Rattler/Firebird Association


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Historical Data Display for Aircraft 66-00492

Model: UH-1C
Date Purchased: Jun 1966
Service with Rattlers & Firebirds: From Oct 1966 To Jan 1968
Flight Hours: Beginning 3 / Ending 728 -> Hours Flown: 725

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 30 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 109
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was Landing at 0800 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: TAIL ROTOR
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 385.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00785, FM232 ()

Date: 05 Jan 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 728
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0750 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 5 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM, 12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 00514 ()

Date: 20 Jan 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 728
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was in Descent at 0200 feet and 080 knots.
Unknown
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 02007 ()

Date: 24 Jul 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 959
Unit: D/227 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was UNK
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was in Orbit at 0100 feet and 075 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft was diverted prior to accomplishing any mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 20602 ()

Date: 07 Jun 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,199
Unit: B/1 AVN 1 INF
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Logistics Support mission for Resupply , Air Land.
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at 1500 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (12.7MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 15801 ()

Aircraft Assignment History

DateUnitAreaPostCountry
66-10A501ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
66-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
66-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0871STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-0971STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1071STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
67-1271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0171STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-02335 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
68-03335 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
68-04335 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
68-05335 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
68-06355 AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT SILL4TH ARMY
68-07OPM SEA NITEOPS1ST ARMYFORT BELVOIRAMC
68-08COD 227ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-09COD 227ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-10COD 227ABAH1CAVVIETNAMRVN
68-11142 TC DSVIETNAMRVN
68-12OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVCOMITR
69-01ARADMACIN TRANSITNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-02ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-03ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-04ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-05COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
69-06COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
69-07COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
69-08COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
69-09COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
69-10COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
69-11COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
69-12COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
70-01COB 1STAVBN 1INVIETNAMRVN
70-02388 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-03388 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-04388 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-05388 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-06240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-07240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-08240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-09240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-10240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-11240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-12240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-01240 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-02240 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0348 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-0448 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-05335 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-06335 AHCVIETNAMRVN
71-07335 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-08335 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-09335 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
71-10166 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
71-11BEL HELBAILMENTFT WORTHAVSCOM
71-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
72-01OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-02OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-03OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-04OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-05OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
72-06OS TO CONUSITR CONUSAVSCOM
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