Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art

Author: John Brennan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781625450357
Category : Military helicopters
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
Like a fifty-year-old time capsule unearthed and opened for public display, this book unlocks a treasure trove of over 250 recently recovered Vietnam War photographs from veterans. These helicopter nose art photos capture that typical and distinctive American war custom of embellishing one's assigned aircraft with personalized markings.

Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art Vol 2

Author: John Brennan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781557808
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
In Vol. 2 there are astonishing photos on par with Vol. 1. Besides 165 images, there are search aids for locating former in-country Army helicopters. There is a list of 24 recommended Huey photo-books; a tabulation of 300 AH-1 Cobra war survivors, their former units, and present location, also a database of 500 in-country Army helicopter names.

Vietnam War Army Helicopter Nose Art - Volume 2

Author: John Brennan
Publisher: Fonthill Media
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Historian John D. Marshall wrote, "History is shaped by the memories of those who witness it, and the intentions of those who record it." Vietnam veteran Hiawatha Oakes wrote, "I can't thank you enough for your efforts in obtaining a photo of my H-21, the 'Blue Angel', and having it in your book. My family calls your book, "lost pieces of treasures found." These two quotations represent all that is relevant to the author in history gathering: the hard work and its rewards. Here in Volume 2 one will find equally astonishing photos on par with Volume 1, together with some self-help and researched info for sure to tease and delight the aficionado or veteran to unknown degrees. Besides the 165 images, there are search aids for locating one's former in-country Army helicopter. A listing is available of American sites where Huey & Cobra rides are available. The Army museum in Alabama offers a listing they have compiled of two-dozen recommended Huey photo-books. A tabulation of 300 AH-1 Cobra war survivors, their former units, and present location. Also offered is a database of 500 newly found in-country Army helicopter names. There's a little something for everyone.

U.S. Army Helicopter Names in Vietnam

Author: John Brennan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781555716943
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
The personal naming of military aircraft in the Vietnam War is not unique in American history. What is unique is the near total lack of documentation of the existence of those names on in-country Army helicopters during the 1961-'73 conflict in S. E. Asia. This book remedies that once and for all! -Over 3,000 Army copter names cross-referenced by Unit -Details on Origin, Time Period, Location, Function, Type, Serial Number, Artist, Crew and more -More than 2,000 contributor names listed and cross-referenced -Perfect for veterans, hobbyists, historical researchers, KIA families, sociologists, aviation enthusiasts and students of Americana-just to name a few -Includes 40 rare photographs U.S. Army Helicopter Names in Vietnam provides an essential and heretofore missing puzzle piece in helping to identify and better understand our warrior brothers, fathers, uncles, sons and friends who manned these incredible flying machines in the skies of Vietnam.

Vietnam War Helicopter Art

Author: John Brennan
Publisher: Stackpole Books
ISBN: 0811759253
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Hundreds of unique color photos showing how soldiers decorated their helicopters during the Vietnam War.

US Army AH-1 Cobra Units in Vietnam

Author: Jonathan Bernstein
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 178200744X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Bell's AH-1 Cobra was the first dedicated helicopter gunship to reach frontline service anywhere in the world. Developed as a private venture by the manufacturer, and based on the mechanics of the ubiquitous UH-1 Huey, the Cobra proved a huge success once introduced into combat with the US Army in 1966. Built as a key weapon in the Advanced Aerial Fire Support System concept of 1965, the AH-1 was one of the few aircraft to reach the combat zone after actual combat experience went into its design. The AH-1 helped reduce the losses being suffered by vulnerable troop transport helicopters by providing effective fire suppression during airmobile operations. This book explores its history, technology and crew.

Painted Ladies

Author: Randy Walker
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887403927
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Today's nose art has become the rule and not the exception throughout the bomber and tanker fores of Strategic Air Command, and although Tactical Air Command frowns on non-standard markings of any sort, several TAC gained Air National Guard units have artwork on their aircraft. Tradition plays a large part in modem nose art. As shown in Randy Walkers' new book cartoons and sexy ladies have returned. Names like "Memphis Belle", "Chow Hound" and "Maid in the USA", that once went to war on B-17s and B-24s are now carried by B-52s and FB-111s, as well as many other modem aircraft. This modem nose art is often applied by a professional artist, though it is sometimes painted by members of the unit, and in the process some excellent artwork has been created.

USMC/Vietnam Helicopter Association

Author:
Publisher: Turner Publishing Company
ISBN: 156311190X
Category : Helicopters
Languages : vi
Pages : 20

Book Description

Fourth Arm of Defense

Author: Salvatore R. Mercogliano
Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN: 9780945274964
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 88

Book Description
This publication is the eighth in the series The U.S. Navy and the Vietnam War. The publication focuses on the sealift and logistic operations during the war and includes a number of photographs as well as sidebars detailing specific people and ships involved in the logistic operations. This historical pictorial reference would be of interest to students, historians, members of the military, specifically the Navy, and military leaders, veterans, Vietnam War veterans, and the U.S. merchant marines.

Aircraft Nose Art

Author: J. P. Wood
Publisher: Smithmark Pub
ISBN: 9780765197382
Category : Airplanes, Military
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description