228th's Flight Logbook
Tue. Mar 2, 1999 6:57:45 EST
Robert D Price (Bob) (gunnipr@csi.com) from Brandon, Florida writes:
11th Air Assault Sep 63 - Nov 65 Bn CommO
1st Cav Div Mar 66 - Mar 67 Bn CommO
Good job on the web site. brings back memories..
Tue. Mar 2, 1999 21:39:13 EST
LOUIS FOY from LONG BEACH CA writes:
SERVED WITH GO-GO'S OCT 66-OCT 67 HAVE PATCHES AND PICTURES POSTAL WORKER IN CITY. NO E-MAIL YET.
Tue. Mar 2, 1999 22:3:31 EST
Brian K. Robertson (bkrobertson@ra.rockwell.com) from Wisconsin writes:
It's great to see this homepage. I have slept many a night
on the CH47-D and crewed many a flight on CH47-B's,C's and
D's. It's been 2 years since I have retired from the Army
I think I miss the flying the most.
Wed. Mar 3, 1999 10:24:48 EST
Fred Thompson, Shark 7, 174th AHC '70/1 (fdtthom@gte.net) from Los Angeles P.D. writes:
Great Stuff! I got assigned to fly 'gun cover' for shit hooks on different occassions . . . always had trouble trying to 'keep up' with our team of c-models . . obviously these could take care of themselves . . Wouldn't you love this stuff on your car or truck? Ya!
Wed. Mar 3, 1999 23:48:5 EST
Jeff Wellman (rutiger@bellsouth.net) from Melbourne, FL writes:
This is a great site! I am a 21 year old college student who is very interested in the Vietnam War. I just finished reading "Vietnam, The Helicopter War" by Phillip Chinnery. This is where I first heard about the ACH-47A I decide to do some research into the ACH-47s and was elated to find this site. Thanks for all of your hard work in gathering information and setting up this website!
Thu. Mar 4, 1999 10:10:24 EST
CW5 Jake Stevens (cargo56@juno.com) from HQs, FORSCOM writes:
Served in Germany with Paul Hicks, Dick Glasgow, and John Ness in the old 11th Trans, CH47 transition in Aug 66 with the 200th in route to Bearcat. Second tour with Shrimpboats 68-69. Was able to spent about 32 years with the CH47 prior to this assignment. Great site........
Thu. Mar 4, 1999 11:4:17 EST
Ken Bowie (ken.bowie@sw.boeing.com) from Merritt Island, FL. writes:
Would like to hear from Hillclimbers Can Tho 71-72.
Thu. Mar 4, 1999 19:26:42 EST
spc bowlin,curt c (cmbowlin@aol.com) from savannah,ga (HAAF) writes:
Really like the pictures I've seen so far. I'm a CH-47D flight engineer. Thanks!
Mon. Mar 8, 1999 23:12:17 EST
robert farmer (skybob47@hotmail.com) from ft campbell,ky writes:
CURRENTLY A 47D CREWCHIEF, LOVE TO GET INFO ON CHINOOKS. THANKS!
Tue. Mar 9, 1999 15:29:52 EST
Mark S.Seeley (markseeley@hotmail.com) from Boise, Idaho writes:
Visiting in memory of my Father-Captain John S. Seeley. He was a CH-47A pilot with the 178th killed on June 27, 1966 when his Hook crashed through trees in the Iron Triangle. If you knew or served with "Big John" during his 1953-1966 U.S. Army career please e-mail me. It was a privelege to meet you Mr. Ketcham at last year's 178th A.S.H.C. reunion when we took a guided tour of " mother Rucker."
Tue. Mar 9, 1999 23:34:2 EST
Ian Oney (helenko@bellsouth.net) from Huntsville, AL writes:
Hope to see the Guns-a-Go-Go make it to Huntsville. My dad is a contractor working in the PM Cargo Helicopter Office. He loves the Chinook.
Wed. Mar 10, 1999 10:45:55 EST
David Nisbet (dmn@aol.com) from NC writes:
B Co 2/8 70-71
Wed. Mar 10, 1999 13:5:9 EST
David R Meeks (rsgeders@aol.com) from St.Louis,Mo. writes:
Member of A and B Company during Nov 67 to Oct 71 Spc 6 Flight Engineer/Tech Inspector/Maint Sgt...anyone out there please respond to address above and leave contact.
