DUSTOFF
Flight Manifest

27 Jul 98 thru 6 Dec 98

Name: Jamie Bell
City: Greenville
Country: USA
Homepage: http://
Comments: You have out done yourself again. This is great! 20:56:37,August 18 
Date: 23:34:28, December 06
Name: Christopher 
City: --
Country: USA
Homepage: http://
Comments: Sir, First of all, I always wondered one thing about pilots; How do you walk with those giant, brass balls? I was an aviation Medic, with the 54th Aereomedical Evacuation Helicopter Co. (HA) in Chu Lai, in 68. (Actually I was assigned to the 534th Med. Det with the 1st Aviation BDE, 14th CAB, but was authorized to fly so I farmed out to the 54th) I read your tribute to the Medic and Crew chief, and on my end I have to give credit to those of you that flew into the bowels of Hell, _ucked the Devil himself, allowed us the opportunity to do our jobs, and brought us back out again, mostly in one piece. Mostly ... though there were those times that the Devil won ..... I wish to thank you, as a medic, a father, and a husband. If not for you, and many more like you, I would not be here writing you today, and because of you (all of you), there are other veterans out there today as well. My wish for you and all the other Army helicopter pilots is that you always have a full fuel cell, the skies are clear, and that God laughs with you. Clear Right ! Christopher Doc Loew lotaca@olywa.net 
Date: 19:39:30, December 02
Name: KENNY SCOTT
City: GARLAND TEXAS
Country: USA
Homepage: http://
Comments: THIS WEBSITE IS SO EXCELLENT,BY FAR THE BEST I HAVE SEEN,THANKS FOR LETTING ME BE ABLE TO VIEW IT, KENNY SCOTT C/326 MED BATT CAMP EVAN RVN 101ST AIRBORNE DIV(AIRMOBILE) THRIPLE THREATS BEST YOU SCRATCH,WE PATCH 
Date: 21:17:57, November 28
Name: Butch Lottman
City: Lincoln NE.
Country: US
Homepage: http://incolor.inetnebr.com/iceman
Comments: I really enjoyed your site.
Date: 19:37:19, November 28
Name: Alfred G. Nichols III
City: Canon City, CO. 81212
Country: USA
Homepage: http://
Comments: 5th SFG ABN VN 1964-65 507 Med CO 1967 82nd Med Det HA 1967-68 571 Med Det HA 1977-79
Date: 13:37:59, October 30
Name: Mark Krautkremer
City: Warner Robins GA
Country: USA
Homepage: http://
Comments: Dear Brother, I was a crew chief with the 571 st Med Det MAST for 3 years.Flying med-evac was the highlight of my time in aviation. I appreciate your time and service as a fellow dust off to our country during vietnam. Thank you! Kraut
Date: 19:18:04, October 23
Name: Steve Vermillion
City: Puyallup, WA
Country: USA
Homepage: http://
Comments: Flew with the 45th Med Co (AA), 4th Platoon in Lai Khe initally then moved to Long Binh when the 57th moved into Lai Khe. Call sign Dustoff 40 Jan 69 to Jan 70. I enjoyed my tour in SEA. Great website!! Thanks for letting me surf. 17:19:08, October 03 
Date: 22:51:02, October 13
Name: James A Simmons Msgt Ret
City: Mc Leansboro ILL 
Country: usa
Homepage: http://
Comments: As a child of the 60's and ret AF member your pages are great. not to mention being a fellow Simmons. My side came from NC to Tenn then to Southern ILL in the early 1800's. first in ILL was Drury Simmons b. Tenn Parents uknown b. NC. --- will be back if I ever discover more. 15:38:52, September 26 
Date: 22:46:42, October 13
Name: SSG. Javier R. Antonsanti
City: Ponce 
Country: PR
Homepage: http://
Comments: Outstanding page about dustoff. As an 11B I was injured on a training accident and I remember the good care that dustoff gave me, and a couple of years later I was lucky enough to become a flight medic. I flew with the 501st AVN in Korea and at the 36th Med DET (AA) FT. Polk, LA. 11:21:00,August 30
Date: 22:40:10, October 13
Name: TYSON L SPARKS
City: johnstown 
Country: usa
Homepage: http://
Comments: My dad is a vet.I have alot of respect for you guys. Thank you for being there.Vietnam vets are #1. 10:17:51, August 16 
Date: 22:34:18, October 13
Name: Gordon Permann
City: --
Country: USA
Homepage: http://www.web-birds.com/permann/permann.html
Comments: Thank you very much for your DUSTOFF website --

I was a career H-2 rescue swimmer long after you and your men fought and blazed through the skies, but I always held you as my heroes. When I was 10, I saw Bridges at Toko Ri and told my mother I was going to be a helicopter rescue swimmer when I grew up, and I never wavered.
I think what the DUSTOFF guys endured and accomplished is embarrassingly unknown to history, and I am very glad that you are a part of the effort to add to the DUSTOFF legacy for coming generations. If folks lose sight of what you went through over there, then it vanishes --
I am building websites currently for some WW2 pilots, for just this reason. I think that you are living history, and the internet allows your input to increase the depth of experience for everyone, because only someone who was there can adequately and expertly answer questions.
Your site looks great, well done, Colonel.

V/R
Gordon Permann
X HSL-33, HS-5

P.S.
My last squadron, HSL-33, drew its lineage back to HA(L)-3, and one of my pilots (a Navy Cross-er named John Gana) flew from the base you mentioned and during that approximate time frame. I know its a long shot, but does the name sound familiar? He and Greg (?) Wiant are the only two I know that were in the HALs. Crazy when they had to be, saner than most when they didnt. 
Date: 21:33:43, September 11
Name: Andrew M. Cutler
City: Gulfport
Country: USA
Homepage: http://
Comments: Hi Armond. This is Andy Cutler in Gulfport. John is my father in law. He and Nellie are here this weekend and we are checking out your homepage. It is really nice!!
Date: 14:07:28, August 08
Name: CWO James G. Parks
City: Ogden Utah
Country: USA
Homepage: http://www.tradewindphoto.com/
Comments: Greetings! 145th Aviation company in country April 1965 to April 1966 3rd Corps Siagon, Bien Hoa, Phu Loi, Duc Hoa Fixed wing. Some of the finest pilots I ever came across were Dustoff crew at Phu Loi. I wish now I could remember some names! Be Well!!!! Aloft 15
Date: 21:36:09, August 06
Name: Will Stafford
City: Daytona Beach
Country: USA
Homepage: http://www.raydon.com/48ahc
Comments: Enjoyed your web page. I ran across it when I was looking for a .wav file to use on the 48th AHC Web page opening screen. I used the 27 second .wav of yours I found on web clip art net links. I have only been working on the 48th AHC web page for about three months so it isn't anywhere near the quality of yours. Will Stafford
Date: 08:42:00, July 27

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