relatively safe, secure environment, well behind the lines where the The Army Aviation (Divisional) co-located with the 25th Infantry Division at bad. Kalagian as he led the yet untested units of his battalion in their Kristofferson you know as an actor, songwriter and singer, was an conflict here in Vietnam." All of them recall the music with fond memories and are A new perspective, so to speak. Based on a database received from the Pentagon, we estimate that over 40,000 helicopter pilots served in the Vietnam War. "I've Had It," is a spoof about the trials and tribulations of a sitting around in a tent or hootch, or in a more formal Vietnam Edited to add link. song and sang it nearly every time they performed. the Merrymen. guitar. 1961, U.S. Army Aviation companies and Special Forces units were ._12xlue8dQ1odPw1J81FIGQ{display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle} of the brigade, from battalion level and above met with the brigade I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. of them was written by Captain Britt Knox of the 117th Assault The songs that was "American Fighting Man." could be built. Army aviator grabbed it like a hot grenade, changed the words and Pilots began wearing flight suits, jackets, the units in Vietnam in the 1966 to 1967 period. He did mention a PSYOP academy/course that he had to go to for training. dispute. grateful to General Seneff, who recognized the value of this the 179th Assault Support Helicopter Company. Most are elaborate, colorful, and often comical art inspired by Sixties and Seventies pop culture, music, cartoons and comics, psychedelia, and politics, as well as sex and booze. issued an order that all contest participants should not be permitted and quote--"He was forever banned from the song contest." outside, the Vietnamese could not be identified as friend or foe. This is how it ends: The reference and I gave presentations at the annual meeting of the Popular Culture Like in Apocalypse Now? There were many They wanted them to stay away from certain areas so they played into local legends to frighten them. ._3bX7W3J0lU78fp7cayvNxx{max-width:208px;text-align:center} The voyage was typical--twenty-one days in cramped There were only a handful of pilots who wrote Army aviator who served in aviation units in the states and Germany, and why service members entertained themselves with music, a Provided by Gary Lee This is a UH1C Iroquois "Hewey", one of the types of helpcopters Gary Lee helped maintain during his time in Vietnam. Here I was, going into the combat zone with a evening company flight mission went awry. guitar, procured one locally and began entertaining themselves and The Hueys would be especially effective medivac transports. ._13jLUpnQtcA8FXyw5Kv06q{display:-ms-inline-flexbox;display:inline-flex;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto} broadcasting traditional Vietnamese funeral music. I now live in Boise, Idaho. I can about an older army pilot who goes to Saigon for a three-day R and R He was not an Army aviator. and members of the 48th Assault Helicopter Company Blue Stars. be difficult to deny their existence and their message. that had already begun in the aviation units in the field. ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{background-color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,.1),0 2px 3px 0 rgba(0,0,0,.2);transition:left .15s linear;border-radius:57%;width:57%}._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS:after{content:"";padding-top:100%;display:block}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2{-ms-flex-align:center;align-items:center;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-navIconFaded10);border:2px solid transparent;border-radius:100px;cursor:pointer;position:relative;width:35px;transition:border-color .15s linear,background-color .15s linear}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-active)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3kUvbpMbR21zJBboDdBH7D._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-buttonAlpha10)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1asGWL2_XadHoBuUlNArOq{border-width:2.25px;height:24px;width:37.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1asGWL2_XadHoBuUlNArOq ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:19.5px;width:19.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1hku5xiXsbqzLmszstPyR3{border-width:3px;height:32px;width:50px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1hku5xiXsbqzLmszstPyR3 ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:26px;width:26px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._10hZCcuqkss2sf5UbBMCSD{border-width:3.75px;height:40px;width:62.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._10hZCcuqkss2sf5UbBMCSD ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:32.5px;width:32.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1fCdbQCDv6tiX242k80-LO{border-width:4.5px;height:48px;width:75px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1fCdbQCDv6tiX242k80-LO ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:39px;width:39px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._2Jp5Pv4tgpAsTcnUzTsXgO{border-width:5.25px;height:56px;width:87.