[Bigiron] Vietnam Helicopter Research

[Morris Steen]

Ryan, I had two tours in VN. The first tour, 1967-68 with HA(L)-3 as a gunship pilot, and the second, 1872-73 with HC-6 as OIC of a two acft detachment flying combat support missions. Between the two tours I flew 721 missions and would be available to speak with you regarding my perspective. I have written about my experiences and will refer to those documents in any discussion we may have. Thanks.

Morrie Steen
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> On Jun 4, 2025, at 11:52 AM, retiredaffairs at nhahistoricalsociety.org wrote:
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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
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> 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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