The First Rescue
On August 7, 1967, the 187th Assault Helicopter Company (Blackhawks/Crusaders/Rat Pack) was participating in a combat assault north of Saigon. During the first lift into the landing zone (LZ) the flight experienced heavy small arms fire from entrenched NVA positions, resulting in the lost of a number of aircraft and …
The Mad Minute – Actually a Lot More
This is another installment of a defining day in my life, and probably the life of many others involved in the activities of the day. Of all that started out that day, only one ship returned home with its original crew, they had to be blessed and they were truly …
Aftermath of Second Insertion
The aftermath of the 2nd insertion. Most of the men were rescued by Aircraft Commander Bill Britt and
PP Steve Hartmann
L to R standing, WO Pickney, Capt Wagner, WO Bill Britt, seated CE Imants Celtnicks, Harold Brummits, Standing CE Bruce Matthews? mini VC recon and intel element, Standing, red scarf, …
PP Steve Hartmann
L to R standing, WO Pickney, Capt Wagner, WO Bill Britt, seated CE Imants Celtnicks, Harold Brummits, Standing CE Bruce Matthews? mini VC recon and intel element, Standing, red scarf, …
A Razorback’s View
Dear Bob: I read with interest your letter to the editor and account of the action your unit was involved in near Bien Hoa. I became quite emotionally affected, as I was caught up in that same action – and your account brought back some memories long ago buried in …
Frenchy’s Response
Message sent in response to Tommy Martin’s story – ” 7/AUG/67 – Tiger Rescue” A year ago I received a call from a aide to 199th LIB, G-2 regarding this LZ. He informed me that the day before him, his captain, and a Kit Carson were in a jeep and …
After Second Insertion
This is a picture taken after the 2nd four ship insertion, the ship in view is Capt. Wagner’s I believe. Out of sight and to the right is Billy Presson’s crashed ship as you can see Presson’s crew are helping to unload weapons and avionics. The only crew I can …
Top Tiger Rescue
Others have written about this day in other places on the 187th Net. Check out the after action report on the Crusader page, this has some actual details. I am still trying to write mine from a memory fogged over by 30 years of trying only to remember the good …
No Tail – No Fly
Thu Douc 7 August 1967 The Blackhawks We called ourselves the Blackhawks, but the Army called us the 187th Assault Helicopter Company in Tay Ninh Vietnam. My call sign was “Blackhawk 54”, or “Crash” Coe to my pilot buddies. WO David Webster was my co-pilot and SP4 M. Martin “Magnet …
After Action Report – August 7, 1967
Documentation provided by Wayne “Crash” Coe
with help from Robert N. Gibeault Note from Robert N. Gibeault We are preparing to write the definitive story of the Ni Binh battle. I have interviewed E-4’s to general officers and have photo’s taken during the event. I am looking to interview any people …
with help from Robert N. Gibeault Note from Robert N. Gibeault We are preparing to write the definitive story of the Ni Binh battle. I have interviewed E-4’s to general officers and have photo’s taken during the event. I am looking to interview any people …
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