[Bigiron] [Seasprites] Vietnam Helicopter Research

[Barry Sharp (Gulf Constructors)]

Mark Liebman Marc Liebman marc at marcliebman.com<mailto:marc at marcliebman.com>
Barry Sharp Barry at gulfconstructors

Both UH2 pilots in Viet Nam 1970

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Subject: [Seasprites] Vietnam Helicopter Research

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 <ryanw0401 at gmail.com<mailto: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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