Wed. Mar 10, 1999 19:55:42 EST
cw2 jeff buchanan from bhm alabama writes:
I was at Fort Eustis, Va in 1993 attending airframe AIT(68G). There was a newly arrived CH-47A, I believe 59-0004 she is located in the airframe structural division.It had several Vietnam unit stickers on her pylons. The only words I can remember are "CAB" and "Happy Hookers".
Thu. Mar 11, 1999 22:4:59 EST
Rich Crosley (leerich@worldnet.att.net) from Pottstown,Pa. writes:
I was a pilot with B/227 when Birth Control went down in the rice paddies north of Hue.I was flying resupply to a unit from 5/7 CAV.along hwy 1.Our liason call and requested me to fly over and check that the crew had been recovered.They were.On my next sortie to the 5/7 CAV,the aircraft was hit by mortar fire and destroyed.
I flew the chase aircraft when EASY MONEY was flown to Vung Tau.
Fri. Mar 12, 1999 0:16:48 EST
Bob Miller (cowboy9@gateway.net) from Kenosha Wisconsin writes:
I served as a crewchief on ch-47's with B co 159th avn bn 101st airborne div in phubai from november 1970 til december 1971 . Welcome home brother!!!!!!!
Sun. Mar 14, 1999 17:55:16 EST
BOBBY W. DOBBS (lsgdobbs@companet.net) from ATHENS, AL 35611 writes:
Just surffing was in the 229th A company as the maint Sgt. in 67-68 nice website thanks
Wed. Mar 17, 1999 14:20:27 EST
pellington, john walter (pellington.john.w@student.ccm.edu) from 1 maple trail kinnelon, nj 07405 writes:
i was a ch-47d flight engineer from 1989-1995
Thu. Mar 18, 1999 10:13:5 EST
Kenneth Boling (traps681@webtv.net) from Detroit, Mich. writes:
Hell'va site guys. You guys saved my ass one time downed in Cheireo. Slung loaded our huey and took fire doing it . Great job Guys.
Jim thanks for the referral, didn't think anyone would believe my story " Arty Report " Damn I cann't clear nutin I cann't see. Hell'va photo of that 105 hole and deffinetly on lucky crew! Thank My Brother
C/46 69-70, Bandit 113 281AHC 70 , Stagecoach 155AHC 70, Wild Duces 48AHC 70-71
BOW WELCOME HOME GUYS!!!
Thu. Mar 18, 1999 10:16:27 EST
Kenneth Boling (traps681@webtv.net) from Detroit, Mich. writes:
Hell'va site guys. You guys saved my ass one time
downed in Cheireo. Slung loaded our huey and took
fire doing it . Great job Guys.
Jim thanks for the referral, didn't think anyone
would believe my story " Arty Report " Damn I
cann't clear nutin I cann't see. Hell'va photo of
that 105 hole and deffinetly on lucky crew! Thank
My Brother
C/46 69-70, Bandit 113 281AHC 70 , Stagecoach
155AHC 70, Wild Duces 48AHC 70-71
BOW WELCOME HOME GUYS!!!
Sat. Mar 20, 1999 19:26:26 EST
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Sat. Mar 20, 1999 19:46:21 EST
Carl L. Hess (clhess@snowhill.com) from Ozark, AL writes:
Just went through and read all the nice comments about the CH-47. Then, I remembered that in 1963 there were so many problems with the aircraft, it was almost a court-martial offense to make a disparaging coment! Anyone recall in the days of the "11th Asphalt Div" when the 'Hooks were parked at Lawson with the blades removed and we called it the Lawson Trailer Park? We've come a long way!
Sun. Mar 21, 1999 1:10:21 EST
Moises A. Cavero (mcavero@walshp.com.pe) from Lima, Peru writes:
My hobby are the helicopters, and I am very glad know now your website and share your job.
