6715608
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.
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Gary Roush
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Painted Post, NY 14870