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What was the life expectancy of a fighter pilot in Vietnam?
Nearly 12,000 US helicopters & approximately 40,000 US helicopter pilots served in the Vietnam War. Over 5,000 US helicopters were destroyed and nearly 5,000 US helicopter crewmen were killed in Vietnam. Of those 5000 dead crewmen, about 2,000 were helicopter pilots.
Who used the first helicopter?
The US Army did.
Who was the pilot of Bocks Car?
US Army Maj. Charles Sweeney.
What was the most common war techniqe in the Vietnam war?
Without question the most famous aspect of the Vietnam War was Helicopter Warfare. For the first time, the US Army created the AIRMOBILE Infantry Divisions (Helicopter). WW2 created the US Army's first AIRBORNE Infantry Divisions (Paratroopers).
How did the Chinook helicopter get its name?
All US Army helicopters are named after Native American tribes. The Chinook tribes live in the Northwestern United States.
Is there a list of helicopter pilots who served in Vietnam?
Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's Association (VHPA) maintains a list of all Army helicopter pilots trained by the US Army. Most served in RVN. Try contacting the webmaster at http://www.vhpa.org/. He may or may not answer individual questions, buy unlikely he will publish the list. Vietnam Helicopter Pilot's Association (VHPA) maintains a list of all Army helicopter pilots trained by the US Army. Most served in RVN. Try contacting the webmaster at http://www.vhpa.org/. He may or may not answer individual questions, but unlikely he will publish the list.
What movie and television projects has Al Cerullo been in?
Al Cerullo has: Played Helicopter pilot in "Simon" in 1980. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Nighthawks" in 1981. Played Pilot in "Tempest" in 1982. Played Dauphin Pilot in "The Soldier" in 1982. Played Helicopter Pilot in "The World According to Garp" in 1982. Played Helicopter Pilot in "The Protector" in 1985. Played Pilot in "Heaven Help Us" in 1985. Played Helicopter Pilot in "The Manhattan Project" in 1986. Played Helicopter pilot in "Black Widow" in 1987. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Sweet Hearts Dance" in 1988. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Blue Steel" in 1989. Played Pilot in "The Image" in 1990. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Funny About Love" in 1990. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Boomerang" in 1992. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" in 1992. Played Co-Pilot in "For Love or Money" in 1993. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Taking the Heat" in 1993. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Trapped in Paradise" in 1994. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Guarding Tess" in 1994. Played Actual Helicopter Pilot in "Mighty Aphrodite" in 1995. Played Chopper pilot in "Major Payne" in 1995. Played Helicopter Pilot in "The Juror" in 1996. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Bed of Roses" in 1996. Played Pilot in "Eraser" in 1996. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Conspiracy Theory" in 1997. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Mickey Blue Eyes" in 1999. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Big Daddy" in 1999. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Wedding Crashers" in 2005. Played himself in "Divergence" in 2007. Played Helicopter Pilot in "Royal Pains" in 2009.
What was the life expectancy of a fighter pilot in Vietnam?
Nearly 12,000 US helicopters & approximately 40,000 US helicopter pilots served in the Vietnam War. Over 5,000 US helicopters were destroyed and nearly 5,000 US helicopter crewmen were killed in Vietnam. Of those 5000 dead crewmen, about 2,000 were helicopter pilots.
Who used the first helicopter?
The US Army did.
Was George Bush the youngest pilot in the US Air Force during world war 2?
He was NOT the youngest fighter pilot. My Uncle, Paul Coari, was the youngest fighter pilot in World War II. But - I guess since Bush was the president - people think it's okay that he claims to be the youngest fighter pilot, even though he was not.
Who is the youngest person to go in the Army?
The youngest possible US Army soldier possible by US Army Regulations is 17 1/2 years old.
Who was the youngest American Officer in the US Army?
George Cluster
What US Army Chief of Staff became the youngest Major General in the Army?
General Douglas MacArthur.
Who was the youngest pilot in us history?
Christopher Lee Marshall of Oceano, CA. At the age of 10 he piloted and became the yourngest pilot to fly transcontinental. At the age of 11 (1988) he became the youngest pilot to fly transatlantic CA to Paris, France
Who was the pilot of Bocks Car?
US Army Maj. Charles Sweeney.
Who were the 2 youngest army generals in us history?
Custer and James Gavin
How many pilots are in the US Army?
There are quit a few pilots in the US Army, of course most of which are helicopter pilots, if I had to put a number on it I would say approximately 10,000
