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Constructed as an AH-1G-BF by Bell at Fort Worth, Texas, USA. |
May 1968 |
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Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army with s/n 67-15608. |
From May 1968 to June 1968 |
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Transported to Vietnam. |
From July 1968 to October 1969 |
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To 235th Aviation Company, Republic of Vietnam (RVN). |
2 February 1969 |
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Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER. This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort, Other Aircraft. While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0300 feet and 110 knots. South Vietnam Helicopter took 1 hits from Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM). The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS. The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. |
4 April 1969 |
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Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIREDThis was a Recon mission for Armed Escort, Other Aircraft. While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0200 feet and 130 knots. Helicopter took 1 hits from Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (14.5MM). The helicopter was hit in the Main Rotor Blade System. Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS. The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives. CAN THO recovered the helicopter. |
11 May 1969 |
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Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER. This was a Recon mission for Armed ReconWhile Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0010 feet and 110 knots. Helicopter took 1 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM). The helicopter was hit in the Cockpit causing Spalling. Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE. Both the pilot and gunner were wounded by managed to RTB. |
1 June 1969 |
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Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER. For CAS mission while in target area this helicopter was Attacking at 0600 feet and 130 knots. Helicopter took 3 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM, 12.7MM)The helicopter was hit in the Top Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE The helicopter Continued Flight.The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. |
4 June 1969 |
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Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support. While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0500 feet and 160 knots. Helicopter took 1 hits from: Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM). The helicopter was hit in the TopSystems damaged were: STRUCTURE. The helicopter Continued Flight. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. |
12 October 1969 |
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Shot down.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER. This was a Recon mission for Armed EscortWhile on Landing Zone this helicopter was on Take-Off at 0040 feet and 110 knots. Helicopter took 4 hits from:Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)The helicopter was hit in the Right Side. Systems damaged were: HYDRAULIC SYS, STRUCTURE. The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft is later recovered by any means other than its own power. Both mission and flight capability were terminated. |
November 1969 |
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Transferred to 611th Transportation Company, RVN. |
18 November 1969 |
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Shot down.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO THEATER. For Close Air Support. Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size.Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL. Casualties = 01 INJ.Unknown impact on flight. Unknown as to mission impact. |
From 1 December 1969 to August 1970 |
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Repaired.
This Cobra was recovered and sent back to the United States to be repaired. The repairs took almost a year. |
From July 1970 to April 1971 |
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Transferred to A Battery, 2-20 Artillery, 1st CAV, RVN. |
May 1971 |
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Transferred to 48th Assault Helicopter Company, RVN. |
From 10 October 1971 to February 1972 |
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Shot down.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER for Close Air Support. Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots. Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or exploded.Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL. Casualties = 01 WIA. The helicopter made an Emergency Landing. Both mission and flight capability were terminated. |
From March 1972 to June 1972 |
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Returned to the United States. |
From July 1972 to October 1972 |
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Repaired.
Combat damage sustained with 48th AHC repaired. |
November 1972 |
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Transferred to 334th AHC, 1st Army, Fort Knox, KY. |
From December 1972 to 1 December 1975 |
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Base of operations changed.
334th AHC, West Germany. |
By August 1976 |
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Transferred to 3rd Platoon, 334th AHC, West Germany. |
Circa 1988 |
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Converted to an AH-1F. |
By June 2009 |
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To Moose Lake Carlton County Airport, Moose Lake, MN.
 View the Location Dossier |
13 June 2009 |
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Photographer: Mike Worrel |
2 October 2023 |
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Photographer: Max Sabin |
2 October 2023 |
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Photographer: Max Sabin |
