Things were said that African Americans weren’t smart enough to be pilots, but we prevailed," said George Hamilton. The ...

Vietnam War Helicopter Pilot ...

John nearly lost his life while serving in Vietnam when he was shot at by enemy fire. The bullet ricocheted off the top of ...

the pilot and aircraft commander of a UH-2A Seasprite helicopter, risked his life “above and beyond the call of duty” during a rescue mission during the Vietnam War. On the night of June 19 ...

Soledad Veterans Memorial on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Lassen was a Navy helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. O’Connell is the Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.

The helicopter at Veterans Park on Northwest Park Street is being renovated back to its former glory. WATCH BELOW: Volunteers restore Vietnam War-era military helicopter in Okeechobee Volunteers ...

The proceeds from the book and other donations will be going to a non-profit, American Huey 369. That organization supports veterans and preserves the history of Vietnam War helicopter pilots.