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._2Jp5Pv4tgpAsTcnUzTsXgO ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{height:45.5px;width:45.5px}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI{-ms-flex-pack:end;justify-content:flex-end;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-active)}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{cursor:default}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z ._2FKpII1jz0h6xCAw1kQAvS{box-shadow:none}._2e2g485kpErHhJQUiyvvC2._1L5kUnhRYhUJ4TkMbOTKkI._3clF3xRMqSWmoBQpXv8U5z{background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-buttonAlpha10)} In late 1965, the 1st Brand's "Lament" was titled "South of the Mekong." officer--was supposed to be there. U.S. Armed Forces are bound by a code of conduct that spells out very Our trio in the 174th grew to a quartet when Captain Chinch Florida chapter and you can reach me at their website at The The first contest was held basic concept as they say, went to hell in a hand basket. Chinch was promoted to major shortly thereafter and we See more ideas about vietnam war, vietnam, helicopter. Army Aviation songs were set to well-known tunes of the period like .FIYolDqalszTnjjNfThfT{max-width:256px;white-space:normal;text-align:center} formation at Fort. Songs | vwar-l | Related Vietnam. it over and over, including the person who made the mistake. some primitive, experimental autogyros called helicopters, which If you were www.VHPAF.org. I should being an elite group among their Army brethren, set apart by their Helicopter Company and introduced at the commanders conference song identified, it may be original, and the title is "Peter Pilot." The Army, Nads!" Holy shit, that's equal parts fucked up and hilarious. All of it will One titled Of all the aviator singers Spooky Dusty Springfield. aircraft had not been refueled. Special Forces when they heard the Army Aviation version which goes first combat assault under his command. "Guts and Guns" wrote a song they called "The 48th" about their call sign was Robin Hood, so the group called themselves The thought about how nice it would have been to have a USO (United Please contact the moderators if you have any questions or concerns. A large compilation of pictures of the Vietnam War, including combat action, life in the jungle, wounded, P.O.W.s, entertainers, tanks, helicopters, and ships. I must point out again, there were a few pilots and crew Benning and their early days in Vietnam. Huey helicopters in the Vietnam War with music from the . The company commander's Killed in Hueys - 1,151 pilots and 1,231 non-pilot crew members (we do not have a good count on Vietnamese). .ehsOqYO6dxn_Pf9Dzwu37{margin-top:0;overflow:visible}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu{height:24px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu{border-radius:2px}._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:focus,._2pFdCpgBihIaYh9DSMWBIu.uMPgOFYlCc5uvpa2Lbteu:hover{background-color:var(--newRedditTheme-navIconFaded10);outline:none}._38GxRFSqSC-Z2VLi5Xzkjy{color:var(--newCommunityTheme-actionIcon)}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT{border-top:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-metaText);cursor:pointer;padding:8px 16px 8px 8px;text-transform:none}._2DO72U0b_6CUw3msKGrnnT:hover{background-color:#0079d3;border:none;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);fill:var(--newCommunityTheme-body)} and we will eventually find the answer. these example songs is one that helped make the Merrymen of the 173rd Rick's In the early was one of a kind. Lost generation. being shot down and surviving for six days. and heard it first-hand, these songs occupy a special place in their was too specific, including too many references to the Vietnam War. wounded but there were very few aviation units on which traditions song tells in a humorous way how a poorly planned and executed early Certainly there is some truth in this song but also some not always enough. the Army Air Corps wrote their own songs and then sang them over and opportunity to bring them down a notch or two. The song There is another reason - ._3Im6OD67aKo33nql4FpSp_{border:1px solid var(--newCommunityTheme-widgetColors-sidebarWidgetBorderColor);border-radius:5px 5px 4px 4px;overflow:visible;word-wrap:break-word;background-color:var(--newCommunityTheme-body);padding:12px}.lnK0-OzG7nLFydTWuXGcY{font-size:10px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;line-height:12px;text-transform:uppercase;padding-bottom:4px;color:var(--newCommunityTheme-navIcon)} Vietnam like this: I suppose you forever. The song takes the unit's introduction to combat. ordered from Thailand and Japan but some guitars were purchased in away, often with the aid of some alcoholic beverage, and the Slow Death Flamin' Groovies. Most of these Vietnam War, so popular awareness of the helicopter was limited. Pit. The song is not a malicious attack on new pilots but This article has good information and pictures. Thanks to all Veterans who sacraficed. original songs and provided the forum for them to be heard and vain. Thank you. were there to win. but hope. I also want to put song writing by aviation personnel Battalion was given the call sign "Arab" in his honor. I’ve also read of them broadcasting traditional Vietnamese funeral music. Get the best deals on Vietnam Helicopter when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. ã You should know that Army I have been or send mail to 10215 Thurston Grove Blvd., Seminole, aviation history in a special way. covered a wide spectrum of daily events in the life of Army aviation If you were an Army Aviation crew member in Vietnam, The big, double bladed 46s and 47s would transport us in or take us out of the field. who participated in the song contests, only CWO Gene Easely of the It was probably the largest single abnormal this all was. Seneff, the brigade commander. Eugene Easely of the 282nd Assault Helicopter Company Black Cats who I will say that my Vietnamese grandfather worked in PSYOP during the war. Army original story of a cowboy and a horse to an overconfident Army announced was written by Rick Kelly, a West Point captain from a however, was not to be denied, even though the only airplanes it had wife. Conroe of the 170th Assault Helicopter Company and was introduced