Back in my day it was almost impossible to transition to "fixed wing" as a helicopter pilot. We called the Mohawk the "Widow maker" because so many crashed. On 15 July 1968 was flying a SOG mission west of Khe Sanh when the NVA blew the wing off one the Phu Bia aircraft. We rescued the crew just in the nick of time because the NVA were less than 200 feet from them when we picked them up. Just another day for an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
Summer of 1967 I flew 5 night hops covering one of these up north of the DMZ vietnam . All we had was callsign ,time and rough location . We were Navy EA1F's doing ECM active flying up and down the coast line.After 5 night hops the last hop the nva fired a Golden hose with gold tracers . That was the end of the missions LOL
I was a crewchief on them while stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savanah, Ga. Some of our aircraft actually flew some missions for the DEA down in the British West Indies taking pictures of boats.
Very interesting. I didn't know about this aircraft until I was researching the OV-10 which you can definitely see similarities between the two aircraft including the mentioned "bug eye" type glazing on the cockpit to allow for maximum visibility up, down, and side to side, and behind the aircraft. Visibility is without a doubt a pilot's best friend and their are very few aircraft that have the visibility these OV aircraft have. The sibling or successor aircraft, the OV-10 is still in use today for special missions in the middle eastern wars. I was in the Army in the 80's and had no idea the Army had these in their inventory at that time as most people associate helicopters with the Army, not fixed wing aircraft although they do fly several different types even to this day.
I flew helicopters with Larry prior to him getting into fixed wing. I remember when he was selected for the fixed wing transition and subsequent assignment to Mohawks. I later transitioned into fixed wing flying one of the other reconnaissance aircraft, the RC-12 GuardRail and also the C-12 passenger plane. Larry, if you happen to see this, Hello from CW5 David Rose.
I was a TO flying out of Phu Baoi in 1968. We targeted the GDRS supply chain coming down Truong Son (Ho Chi Minh Trail). My flights were direction finding against their voice comms.
Our barracks at Fort Lewis were right across from Gray Army Airfield. They flew Mohawks from there. Fun to watch and listen to. They had some very powerful search lights on them. I always wondered why?? Sounds like it would make a great way to attract some lead. 67-68.
There is one of these birds sitting on the ground at the airport in Hampton Ga. The Army Aviation Heritage Unit has had it for years now. Looks complete, I’ve always wandered if it would be an air show bird, but so far nothing.
You mentioned that the remaining wing was in MN. Did this Mohawk come from the American Wings Aviation Museum that used to be at Jane's Field in Blaine MN? The guy that started that museum said that the OV-1-B or C that he had was one that he flew in Vietnam in the early 1960s. The museum had also acquired a D model and was flying that when he passed away.
Yes, this aircraft came from American Wings. The wing arrived after this video and the aircraft is back together without props at this point. We are looking for a couple of engines so we can add the props.
@@FtwAviationMuseum In the spring of '82 or '83 I went with Mike Langer to Lost Springs, KS to pick up some lower engine bay doors and a spare T-53 for his B or C model. He also had several new or OHC props in boxes at his other hangar at Blaine. Was it your OV-1-D that he was flew to OSH about 2005 or so?
I served with the crews that ferried them over to Israel. They were from HHC USAEPG Avn Br at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. They flew them from Florida. Cpt Wolfe flew alone and Maj Urick and SSG Castro manned the other bird.
Thank you. I remember these when I was in the Army.
Back in my day it was almost impossible to transition to "fixed wing" as a helicopter pilot. We called the Mohawk the "Widow maker" because so many crashed. On 15 July 1968 was flying a SOG mission west of Khe Sanh when the NVA blew the wing off one the Phu Bia aircraft. We rescued the crew just in the nick of time because the NVA were less than 200 feet from them when we picked them up. Just another day for an Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam.
Amazing story!
I remember a magazine article as a young man. It was about a Mohawk pilot. The article was titled "eject, Mr. Kelly".
I flew OV1 as a career army aviator and it was the highlight of my aviation career.