Regards
Moises Cavero
Mon. Mar 22, 1999 10:0:42 EST
Wayne Mutza (waynewrite@miliserv.net) from Milwaukee, WI writes:
Outstanding site - a real tribute to the "Guns"
and the Chinook - I wish I had this kind of fascinating data and detail when I did my CH-47 book, which Squadron/Signal Publishers has since stopped printing
Tue. Mar 23, 1999 5:15:6 EST
master thief (thief82@hotmail.com) from thief writes:
i need the war drop syanide in helicopter to civilian
Tue. Mar 23, 1999 20:2:47 EST
Emily Nelson (Littlej55@aol.com) from Sac.,Ca. writes:
Just seeing what my Cousin Ralph did
Wed. Mar 24, 1999 6:10:15 EST
Soilder Jack (SJ@the.old.school) from everywhere writes:
No m. thief, what you need is Grammer lesson!
Wed. Mar 24, 1999 22:57:57 EST
Frank Grose (groseF@traveller.com) from Athens, AL writes:
Just checking the mail!
Fri. Mar 26, 1999 14:26:0 EST
hauenstein (mrese@juno.com) from A/7-101 AVN writes:
Fri. Mar 26, 1999 21:52:47 EST
Rob devlin (kc4gd@arrl.net) from Clarksville, Tn. writes:
Hey Jim, Great site has been awhile since I have ben back. Remember there are two kinds of helicopters Chinooks and Sling Loads!!
CW2 Rob Devlin Aco 7-101 Predators
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Sat. Mar 27, 1999 5:44:18 EST
Joseph L. R. Pinard (ofunajoe@erols.com) from Newport News, Va. 23602 writes:
An original member of this fine unit. Great
professionals and dedicated soldiers.
Sat. Mar 27, 1999 5:46:0 EST
Joseph L. R. Pinard (ofunajoe@erols.com) from Newport News, Va. 23602 writes:
An original member of this fine unit. Great
professionals and dedicated soldiers.
Sun. Mar 28, 1999 14:9:47 EST
Larry M. Folds (tidepride-1@mindspring.com) from Cullman, Ala writes:
Hi Guys i served with HHC, 1st Cav Div Vietnam from l968to 1969 and also l971to 1972 thanks for letting me sign your log book.
Tue. Mar 30, 1999 14:34:47 EST
Jose Tassara (elroto123@aol.com) from Wash. DC writes:
Nice site, I was in Army Aviation from 1980-1986
I have nothing but fond memories of missions and friends. Keep up the good work!!
Tue. Mar 30, 1999 19:16:40 EST
A J Johnson (Pan124@aol) from Ocala Fl writes:
Just would like to tell Mr Hess about 11th AAD at Benning in 63(Been there,done that). We Insp. and cleaned all Xmsn filter's every 2 1/2 Flt Hrs. Also was 3rd CE no Flt Pay. Ah those were the good old days. Ha Ha
Fri. Apr 2, 1999 0:22:9 EST
CW5 Brad "BooG" Powell (powellb@soar.army.mil) from 160th SOAR (A) FT Campbell, KY writes:
R&D and EW Guy. I have the entire drawing deck of the Guns-A-Go-Go Configuration. It would be fun to put it on a D with the AFCS and increased power margin wouldn't it!! If a mod has gone on a SOA Chinook in the last ten years, I "redlined" the drawings to make it "user friendly".
Sat. Apr 3, 1999 17:40:58 EST
Louis Capo (Vetlou101@webtv.net) from New Jersey writes:
Great Site. Brought back a lot of memories.
Especially nice to see that we were not forgotten.
Thank You
Sun. Apr 4, 1999 1:13:30 EST
Santiago Rodriguez Jr. (rod_toad_2000@hotmail.com) from New Mexico writes:
Wow, I see they made you guys work more with less too. Less power, manuverability, and speed. The credit goes to the operators, you know what got all those guys in and out of LZ's.
Thanks for the info.
Sun. Apr 4, 1999 12:58:25 EDT
Seth Dubler (ssdubler@hotmail.com) from FT Campbell, KY writes:
HOOKERS KEEP EM FLYING
CH-47D FLIGHT ENGINEER
Sun. Apr 4, 1999 17:3:19 EDT
Will Irvine (chawk@gci.net) from Ft. Wainwright, Ak writes:
It is good to the ole' AH-47 live on to so many people. I have been crewing Hooks for almost 9 yrs. and really appreciate someone keeping all of current Hook guys informed on our lineage. Our current sacrafices could never compare to the FE's before us. Thanks
SGT W. Irvine, FE, NSDQ.
