More detail on this person: Kelly went over on
the ships with our gun company, D/229. We were
both "infused" in May 66 and ended up with 173rd
AHC, Robin Hoods/Crossbow. Interesting in that the
173rd was newly formed and when we got there
they had 31 Majors. We were the first Warrants
assigned to the 173rd. You know the history of
the 1 Cav, 229 AHB with Ia Drang and such.
Believe me, the 173rd was much more dangerous.
Most were "Q" Course with 25 hrs Huey transition
then over with the 173rd. Most were very, very
dangerous. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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Have been trying to follow up on Kelly E. Hayes.
Was able to talk to former Livingston employee.
Date was around August, 1968, not 1977. Was
working a summer flying job while awaiting start
of classes at Northrop Institute.
From: Tom Gehman
Died after his tour in Vietnam on 08/28/1968, age
26, in the crash of a Hiller UH-12E, N5357V near
Ketchikan, Alaska while working for Livingston
Helicopters. Was working a summer flying job in
Alaska while awaiting start of classes at Northrop
Institute. The NTSB accident report states that
the helicopter collided with trees and there was a
fire after impact. 2 fatal, 1 serious injuries.
exact date from NTSB accident report.
From: Larry K. Clark