This vietnam war incountry machine embroidered patch measures 2. The 335th came into existence in september 1966 with the deactivation of co. The 335th cowboys were reassigned from 145th to the 268th combat avn bn, 17th avn gp, 1st avn bde december 31 1967. This nighthawk experimented with a few armament configurations in her day, she had the 50 cal setup first then the minigun, light and scope and also tried out both the single and. Us army patch 335th assault helicopter cowboys original beauty.
Two original vietnamesemade patches from my tour 6768with the 335th. Drumm, an artillery officer and army helicopter pilot who served in combat in vietnam in 1967 with the 335th assault helicopter company known as the cowboys, with drumm serving as the units commanding officer from 1 october, 1967, to 31 december, 1967. Uniformsinsignia patches vietnam helicopter insignia and artifacts. May have been the assets of the 335th ahc which was at ft riley at that time. In september 1966, a company was decommissioned and recommissioned as the 335th aviation company months later redesignated the 335th assault helicopter company. Army patches, vietnam patches, air cavalry, assault helicopter company patches, vietnam aviation patches, vietnam transport helicopter companies, dust off, air ambulance, macv, macv sog, sog, sog recon teams. The 335th aviation company airmobile aml deployed to vietnam under the companys first command officer major ernest h. As a result, 58,169 were killed and 304,000 wounded out of 2. Vintage original vietnam war machineembroidered patch, size is 3. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
Us 335th assault helicopter company falcons vietnam war. I still have a photo of a seawolf huey on the pad there, as well as one of my aircraft taken on the same day. A valuable addition to your collection of vietnam war memorabilia items. Assault helicopter company patches, vietnam aviation patches. The cowboys arrived in vietnam in april 1965 and officially stood down on 4. Due to global pandemic, usps delivery may be temporarily delayed. Transferred to the 58th transportation battalion in early 1968 and left vietnam in 1971.
Flight jacket patch 335th ahc cowboys magnificent and rare measures 3. In august of that year, the brigade received its distinctive unit insignia. Attractive, hand embroidered 1st aviation brigade patch is one of many designs available and readily produced by momasan in country. The 335th ahc has clearly spent years researching and gathering the historical facts spanning the year from 1965 to 1971. Vietnam 1st platoon 335th assault helicopter company ramrods pocket patch. Vietnam war patch us 335th transportation company ds we. I am not a collector and am unsure of exact time frame, how the item is described and where and how it was made please use pictures and your own personal knowledge to verify what you are bidding on. The 173rd infantry brigade combat team airborne 173rd ibct a sky soldiers is an. Vance gammons was the company commander of the 335th assault helicopter company in an era like no other. The casper patch is believed to have been designed by warrant officer don. The 335th ahc was originally a company, 82nd aviation battalion, then the 335th aviation company airmobile, lightbefore being renamed the 335th assault helicopter company. Page 2 of 8 some post vietnam war army aviation patches posted in army and usaaf. Flight jacket patch 335th ahc cowboys magnificent and rare, first time offered for sale measures 4.
The combat helicopter units serving in south vietnam known as the cowboys were u. Vietnamese machine embroidered patch in excellent condition. A company of the 82nd aviation battalion 82nd airborne division deployed to vietnam in april 1965 in support of the 173rd airborne brigade. Mekong cowboys skid marks a personal narrative by thomas nesbitt, former captain cowboy five and cowboy 16 335th assault helicopter co. The attached assault helicopter company, the 335th ahc, the cowboys. Some post vietnam war army aviation patches page 2. Vietnam war large identified army officer medals, insignia. Early handembroidered quilted insignia, made in vietnam. Your squadron patch lives on in our squadron hcs 4 helicopter combat. The unit was given the radio call sign, dallas cowboys, which as later changed to cowboys. The veteran fees below include a name badge, access to our hospitality room, poolside ice breaker party. The soldiers of the 173rd airborne brigade created a patch with a wing on it to.
Cowboys flight patch huey attack 335th helicopter co. Western states chapter 10,173rd airborne brigade association. There was no other insignia on their hueys no us army or danger arrows, etc. The can tho email list has been created to assist the people that were stationed around the can tho, vietnam area in locating and emailing their prior friends. This site is not meant to be a history of the 336th. At the time, none of the cowboys as they were called then and todayknew what would become of their lives if they were lucky enough to survive their time in country. Us 335th assault helicopter company falcons vietnam. While begun for practical reasons of identifying friendly units, the practice evolved to express the individuality often constrained by the uniformity of the military, to evoke memories of. Join thousands of satisfied visitors who discovered history museums, 1967 vietnam war and historical museums. In early 1967 the 335th was renamed the 335th assault helicopter company. Casper plt placed under operational control opcon of 335th ahc to fly in support of. Tampa to the cowboys of the armys 335th assault helicopter company, michael nicholaou was frozen in time as nick the greek, a fearless 20yearold gunship commander who flew through 57 bullets to save a comrades life.
A arrived in vietnam in april 1965 to support the 173rd airborne brigade in iii corps. Unit patch by any unit on our list please let me know so that i can correct it. Our 335 fs patches are 100% embroidered with velcro backing. The 335th cowboys were reassigned from 145th to the 268th combat avn bn, 17th. The 335th added a cowboys unit logo on the pilots doors. If you do not mind displaying your email address publicly, as below, please jump to the delta dragon email discussion area and provide me with the information you desire displayed in the. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is a technical read of the activities of the unit, the men and machines necessary to take on charlie from pleiku in the north to the deepest reaches of the delta. This is a collection of eight skins representing the 335th ahc in vietnam 196670 as well as a co. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Wikipedia describes nose art as a decorative painting or design on the fuselage of a military aircraft, usually chalked up on the front fuselage, and is a form of aircraft graffiti.
My call signs were smiling tiger 56, beekeeper 56 and dragon 56 respectively. A large group of the medals, insignia, and tribute plaques of lieutenant colonel donald r. Image courtesy of tillman jeffrey, 335th ahc the cowboys, 196768. History 335th ahc the original geronimo battalion yumpu. The 335th, raised, september 1966 with the deactivation of co. I just wanted to share some photos and memories with other veterans of the 336th or any helicopter unit that served in vietnam or anyone who is just curious about this chapter. Uh1h seasons greetings from the 335th cowboys 1970 note the black minigun mount 336th ahc uh1h warrior 21 aka super slick 336th ahc warriors 19691970. The casper member and guest fee includes a name badge, access to our hospitality room, our poolside ice breaker party, banquet reception and one 1 banquet dinner ticket steak, chicken or fish entree casper member only. Although the percent of dead is similar to other wars, amputations or crippling wounds were 300% higher than in world war ii. During vietnam war, the 335th transportation company ds was stationed at dong ba thin, chu lai. The shoulder insignia patch worn by the men of the brigade came into. Vietnam helicopter insignia and artifacts flight school. They continued the mission until the 335th aviation co. The intent of this book is to show those who served in the 335th a.
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