Mon. Apr 5, 1999 12:59:23 EDT
(bsisco@execpc.com) from eauclaire,wi writes:
just looking lots of hours in fixed wing...
Tue. Apr 6, 1999 22:22:4 EDT
Paul Stroessner (firstcav 1@worldnet.att.net) from Warwick, RI writes:
I served with the 2/7 in phan thiet and an khe from july, 1966 to july,1967 as an infantryman. We had three bases, a triangle, lz byrd, lz virgina, and lz judy. I believe the 228th and if i'm not mistaken the 229th were attached to us. let me know if i am on the right track
Wed. Apr 7, 1999 23:3:24 EDT
GrayLady52 (AOL.com) from So. Calif writes:
Beautiful site...Your pride shows and well it should...Thank you for your service....
Fri. Apr 9, 1999 1:58:56 EDT
John P. Wilch Jr. (DsrtFox55@aol.com) from Nampa, Id writes:
Hey, are there any Cav Troopers from A Co. out there? Let me know.
Fri. Apr 9, 1999 2:24:35 EDT
John P. Wilch Jr. (DsrtFox55@aol.com) from Nampa, Id writes:
Hey, are there any Cav Troopers from A Co. (Bear Cat) out there? I served as a Spec4 Door-gunner with this unit from Jan 69 to Jun 69, prior to this I was stationed with a Finance Co at Long Binh. Let me know.
Sat. Apr 10, 1999 22:13:46 EDT
Frank Grose (grosef@traveller.com) from Athens, AL writes:
Just browsing the mail. What a great site. Thanks Jim.
Sun. Apr 11, 1999 13:2:51 EDT
Frank White (whitefATatomic.net) from Randleman, NC writes:
I am an aviation artist, and am currently working on a series of paintings depicting the "Guns-A-Go-Go" aircraft and their relitively short, but historically eventful operational lives.
The series will consist of four to six full color, action depictions rendered in acrylics. One of the series paintings; "Go-Go's Last Stand" (which depicts the rescue of "Birth Controls" crew by "Easy Money" near the Citadel in Feb '68), will be displayed alongside the re-built "Easy Money" in the event it is restored.
As far as I have been able to determine, there has been no art series that has saluted these great aircraft, or the brave men who faught on them. Please respond to the address above (replace the *AT* with a *@*) with comments, suggested scenes, or photographs. Thank you.
Examples of my work may be seen at; My Art Page.
Sun. Apr 11, 1999 14:35:31 EDT
Joseph L.R. Pinard (ofunajoe@erols.com) from Newport News, Va writes:
Checking in to see what is new. Keep up the
good work on this site Jim.
Fri. Apr 16, 1999 7:18:6 EDT
SPC Kristine Speed (kspeed7012@aol.com) from Fort Knox, Kentucky writes:
I really like what you have done here. Both my father, Robert F. Beamish, and my uncle, Larry Costley, served in Vietnam. As many know my uncle never came home. My father did. I am proud of all of the soldiers that served in Vietnam. I am most proud of following in my father's and uncle's footsteps by also serving this great country in the United States Army.
Fri. Apr 16, 1999 7:18:55 EDT
SPC Kristine Speed (kspeed7012@aol.com) from Fort Knox, Kentucky writes:
I really like what you have done here. Both my father, Robert F. Beamish, and my uncle, Larry Costley, served in Vietnam. As many know my uncle never came home alive. My father did. I am proud of all of the soldiers that served in Vietnam. I am most proud of following in my father's and uncle's footsteps by also serving this great country in the United States Army.
Sun. Apr 18, 1999 11:15:29 EDT
Juan L. Galera (juanluisg@teleline.es) from Guadalajara. Spain. writes:
I'm a Chinook pilot from BHELTRA-V of the Spanish Army Aviation since 1992. Glad to meet you.
Mon. Apr 19, 1999 11:54:36 EDT
Kerry W. Frith (frithk@soar.army.mil) from Ft. Campbell, KY writes:
160th SOAR (A) Regiment Standards Instructor
Would Love to get some Hook Pictures for classes and scrapbook.
