[Bigiron] Vietnam Helicopter Research

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Anyone who might be interested in helping Ryan with information he might
need in his research efforts, please contact him directly...mgb

 

From: Ryan Gilchrist < <mailto:ryanw0401 at gmail.com> ryanw0401 at gmail.com> 
Subject: Vietnam Helicopter Research

Good morning,

 I hope you are doing well.  My name is Ryan W. Gilchrist and I am
researching for the National Naval Aviation Museum's new Vietnam War exhibit
they are currently developing.  Under the direction of Deputy Director Mr.
Hill Goodspeed, I have been tasked with researching a number of topics for
inclusion in a touch-screen display format, including aircraft, weapons,
missions, enemy threats, and ROE.  Obviously Navy helicopters played a big
role in Vietnam, from the Seawolves' UH-1s to the other ship-based
helicopters such as the SH-2 and SH-3 performing rescues, feet wet and feet
dry.  Helicopters are not my area of expertise, and consequently I have no
contacts for any of these communities.

 I wanted to reach out and see if there was a possibility of being connected
with a Vietnam Navy helicopter veteran or veterans so I can email them a few
questions for the museum.  Each part of the display will be somewhat small,
but I am pursuing first-hand knowledge for each and would appreciate any
help you can provide.  Thank you and I look forward to hearing back.

 Very Respectfully,

Ryan W. Gilchrist

 

 

 

 

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