Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1H tail number 66-15774
Date: 11/12/1969
Incident number: 69111257.BAT
Unit: 57 AHC
South Vietnam
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: War Story as related by a witness. Also: Unit History, GOLDBOOK ()
Summary: Severly damaged during mortar attack on Dak Pek.
Crew Members:
G SP4 HAYNES FREDDIE NEIL KIA
War Story:
The 57th's unit history specifically states this aircraft was destroyed. However, the GOLDBOOK shows that this aircraft was repaired. SP4 Freddie Haynes was killed during the mortar attack which damaged this aircraft. The VHPA is interested in knowing if SP4 Haynes was a crew member of this aircraft. Anyone with details about this event is encouraged to contact the VHPA.
This record was last updated on 05/25/1998
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