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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Flight Line: The Army Helicopter Pilots of Vietnam

I've always been intrigued by the Vietnam era helicopter pilots, and the harrowing experiences they went through.

What kind of men flew the first helicopter war in history? Indiana farm boys, urban tough guys, slow-talking southerners, brisk Yankees, all volunteered to fly in the jungle war on the other side of the world. This is their story, told by the pilots themselves.  Documentary made in 2000. Produced by Robert Mason the author of Chickenhawk. Hosted and narrated by Harrison Ford.  Lee Komich (Connors), and Robert Stinnett (Shaker) in Chickenhawk are interviewed in some of the segments.

Thanks for posting this very hard to find documentary; credit and kudos to  GretheBoe's Channel.  For the life of me I can't find this DVD anywhere for sale; I’m guessing it's no longer in production.

Hosted and Narrated by Harrison Ford

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Okay Folks, it appears the "The National Vietnam War Museum"  order page now works!  Go and get yourself a copy of “Flight Line: The Army Helicopter Pilots of Vietnam”   It's a great DVD and your contribution will help a GREAT cause!!!