Pilots Recall The Most Epic Rescue Mission In Vietnam War | Helicopter Warfare | Spark

In the Vietnam War, flying into the jungle produced a different kind of hazard. In a daring rescue mission, a desperate pilot cuts his own landing zone in forty-foot-tall bamboo.
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[@sidv192]

EASILY one of the best Vietnam stories on the Internet. Great job guys!!

[@Vodoo954]

That’s the stuff heroes are made of. Jack said it would have taken more guts not to go. They’re were brothers to save, and they did 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@driftwood5551]

🇺🇸💪

[@alexandergrzyb6416]

Medal of Honor for pilot and crew earned 100%

[@w00dyalien]

"you are the worst pilot we ever had in this program, so don't worry about getting shot" lol

[@032Eagle]

Outstanding. These acts of bravery should be taught in schools.

[@jessejames9854]

OMG I don't know how the fu*k these guys any helicopter pilot can fly the thing. You need a terrifying amount of hands eye dexterity it's maddening! Much respect .

[@williamfey62_40]

I have been looking for this documentary for many years, thank you for uploading it!

[@Swindy1794]

It’s a shame this video doesn’t get as many likes as it deserves.

[@garyluck8502]

Thanks for your service I was there all 67 but didn’t have it that bad people just don’t realize the great job you fellas did while there! Thanks again!

[@samshepperrd]

If a movie were made based of these stories, reviewers would slam it for being unbelievable; a fantasy of some drugged out Vietnam vet.

[@peterzander5615]

Agree.
Not many people would have done this mission, not even Maverick.

[@RoseSharon7777]

Heroes!!

[@thomasfx3190]

Good grief, what a story! Heroic flying gentlemen!

[@johntooth9294]

I follow Bruce Crandall ..A Vietnam Helicopter pilot...Him and Ed Freeman.. Ed has passed away a few years ago.. Both MOH men ..They went through hell also.. All great stories to listen to..

[@briancooper2112]

Hero's 🇺🇸

[@stephengraydog3988]

Good luck, on earth and third dimension

[@PollyThomas-l9d]

comfort person fr . Brilliant.

[@american_cosmic]

Awesome video - welcome home, sirs!

[@rebel1222-w3j]

Curious as to why tac air wasn't used to help the situation?

[@briancooper2112]

A huey still in service with guard?

[@w00dyalien]

Great documentary, and congratulations to them!

[@donniehunt3_mylifeatspacex]

First

[@hammertime1]

Real Americans with balls of steel!!! 🇺🇸 💥 🚁