Flew the Hawk from 88 - 91, 1st M.I. - best years of my 22 year career...
My dad fixed these during desert storm
I was a T.O. with the Mohawks.
Gan, you were in a mid air between two OV-1s. There bragged it for you. Thanks for taking that seat that I was signed up for. SF
Summer of 1967 I flew 5 night hops covering one of these up north of the DMZ vietnam . All we had was callsign ,time and rough location . We were Navy EA1F's doing ECM active flying up and down the coast line.After 5 night hops the last hop the nva fired a Golden hose with gold tracers . That was the end of the missions LOL
I was a crewchief on them while stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savanah, Ga. Some of our aircraft actually flew some missions for the DEA down in the British West Indies taking pictures of boats.
I remember flying with Larry at Fort Hood
It has UH-1H power pl
Correct; Lycoming T-53 L13 turboshaft engines rated at 1,400hp in the OV-1D, and with hydraulic constant speed, reversing, full-feathering propellers.
Very interesting. I didn't know about this aircraft until I was researching the OV-10 which you can definitely see similarities between the two aircraft including the mentioned "bug eye" type glazing on the cockpit to allow for maximum visibility up, down, and side to side, and behind the aircraft. Visibility is without a doubt a pilot's best friend and their are very few aircraft that have the visibility these OV aircraft have. The sibling or successor aircraft, the OV-10 is still in use today for special missions in the middle eastern wars. I was in the Army in the 80's and had no idea the Army had these in their inventory at that time as most people associate helicopters with the Army, not fixed wing aircraft although they do fly several different types even to this day.
I flew helicopters with Larry prior to him getting into fixed wing. I remember when he was selected for the fixed wing transition and subsequent assignment to Mohawks. I later transitioned into fixed wing flying one of the other reconnaissance aircraft, the RC-12 GuardRail and also the C-12 passenger plane. Larry, if you happen to see this, Hello from CW5 David Rose.
We will let Larry know.
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I was a TO flying out of Phu Baoi in 1968. We targeted the GDRS supply chain coming down Truong Son (Ho Chi Minh Trail). My flights were direction finding against their voice comms.
Great guy, real pilot!
Our barracks at Fort Lewis were right across from Gray Army Airfield. They flew Mohawks from there. Fun to watch and listen to. They had some very powerful search lights on them. I always wondered why?? Sounds like it would make a great way to attract some lead. 67-68.
That was my Bird in Germany
Mr. Satterfield!! A co 15th MI Fort Hood, TX.
There is one of these birds sitting on the ground at the airport in Hampton Ga. The Army Aviation Heritage Unit has had it for years now. Looks complete, I’ve always wandered if it would be an air show bird, but so far nothing.
You mentioned that the remaining wing was in MN. Did this Mohawk come from the American Wings Aviation Museum that used to be at Jane's Field in Blaine MN? The guy that started that museum said that the OV-1-B or C that he had was one that he flew in Vietnam in the early 1960s. The museum had also acquired a D model and was flying that when he passed away.
Yes, this aircraft came from American Wings. The wing arrived after this video and the aircraft is back together without props at this point. We are looking for a couple of engines so we can add the props.
@@FtwAviationMuseum In the spring of '82 or '83 I went with Mike Langer to Lost Springs, KS to pick up some lower engine bay doors and a spare T-53 for his B or C model. He also had several new or OHC props in boxes at his other hangar at Blaine. Was it your OV-1-D that he was flew to OSH about 2005 or so?
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Where the hell is Mineral Wells?? :) :) :)
West of Ft. Worth
@@Twistedstanger I know i have been there. That is their town slogan. :)
Was this plane the one Israel sent back???
Yes. This is not the one that had the fire. Went to Hood.
I served with the crews that ferried them over to Israel. They were from HHC USAEPG Avn Br at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. They flew them from Florida. Cpt Wolfe flew alone and Maj Urick and SSG Castro manned the other bird.
The only Mig kill in Vietnam by the Army. Too bad they striped them off all defense capabilities post VN.