644td Posted April 4, 2025 #1 Posted April 4, 2025 I picked this up directly from the pilot CW2 Dale V. Martin He repainted his helmet after his first tour and the name “ Yankee land” on the back was covered over. 2 tours First tour with 25th Aviation Regiment “Little Bears” 67-68 Second tour with the 121st Aviation Company Soc Trang Tigers 1969 citations include DFC, BS, multiple Air medals. I also have his in country M1 helmet.
644td Posted April 10, 2025 Author #2 Posted April 10, 2025 March 21st 1967 the day he was awarded the DFC his two best friends Capt. Tony England and Lt. Terry Forbes were Killed.
boxerdogi Posted April 11, 2025 #3 Posted April 11, 2025 You have to appreciate the detail in the artwork. Very nice helmet.
644td Posted April 11, 2025 Author #4 Posted April 11, 2025 3 hours ago, boxerdogi said: You have to appreciate the detail in the artwork. Very nice helmet. He said he did it himself. When he was a kid he liked model aircraft. And he got pretty good at painting.
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