The UH-1C was a product of numerous UH-1C parts, and had not Buro #, history, record books, or any other thing. Sheldon Maxwell of Henderson Defense Industries had already invested in many US Military pieces of equipment for display. They purchased a spot just off the Las Vegas Strip ( adjacent to the Circus Circus back lot) and purchased this helo as the centerpiece of their display area. They contacted Dave Green because the website 68th AHC had more information and photos than any other Vietnam helicopter website. Dave contacted members of the 68th including Dave Holloway the President of the 68th Association and we decided it should have the buro number 66-00654 - The ships first crew chief was Jamie Poston, and Dave Holloway flew in the ships last flight. |
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| This project is headed by Sheldon Maxwell of Henderson Defense Indus. | If you would like to help contact Dave Green at ddgreenn@yahoo.com or 361-578-2498 |
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| 391st Maint Det. | Top Tiger Tail | 282nd Signal Det. | 430th Medical Det. |
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List of Unit Members |
Members Biographies |
In Memory "Our Fallen Heroes" |
Members Individual Awards | |
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| Original ship as received - Location just off the Strip | Stripped or in process | Ship had not assigned Buro # | the UH-1C was made from numerous scrapped ships |
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| close enough to Circus Circus to see the roof | |||
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| Nose Art added April 21st | This will be one of many US Military displays | ||
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| Ready for 68th Nose Art (Top Tiger) | Will have the buro # 66-00654 | Tail # will be 66654 | |