Klorvin Borno Posted February 24, 2009 Share #26 Posted February 24, 2009 or is it the CH-37 Mohave? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share #27 Posted February 24, 2009 or is it the CH-37 Mohave? Klorvin, Good eye! That is a CH-37 Mojave. The CH-54 came in country later. It is probably a CH-37B (as is your photo), but there's not enough resolution to tell. Anyway, here's a few more CH-37 pics, most are not Vietnam photos. Ray Couldn't find a parking spot!: Some of the many slingloads carried by Mojaves: CH-37 with her mouth open: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted February 24, 2009 Share #28 Posted February 24, 2009 That thing is friggin' HUGE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klorvin Borno Posted February 24, 2009 Share #29 Posted February 24, 2009 As a Crewchief slingload operations were usually "fun" to do since we didn't normally do them, however I felt that night time slingloads using NVG (Night Vision Goggles) was incredibly dangerous. To me it just seemed that everyone involved really couldn't see well enough to safely conduct the operation, especially since most all were just routine missions mainly for training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted February 24, 2009 Share #30 Posted February 24, 2009 as a kid in the mid 60s, I saw a CH-37 at a local air show. I seem to recall a demonstration of loading a jeep on board. At any rate, that helo made for a very cool display and left a big impression on me. Thanks for sharing the photos! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share #31 Posted February 25, 2009 as a kid in the mid 60s, I saw a CH-37 at a local air show. I seem to recall a demonstration of loading a jeep on board. At any rate, that helo made for a very cool display and left a big impression on me. Thanks for sharing the photos! Terry Terry, You're most welcome. If you want to relive your 60's childhood just come on down to Ft. Rucker and visit the Army Aviation Museum (shameless plug for my favorite helo destination). This old girl is waiting for you. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted February 25, 2009 Share #32 Posted February 25, 2009 Here is an INFANT gunship from 227th AHB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted February 25, 2009 Share #33 Posted February 25, 2009 The pocket patch they wore is on the lower right, just like the nose art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted February 25, 2009 Share #34 Posted February 25, 2009 This is the Mike model on Redstone or at least what it used to look like. They did a bang up job on it. The last time I saw it vandals had nearly ripped the miniguns completely off, they were dangling, someone had put a hole through the starboard side cargo door glass and the Thumper was in bad shape. Pisses me off when even on a secure installation like RSA crap like this happens...and right in front of PEO AVN!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share #35 Posted February 25, 2009 Snake 36, Thanks for the INFANT shot and the patches. I was also very interested in the Mike model at Redstone. This is how she looked the last time I was there. Yours look much better. I'd love to see what else you have of her. By the way, she has both the sight for the M-134 minigun and the M-5 40mm grenade launcher mounted inside. That's a setup that was only tested/used in the states. no Vietnam bird that I have seen was ever armed with both the M21 system and the M-5. However, I've learned to Never say Never with regard to Vietnam armament configurations and if someone could prove me wrong, you'd make my day! Ray Here you can see the sights for both systems mounted on the co-pilot side: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted February 25, 2009 Share #36 Posted February 25, 2009 I used to eat my lunch in the Mike at RSA. It came from the Space & Rocket Center where I worked when I was in High School and I loved to take my breaks in it. I didnt have the foresight then to photograph anything. None of the glass was oversprayed back then. It was stock. I have to say there is nothing like shuttle fries and folding down a sight on an unsuspecting space camper. I was glad to see it prior and you can see it looked really good but over time really sad to see it just rotting in the sun out there. I havent been back in three years but that might change soon. I'll see if I can find my photos for you. In the meantime one from Bob Coveney's album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 25, 2009 Author Share #37 Posted February 25, 2009 Snake 36, Thanks for the pic. I have actually downloaded all of Mr Coveney's 190th shots. They are awesome! I believe the crew chief painted the nose art on that bird if I remember right. Looking forward to seeing some of yours. By the way, if you have Mr. Coveney's contact info, I'd really appreciate it if you could e-mail me with that info. Here's a couple of dad's pics. The first is Gladiator 36 and the second is dad on a gun run 190th AHC from 1969. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted February 25, 2009 Share #38 Posted February 25, 2009 Rotorwash, can you post some pictures of the cockpit of the CH-37? I'm curious to see what it looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share #39 Posted February 26, 2009 Rotorwash, can you post some pictures of the cockpit of the CH-37? I'm curious to see what it looks like. Swag, Would you believe I crawled up in the H-19, H-21, H-34, CH-47, but NOT the dang Mojave! That jeep was in the way, so I just shot exterior and interior shots. I'll try to get up there next month when I go back down to the museum. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted February 26, 2009 Share #40 Posted February 26, 2009 Swag, Would you believe I crawled up in the H-19, H-21, H-34, CH-47, but NOT the dang Mojave! That jeep was in the way, so I just shot exterior and interior shots. I'll try to get up there next month when I go back down to the museum. Ray *sigh* yer killing me Ray. hahaha No problem, if you can get some pictures that would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobrahistorian Posted February 26, 2009 Share #41 Posted February 26, 2009 Here's one of my favorites, just because it is an oddball. When the Navy's Seasprite got its second engine, they also designed in a TAT-102 minigun turret for close encounters of the nasty type during CSAR missions. The C and D models both had the system, but it didn't work very well and there were several accounts of the system malfunctioning and firing on its own (once while on short final to a destroyer flight deck!) The system was eventually removed and faired over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share #42 Posted February 26, 2009 Jon, Gotta love the armed Sprite! Thanks Swag, Here's a little something to tide you over: H-19: H-21: H-34: CH-47A: As you can see, I had to try out the seats on several of them. Man, I wish I could fly one like you guys. I hope you enjoy these. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted February 28, 2009 Share #43 Posted February 28, 2009 Tucked in any tighter and this would be XXX rated! They had skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted February 28, 2009 Share #44 Posted February 28, 2009 Just in case you ever wondered what a Firefly mission looked like from the inside.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share #45 Posted February 28, 2009 Wow! That is close. Looks like a "purple" team. I don't think I've ever seen a pic of a Cobra in flight with slicks before. Thanks! OK, so now I have to post one as well. Hmmm....let me see. How about this one? Doorgunning old school. This is the Utility Tactical Transport Helicopter Company (UTTHCO) from 1962. This is an early B model. Check out the 2.75 in. "Mighty Mouse" rockets carried with quad 60's. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake36bravo Posted February 28, 2009 Share #46 Posted February 28, 2009 Now who would custom make a gun rack for a gunship? Why, Air Cav of course!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share #47 Posted February 28, 2009 Snake 36, Good stuff! Keep em coming! Here's you an unusual gun setup. This pic is from the 238 AWC website. The 238 used a unique swinging mount for their M-60's similar to the Sagami mount used earlier in the war. You'll note that this is a UH-1B with a M60D (almost all gunships used M-60A's) and the M-21 minigun system. Now this is an unusual bird! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotorwash Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share #48 Posted February 28, 2009 Just in case you ever wondered what a Firefly mission looked like from the inside.... Wow! That looks like the cluster type light made up of C-130 landing lights. Here's a pic showing the setup Here's an example I photographed at Ft. Rucker: Thanks, this thread is getting interesting! Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swag Posted February 28, 2009 Share #49 Posted February 28, 2009 Rotorwash - Nice pictures, thanks for posting them. Keep 'em coming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysmb44 Posted March 1, 2009 Share #50 Posted March 1, 2009 Spotted at the Olympic Flight Musem airshow in June of 2008: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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