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Hi Guys,

From 1962-1973, Huey helicopters were utilized as in-country, airmobile ambulances who would go anywhere, anytime to evacuate allied casualties even in the most dangerous circumstances. Their crews usually consisted of two pilots... one crew chief and... one medic.

During those 11 years “Dustoffs” completed over 500,000 missions of mercy all over South Vietnam and lost more than 211 crew members killed in action and many more wounded.

Here we see a U.S. Army ‘Dustoff’ come to the aid of an Australian patrol that has taken casualties.

While the wounded get on board the Aussies put down suppressing fire on the surrounding area.

All the best,
Andy

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Needs some dust mate and would be perfect, is a Huey coming out maybe?
 
King & Country said:
Hi Guys,

From 1962-1973, Huey helicopters were utilized as in-country, airmobile ambulances who would go anywhere, anytime to evacuate allied casualties even in the most dangerous circumstances. Their crews usually consisted of two pilots... one crew chief and... one medic.

During those 11 years “Dustoffs” completed over 500,000 missions of mercy all over South Vietnam and lost more than 211 crew members killed in action and many more wounded.

Here we see a U.S. Army ‘Dustoff’ come to the aid of an Australian patrol that has taken casualties.

While the wounded get on board the Aussies put down suppressing fire on the surrounding area.

All the best,
Andy

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America to the rescue !!!!!
 
MichaelRutherford said:
America to the rescue !!!!!
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Makes a change after the delays in turning up in WW1 and WW2. Seems the poster gets triggered by anything involving Australian figures. Probably not aware that Australia, despite being smaller population than some US states, has supported US in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Plus also deploying to other trouble spots such as Malaya, Somalia, Rwanda, Timor and Sudan. Not to forget our Kiwi cousins who also punch above their weight and have also participated in many deployments.

For the record Australia had 15/16 Hueys in Vietnam compared to the over 10,000 for the US. Not surprising that many Dustoffs involving Australian troops involved US Hueys. Certainly a most welcome sight.

Today is Vietnam Veterans Day in Australia which is commemorated on the date of the Battle of Long Tan. Lest We Forget.
 
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The Military Workshop said:
Makes a change after the delays in turning up in WW1 and WW2. Seems the poster gets triggered by anything involving Australian figures. Probably not aware that Australia, despite being smaller population than some US states, has supported US in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Plus also deploying to other trouble spots such as Malaya, Somalia, Rwanda, Timor and Sudan. Not to forget our Kiwi cousins who also punch above their weight and have also participated in many deployments.

For the record Australia had 15/16 Hueys in Vietnam compared to the over 10,000 for the US. Not surprising that many Dustoffs involving Australian troops involved US Hueys. Certainly a most welcome sight.

Today is Vietnam Veterans Day in Australia which is commemorated on the date of the Battle of Long Tan. Lest We Forget.
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Some of us know, appreciate, and will not forget. There was a candle in my driveway at dawn on ANZAC day.
 
This type of chopper has been in the planning for some time .....

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Howard and Andy at the Vietnam Veterans Museum in July last year, eyeing off a real one for the series ... !!!!

I hope to see a gunship too???

John
 
MichaelRutherford said:
America to the rescue !!!!!
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Separated by thousands of miles (and oceans), the armed forces of the United States have benefited from the tremendous courage of their allies from Australia and New Zealand in times of conflict. Anzac Day is celebrated throughout the United States, and by American troops serving abroad. The Los Angeles National Cemetery is the site of an annual commemoration and the Los Angeles area is also home to a large number of immigrants from Australia and New Zealand. Other celebrations are held in New York City, and Washington D.C.

Forces from the United States, Australia and New Zealand have serve alongside one another in several conflicts, including the First World War, the Second World War, the Vietnam War, and most notably during the Korean War.

Though the United States did not officially enter World War I until April 1917, American forces still formed bonds with Anzac soldiers. In fact, it was during the First World War that Americans and soldiers from Australia and New Zealand first fought together in Battle. On July 4, 1917, at the Battle of Le Hamel in France the Australia Corps and American National Guard joined forces against the Germany army. The battle was short, but effective. In just 93 minutes, the combined American and Australian forces had won the battle and secure Le Hamel and its surrounding woods. Weeks before the battle, members of the 33rd American National Guard Division trained with the Australia Corps.


 
The Military Workshop said:
Makes a change after the delays in turning up in WW1 and WW2. Seems the poster gets triggered by anything involving Australian figures. Probably not aware that Australia, despite being smaller population than some US states, has supported US in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan. Plus also deploying to other trouble spots such as Malaya, Somalia, Rwanda, Timor and Sudan. Not to forget our Kiwi cousins who also punch above their weight and have also participated in many deployments.

For the record Australia had 15/16 Hueys in Vietnam compared to the over 10,000 for the US. Not surprising that many Dustoffs involving Australian troops involved US Hueys. Certainly a most welcome sight.

Today is Vietnam Veterans Day in Australia which is commemorated on the date of the Battle of Long Tan. Lest We Forget.
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#TrIgGeReDDDDDD!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
 
wayne556517 said:
Looked like another warm day in Canberra.
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Wayne,

No it was freezing .... down on the Phillip Island with the wind coming in from Bass Straight !!!!!!

But the sun was shining, but you'd be used to that weather in York in winter :) :)

JOhn
 
As an American, I'm not familiar with the important role that the Australians played in Vietnam, the South Pacific, and many other areas throughout the world.
I'm fascinated by reading about these "Ghosts of the Jungle", which I'm sure were valued and formidable allies. Not to forget New Zealand as well.

Would love to see this Huey make it to K&C's standard Vietnam collection.

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Military history of Australia during the Vietnam War
 
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WesternOutlaw said:
As an American, I'm not familiar with the important role that the Australians played in Vietnam, the South Pacific, and many other areas throughout the world.
I'm fascinated by reading about these "Ghosts of the Jungle", which I'm sure were valued and formidable allies. Not to forget New Zealand as well.

Would love to see this Huey make it to K&C's standard Vietnam collection.

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Military history of Australia during the Vietnam War
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So would I, Rob!
All the best,
Andy.
 
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