Tue. Apr 20, 1999 2:54:38 EDT
Markus Laumann (Mark755365@aol.com) from Big Windy enroute to Campbell again writes:
If it ain't heavy we ain't doin' it!
Thu. Apr 22, 1999 1:36:24 EDT
mike GeGere (mGeGere@aol.com) from vista california writes:
door gunner 65 to oct 7 1966. William J. Tedesco company CO. Easy Money 149 was my copter. Would like to here from anyone of that same time. last location was An Khe just before the tear gas cannister went off!
Thu. Apr 22, 1999 4:48:48 EDT
R. Flake (vmec@gci.net) from Soldotna,Alaska writes:
I enjoyed this site. As a fellow HOOKER, I spent many hours crewing,and turn wrenchs on the 47D's. Now I'm out of the service, I still enjoy reading about and looking at them.
Sat. Apr 24, 1999 14:29:29 EDT
CW4 Frank Angarola from Alabama writes:
Flew UH-1H with A/229th AHB from June 68 'til June 69. Appreciate the web site
Sun. Apr 25, 1999 18:43:36 EDT
David F. Clemmer (bravedave@erols.com) from Upper Marlboro, MD writes:
Sun. Apr 25, 1999 23:19:31 EDT
Al Wahlberg (AW6331@aol.com) from Panama City, FL writes:
Served with Company A, 228th ASHB as a Crew Chief and Door Gunner from March 66 through March 67.
Tue. Apr 27, 1999 12:36:5 EDT
MIKE DONATELLI (Michael.donatelli@boeing.com) from philadelphia,pa writes:
Tue. Apr 27, 1999 23:46:22 EDT
JOSE MARTINEZ (MARTY) (MARTYMH47E@AOL.COM) from CLARKSVILLE,TN writes:
JUST WANTED TO SAY THIS IS A GREAT SITE I TAUGHT AND FLEW ON HOOKS FOR 20 YRS AND WAS INSTRUCTOR AT EUSTIS FOR 10 YRS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
HOOKERS RULE!!!!!!!
Wed. Apr 28, 1999 7:59:12 EDT
BOBBY W. DOBBS (lsgdobbs@companet.net) from ATHENS, AL 35611 writes:
WAS IN A/229TH AHB 1ST CAV 67-68. WAS AT ENGLISH, EVANS, & SHARON. WATCHED EVANS GO UP FROM SHARON, LEFT IN MAY 68
Wed. Apr 28, 1999 16:50:29 EDT
SSG James Matthews (jmatth35@aol.com) from AMCOM writes:
It's nice to see someone compiling good info to make all us hookers proud. Hope this site grows!
Wed. Apr 28, 1999 16:50:30 EDT
Mark S. Seeley (markseeley@hotmail.com) writes:
Anyone who may know where the following members of the Accident Board that investigated the crash of CH-47A serial number 6413162 please e-mail me. Their names/rank as of 7/66 are listed as follows: President,Major Grady E. Oxford ; Surgeon, Captain Harold B. Leland ; Member, Major Robert P. Caron ; Member, CWO Robert M. Moore ; Recorder, CWO Robert L. Watts
Wed. Apr 28, 1999 20:23:13 EDT
Dennis DOC Daugherty (docrts @ aol.com) from Falling Waters, WV writes:
Great site,saw some names from long ago.Served with B co. 228th Nov.67-Nov.68,glad to see there are still a few of us that are still kickin. Tet offensive at Red Beach,battle of Hue,Ashu valley,got the marines out of Khe Sanh just to name a few. Any of you guys remember those good times drop me a line.
Thu. Apr 29, 1999 20:8:20 EDT
Lynne Snyder (LynneOmweg@aol.com) writes:
Nice web site. Let me know when easy money is fully restored.
Fri. Apr 30, 1999 9:45:9 EDT
Justin Fortenberry (jfortenberry@hotmail.com) from Ft. Rucker, AL writes:
Fri. Apr 30, 1999 12:54:23 EDT
W.Barnett (wbar1790@aol.com) from Gainesville fl. writes: