More detail on this person: Loyce Mabrey was
a Major in Vietnam. He was the 3rd Commander of
the 170th. This information was last updated 05/18/2016
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03/10/2024
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Major L.E. Mabrey, was a former Playboy
illustrator and had custom graphics painted on
each aircraft nose.
The blonde "Annie Fannie" of Playboy fame wearing
either a Red or a Blue Bikini depending upon the
flight platoon, standing beside a 52nd CAB Winged
Dragon was painted on the noses of the slicks,
while the Buccaneers had hand painted skull and
crossbones.
The 170th AHC was awarded the "Valorous Unit
Award" for heroism during the period May 28
through May 30, 1966 in the battle at Duc Co by
DAGO #40, 1967.
For heroic actions from March 1, 1966 through
March 26, 1967, the men of the 170th were awarded
the "Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with
Palm" by DAGO #21, 1969.
From: David J Larcomb