY 6610 56 148 W13PAA USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 6611 33 181 W13PAA USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 6612 76 257 W13PAA USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 6701 15 272 W13PAA USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 6702 46 318 W13PAA USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 6703 34 352 3410 POST SUPPLY 6TH ARMY FORT ORD 6TH ARMY 6704 46 398 3410 ARMY AVN DIV 6TH ARMY DUGWAY PG TEVALCOM 6705 92 490 3410 ARMY AVN DIV 6TH ARMY DUGWAY PG TEVALCOM 6706 62 552 3410 USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 6707 63 615 3410 USARV FLT DET VIETNAM RVN 6708 50 665 3410 BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 6709 54 719 3410 BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 6710 79 798 3410 BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 6711 55 853 3410 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 6712 96 949 3410 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 6801 48 997 3410 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 6802 80 1077 3410 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 6803 32 1109 3410 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 6804 20 1129 3410 BELL HCPTR BAILMENT FT WORTH AVCOM 6805 26 1155 3410 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 6806 84 1239 3410 355 AVN CO 4TH ARMY FORT SILL 4TH ARMY 6807 44 1283 3304 OPM SEA NITEOPS 1ST ARMY FORT BELVOIR AMC 6808 62 1345 WCLQAA 335 TRANS CO VIETNAM RVN 6809 0 1345 W0Y6AA OS TO CONUS ITR CONUS AVCOMITR 6810 0 1345 W0MUAA ARADMAC 4TH ARMY NAVAL AIR STA AVCOM 6811 0 1345 W0MUAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVCOM 6812 1 1346 W0MUAA ARADMAC IN MAINT NAVAL AIR STN AVCOM 6901 0 1346 3300 HHD 44 ENG GP THAILAND PACIFIC 6902 0 1346 3300 HHD 44 ENG GP THAILAND PACIFIC 6903 0 1346 3300 HHD 44 ENG GP THAILAND PACIFIC 6904 52 1398 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6905 68 1466 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6906 64 1530 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6907 37 1567 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6908 73 1640 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6909 0 1640 WAX6AA 92 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 6910 0 1640 WC5EAA 608 TRANS CO VIETNAM RVN 6911 0 1640 WC5EAA 608 TRANS CO VIETNAM RVN 6912 0 1640 WC5EAA 608 TRANS CO VIETNAM RVN 7001 1 1641 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7002 19 1660 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7003 25 1685 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7004 52 1737 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7005 52 1789 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN 7006 80 1869 WC3EAA 48 ASLT HEL CO VIETNAM RVN
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