Rattler/Firebird Association


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Historical Data Display for Aircraft 66-00498

Model: UH-1C
Date Purchased: Jun 1966
Service with Rattlers & Firebirds: From Oct 1966 To Jul 1968
Flight Hours: Beginning 141 / Ending 985 -> Hours Flown: 844

Aircraft Accident/Incident History

Date: 22 Aug 1966
Description:
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Unarmed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1000 feet and 100 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: STRUCTURE, LDG GEAR
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 178.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00501, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 14 Oct 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 213
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 0300 feet and 115 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 6 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 Left Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE, PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 97.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00701, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 04 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 213
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 0400 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Bottom
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
for 30.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00817, FM232 ()

Date: 05 Nov 1966
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 213
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 0700 feet and 110 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: N/R
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft inspected and found to be in flyable condition
for 153.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00823, FM232, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 05 Jan 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 357
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
Unknown this helicopter was Landing at 0900 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)
The helicopter was hit in the Passenger Cargo Section
Systems damaged were: COMM SYS, PERSONNEL, STRUCTURE
Casualties = 01 WIA . .
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
BIEN HOA recovered the helicopter. for 18.50
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72020, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base.)

Date: 17 Feb 1967
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 414
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 0500 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.
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.
for 5323.00
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72232, JSIDR, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. Joint Services Incident Damage Report.)

Date: 05 May 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 858
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 1000 feet and 090 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 8 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: 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, 12606 ()

Date: 09 Jun 1968
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 931
Unit: 71 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 1200 feet and 090 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 Right Side
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, 16101 ()

Date: 17 Jun 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 1,686
Unit: 240 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK 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: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 01 KIA . .
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, 16803 ()

Date: 04 Nov 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,200
Unit: 240 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was an Unknown mission
While On Target this helicopter was Attacking at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 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 Engine Compartment
Systems damaged were: ENGINE
The helicopter made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
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, 30804 ()

Date: 08 Nov 1969
Description:
Total flight hours at this point: 2,200
Unit: 240 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at UNK feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 4 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 made a Forced Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft was diverted or delayed after completing some 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, 31201 ()

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
68-0271STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0371STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0471STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0571STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0671STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-0771STASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
68-08ARADMACIN STORAGENAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
68-09ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
68-10ARADMAC4TH ARMYNAVAL AIR STAAVCOM
68-11ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
68-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
69-01240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-02240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-03240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-04240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-05240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-06240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-07240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-08240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-09240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-10240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-11240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
69-12240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-01240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-02240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-03240 ASLT HEL COVIETNAMRVN
70-0456 TRANS CO DSVIETNAMRVN
70-05166 TRANS COVIETNAMRVN
70-06ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-07ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-08ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-09ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-10ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-11ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
70-12ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVCOM
71-01ARADMACIN MAINTNAVAL AIR STNAVSCOM
71-02181ST AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT HOOD4TH ARMY
71-03181ST AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT HOOD4TH ARMY
71-04181ST AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT HOOD4TH ARMY
71-05181ST AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT HOOD4TH ARMY
71-06181ST AVN CO4TH ARMYFORT HOOD4TH ARMY
71-07181ST AVN CO5TH ARMYFORT HOOD5TH ARMY
71-08181ST AVN CO5TH ARMYFORT HOOD5TH ARMY
71-09181ST AVN CO5TH ARMYFORT HOOD5TH ARMY
71-10181ST AVN CO5TH ARMYFORT HOOD5TH ARMY
71-11181ST AVN CO5TH ARMYFORT HOOD5TH ARMY
71-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-01NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-02NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-03NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-04NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-05NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-06NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-07NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-08NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-09NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-10NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-11NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
72-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-01NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-02NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
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73-04NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
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73-07NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-08NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-09NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-10NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-11NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
73-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-01NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-02NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
74-03NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
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74-09NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
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74-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-01NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
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75-07NAT GUARDNAT GDZI
75-08DIR OF SUPPLYIN STORAGECORPUS CH ADAVSCOM
75-09SUPPLY DIV5TH ARMYFORT KNOXTRADOC
75-10DIR OF SUPPLYIN STORAGECORPUS CH ADAVSCOM
75-11DIR OF SUPPLYIN MAINTCORPUS CH ADAVSCOM
75-12NAT GUARDNAT GDZI