| Valderian | 30 Dec 2021 7:59 a.m. PST |
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 Legion 4   | 30 Dec 2021 12:04 p.m. PST |
Cool !!!! Been there … done that ! But from Hueys & Blackhawks …  Never from a CH-47 … |
| Valderian | 30 Dec 2021 12:10 p.m. PST |
Wow, Legion 4! Like a boss! 
Chinook is a superb helicopter! |
| Striker | 30 Dec 2021 2:04 p.m. PST |
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| Covert Walrus | 30 Dec 2021 5:59 p.m. PST |
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| Legion 4 | 30 Dec 2021 6:39 p.m. PST |
Chinook is a superb helicopter! Yes she is ! Used her to transport troops in my 101 Bn often back then, '80-'83. Going thru Air Assault training, we had to climb up a linked aluminum troop ladder. Two hanging out the tail gate of the 47. While the CH-47 hovered 60-90ft., in the air. That ladder moved with the 47. You were looking up at the bird then down at the ground as you climbed. We were roped in fortunately. |
| machinehead | 30 Dec 2021 9:37 p.m. PST |
Cool. My brother did that from helicopters (101st Air Cav.) and my kid sister's husband flew Chinooks for 12 years. |
| Valderian | 31 Dec 2021 4:56 a.m. PST |
Thanks, Striker & Covert Walrus!
Thank for sharing these memories Legion 4 and machinehead! |
| Legion 4 | 31 Dec 2021 11:40 a.m. PST |
(101st Air Cav.) You mean the 1st Air Cav ? The 101 was designated either an Airborne or Air Assault Div … Similar missions but different units & TO&Es … |
| machinehead | 31 Dec 2021 12:04 p.m. PST |
Yeah, all I know was they weren't airborne as he didn't do any parachute jumps like my old man did. The old man had a senior jump wings pin and a glider wings pin. |
| nickinsomerset | 31 Dec 2021 12:54 p.m. PST |
Its fun jumping out of a Scout, it wobbles around a bit more than a Chinook! Tally Ho! |
| Legion 4 | 31 Dec 2021 4:40 p.m. PST |
The old man had a senior jump wings pin and a glider wings pin. WOW last time they used gliders was WWII ! And Glider Wings were issued the last time then. |
| machinehead | 31 Dec 2021 5:21 p.m. PST |
Sorry for hijacking your thread Valderian. Legion, he got it post war as far as I know. After he died my mom went through his stuff and put this together. He had more going by photos I've seen but this was all she could find. He served from 43 to 65.
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| Legion 4 | 31 Dec 2021 6:09 p.m. PST |
WOW !!!! Thank you for sharing ! May he RIP. Yes, excuse me for high jacking this post Val. But before Air Assault Wings there were Glider Wings. Worth honoring this Infantry Warrior. He must have served in WWII & Korean War. Respect above & beyond. |
| machinehead | 31 Dec 2021 6:21 p.m. PST |
When he got orders for Vietnam he decided it was time to retire. |
| Legion 4 | 31 Dec 2021 6:37 p.m. PST |
Yes … he did his duty and then some … |
goes beyond the straight line.
