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Mission
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To
enhance and accredit the cohesiveness, esprit de corps, and traditions of valor
of rotary wing aircrews that flew in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam Era. T o seek out, using whatever means available, individuals who piloted rotary
wing aircraft in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam era and inform them of the
existence of the VHPA and encourage all eligible individuals to become members.
Membership is open to all helicopter pilots who flew in Southeast Asia during
the Vietnam era (1961-1975). |
Chapter
Profile
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The Washington State Chapter of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots
Association (VHPA) was founded in September, 2000 by Jack Salm, Jr. It
holds regular meetings in Washington state. |
Next Meeting
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The next business meeting will take place on
Saturday, 16 June 2012 at the
Olympia Airport at 10:00 hours during the
Olympic Air Show.
Again this year we will meet in the Airlift Northwest Hanger across the
street (north) from Glacier Aviation Main Offices--just like last year.
If you do not plan to attend the air show at the completion of our
meeting, please enter the front door of the ALNW Hanger, marked with the
VHPA banner. If you plan to stick around for the show, please enter the
display area through the Olympic Flight Museum and pay the entry fee
($12 [online] - $15 at door) then turn left to the hanger next door. The
Olympic Air Show will feature the FA-18E Super Hornet flight display and
the Commemorative Air Force will have the B-17 ‘Sentimental Journey’ at
the show and will be offering rides. Tentatively, we plan to broadcast
the meeting over the Internet. Watch this site for details as they
become known. |
Last
Meeting
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The membership met at Famous Dave's BBQ. Details to follow. |
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Chapter
Projects |
The chapter participates in a number of
worthwhile activities (at least we think they're worthwhile). The
latest project is to repaint and repair the UH1 we tow during the
Veterans Day Parade in November. Click here
for a rundown on the details. |
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Events of Interest
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On Saturday, May 26th (11:00-11:30) at the
Boeing Museum of Flight, the Museum’s Vietnam veteran Bell UH-1H
“Huey” helicopter takes a place of honor in the Great Gallery. This new,
permanent exhibit will be officially opened during a brief ceremony near
the exhibit. We have received a personal invitation from MG Pat Brady to
attend so I expect this is a "do not miss" event for our chapter. The
ceremony is open to the public, and will be attended by members of the
helicopter’s restoration team, Museum officials, Vietnam War veterans
and members of local military and law enforcement agencies. Speakers
include Museum President and CEO Doug King and Medal of Honor recipient
retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady. During the Vietnam War Brady
served with the Medical Service Corps, flying Huey air ambulance
helicopters. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for piloting four
extremely dangerous rescue flights in Vietnam on Jan. 6, 1968. |
VHPA-WA 2012 Officers
Members at Large
Past Presidents
| 2000 |
Jack Salm Jr. Founder, National VHPA President (2009) |
| 2001-2002 |
Tom Wie (had to drop out, Jack Salm reelected) |
| 2002-2003 |
Jack Salm Jr. |
| 2004 |
Pat Staeheli |
| 2005 |
Dave Rosenkranz |
| 2006 |
Dick Glasgow (Died Feb. 21, 2007) |
| 2007 |
Chris Farwell |
| 2008 |
Paul Fleming |
| 2009 |
David P. Eck |
| 2010 |
Frank Jones (Health issues Feb. 2010) |
| 2010 |
Bob Brown |
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