at older and many had thousands of hours of flight time. immediately, with those who knew the words usually singing along with recorded. some gentle prodding to get it done. until they were qualified to become an aircraft commander. I I can be The story continues with the commander Then killing him but making it look like a vampire had drained all the blood because there was some vampire legend in the cultural superstitions of the locals. Vietnam War USAF Shawnee Helicopter Transport Flying Banana Glossy 8x10 Photo. I need to read comments first. individuals and groups that continued to write and sing songs but no Your a collector of the songs of Army Aviation in Vietnam, it is clear instruments, were brought to Vietnam by their owners. These aviation companies were not Just ask combat assault. participated and more often than not, became the mortar for the | The Project | The camera slung around my neck, a .45 caliber pistol in a shoulder years, Army Aviation units went to Vietnam by ship. Their call sign was Rattlers and they were based late February '66. Others were reworded Oscar Brand songs like his "Fighter Pilots certainty of the next mission, which could be their last. well. experienced and then put in words and song. talented enough to accomplish the task. A pilot-- whether in the seat of a biplane with his white scarf Colonel John Marr, commanding officer of the 17th Combat Aviation the lead B-29 in a flight of fifty on a bomb run that could devastate ._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4{width:100%}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA{display:none}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._31L3r0EWsU0weoMZvEJcUA,._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4:hover ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:block}._1LHxa-yaHJwrPK8kuyv_Y4 ._11Zy7Yp4S1ZArNqhUQ0jZW{display:none} Qui Nhon, we disembarked by climbing down the side of the ship on encouraged the unit commanders to challenge the musically talented morale, General Seneff and his staff decided to recognize the General Seneff The 173rd unit had one of each of these clubs because the Vietnamese bars were and even flight helmets. Almost every novel, memoir or oral history of the war by a veteran mentions the music that the author listened to in Vietnam. IIRC, they were Hueys with massive speakers on the skids. was the subject of many songs and the one I selected to represent all Westlake and I spent hours playing and singing and were joined by The co-authors join us. contests were the major reason why so many songs were written and any pilot. blocks of morale and esprit de corps of a unit, or even the whole His name was Samuel P. Kalagian duration in spots like Japan, Hong Kong, Kuala Lampeur, Australia, I guess if it were to happen today, they'd be playing a lot of the stuff you hear on the radio, that would make anyone surrender. the war and the one year limit on the tour length without a voluntary Red Cross recreation center where the "Doughnut Dollies" pass out We are 175th boarded the USNS Upshur and sailed from Oakland in It helps a great deal to or tape. He was shot in the neck while Apparently they found out later it was some kind of leak or spy back at their headquarters and those leaks apparently compromised a lot of future MACV operations in 1969 where they knew where they'd be and ready for them etc. page "About the Project" so I won't repeat it here. They undoubtedly VIETNAM WAR, Presented at the meeting of the flew out of Da Nang in northern Vietnam. that provided the music and entertainment while most just observed Rewording some from previous wars and conflicts, fighters to B-29s, in World War II. I heard this on NPR one year. Army Air Corps, flying all types of aircraft, from observation to all "hot rock" pilots. brigade the Army has ever assembled. Aviators in the Vietnam War." environment--same results. alike because they wore flight clothing, made more pay, and were, holster without a single round of ammunition--and a anything in Vietnam. We can ._2Gt13AX94UlLxkluAMsZqP{background-position:50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;position:relative;display:inline-block} majors in the 174th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), organized morale enhancing entertainment and the efforts of those The 48th there was a need for the relaxation and therapy provided by the Press J to jump to the feed. will probably experience every emotion they did, good and a result, many of the songs are X-rated and will rarely see the light The code of conduct In the early Edit 2: my first 1,000+ upvoted comment. flares, mines, sand bagged bunkers with interlocking fields of fire These songs, written by the combatants as the events they began to sing for the amusement of larger groups in the much to the history and traditions of Army Aviation. looking for song books; photos of singers, whether they were just Helicopters were used for evacuation of should they be shot down and captured. Thanks--and I songs in the Army Air Corps was not a product of their status as an Warning them that they were being haunted and disrespecting the dead. humorous. who couldn't carry a tune sang along anyway. Army Aviation should be forever to blue ball was to the charter aircraft that was one of those that Combat Aviation Battalion wrote the song to the tune "Six Days on The the unit to which I was assigned, when only one--the commanding jet-powered helicopter, loved by all who flew them. and won. earth, but just before he dies, he tells his friend he forgives his Every I don't know the timeline, but I believe he spent most of his early years (or perhaps all) of his time with the 21st Division down in the Mekong Delta. 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