Dates

Event

Constructed as an OH-6A.

May 1967

Taken on Strength/Charge with the United States Army with s/n 65-12962.

May 1967

Transferred to Medium Helicopter Company, AK.

June 1967

Transferred to Office of the Director of Continental Supply, Fort Knox, KY.

July 1967

Transferred to U. S. Army, Republic of Vietnam, South Vietnam.

From August 1967 to October 1967

Loaned to Bell Helicopter, Fort Worth, TX.
Bailment.

From November 1967 to February 1968

Transferred to B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, South Vietnam.

7 February 1968

Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was an unarmed Recon mission. While in Target Area this helicopter was in Bank Right at 0010 feet and 070 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 Right Side. Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE. The aircraft continued flight and accomplished all mission objectives.

18 February 1968

Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was an Armed Recon mission. While Enroute this helicopter was in Bank Left at 0050 feet and 050 knots. Helicopter took 4 hits from:Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM). Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS, MAIN ROTOR SYS, STRUCTURE, COMM SYS. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.

From March 1968 to April 1968

Transferred to C Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, South Vietnam.

From May 1968 to July 1968

Transferred to Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, South Vietnam.

6 May 1968

Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was an Unarmed Recon mission. Helicopter took 4 hits from:Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM). Systems damaged were: FUEL SYS. It is unknown or not reported if the self sealing fuel tank developed a leak. The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft was capable of one time flight. The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some mission objectives.

From August 1968 to September 1968

Transferred to B Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, South Vietnam.

October 1968

Transferred to 20th Transportation Company, South Vietnam.

November 1968

Transferred to 357th Transportation Company (Direct Support), South Vietnam.

From December 1968 to February 1969

Transferred to 120th Aviation Company (Air Mobile Light), South Vietnam.

From March 1969 to May 1970

Transferred to A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry, South Vietnam.

7 June 1969

Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was an Armed Recon mission. While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and 050 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 Forward area. Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.

13 September 1969

Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was an Armed Recon mission. While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 0100 feet and 040 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 Left Side. Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL. Casualties = 01 WIA. The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives. Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand.

18 January 1970

Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was an Armed Recon mission. While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and 080 knots. Helicopter took 3 hits from:Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM). Systems damaged were: FLT CONTROLS. The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable, and accomplished all mission objectives. Aircraft repaired on the spot with tools and parts on hand.

25 January 1970

Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was an Armed Recon mission. While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0050 feet and 080 knots. Helicopter took 2 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 Chin Bubble. Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.

24 February 1970

Damaged.
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATERThis was an Armed Recon mission. While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0050. feet and 050 knots. Helicopter took 1 hits from:Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM). Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE. The armor protecting the personnel was effective. The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.

June 1970

Transferred to 604th Transportation Company, South Vietnam.

July 1970

Transported by ship.
Transported to the United States.

From August 1970 to December 1970

Transferred to Director of Supply and Transportation, Sharpe Army Depot, CA.

From January 1971 to May 1971

Transferred to Director for Maintenance, Sharpe Army Depot, CA.

June 1971

Transferred to 108th Division Training, 3rd Army, Charlotte, NC.

From July 1971 to August 1971

Transferred to 79th Transportation Company, South Vietnam.

September 1971

Transferred to 608th Transportation Company, South Vietnam.

From October 1971 to December 1971

Transferred to 79th Transportation Company, South Vietnam.

January 1972

Transferred to D Troop, 3rd Squadron, 5th Calvary, South Vietnam.

February 1972

Transferred to 142nd Transportation Company (Direct Support), South Vietnam.

From March 1972 to June 1972

Transported by ship.
In transit to the USA.

July 1972

Transferred to Army Aeronautical Depot Maintenance Center, NAS Corpus Christi, TX.

From August 1972 to September 1972

Transported by ground.
Sharpe Army Depot, CA.

From October 1972 to November 1972

Transferred to Flying Club, West Point Military Academy, NY.

From By December 1972 to January 1974

Transferred to Sharpe Army Depot, CA.
Spent time in and out of maintenance and storage.

From February 1974 to December 1975

Transferred to Army National Guard.

By 1 April 1993

To United States Army Aviation Museum, Fort Rucker, Enterprise, AL.
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14 September 2003

Photographer: Glenn Chatfield

14 September 2003

Photographer: Glenn Chatfield