Helicopter Wars | Vietnam Firefight! | Season 1 Episode 2 | Full Episode 

I was wounded at night, 2/502 Inf, 101st Airborne ... those "Dust Off" pilots came and flew me to the mash unit. I remember they put me on a "jungle penetrater" ... I remember hearing them cutting tree branches lifting off. Saved my life...thank you.

This was my unit in Vietnam ..118th AHC ..... I was a door gunner on Blue 10 and 6 in 1970-71 2nd Platoon.....More than 5,000 Hueys operated in Vietnam; around 2,500 were lost to enemy fire.

We, the South Vietnam ,lost the war and some of us have been reluctanly exiled .But we would never forget what the young men from a half of globe called USA have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. RIP . May God bless their souls !

When one values another's life more than their own, that is a definition of a hero.

To all the pilots and crew... we can never thank you enough. You guys were our angels from above. They would fly into anything to get us out. There is no sound like that of a Huey coming in. I’m alive today because of these true heroes. God bless all of you. ‘69-71

One more sorry, but when the pilot was thanked for picking up that last soldier made me tear up. After 40 years of thinking of that soldier, now he knows that he was saved. Excellent short film. Thank you

This was my home for 6 years. Air rescue, door gunner, mechanic. Tough man. Good and bad memories. Would do it again if I wasn't so darn old.

These were our heroes, I can't imagine what it would have been without them. They brought us food, water ammo, they took out the dead and wounded, they brought in replacements. But most of all they supported us in fights.

These men were young men, barely out of their childhood, engaged in some of the most difficult and deadly jobs on the planet. Thank God for such men (and women). 🇺🇸⚔️

My deepest and sincere appreciation for all who served in Vietnam, regardless of how you may feel about this undeclared war. The fact is the government failed our troops in this conflict and not the soldiers. Thank you again, and God Bless the Veterans and all who are serving today.

So this was my motion picture debut. I was the door gunner in these scenes and I was VERY glad to portray the story of these heroic men performing an extraordinary mission. 😊

My grandpa was the Huey Medic evac pilot during the Viet Nam War. And only was in training for a year and off he go to war. He told me story especially during the fall of Sai Gon. He told me that he keep on flying back and forth to help the U.S. and Vietnamese civilian to escape from the VC. And when it was his time to go he refused to go with the U.S. and stay back behind to defend his belive and the church. Because of his heroic act, many many life was life and his life was spared too. The VC seeing how he didn't just flee but stay back to protect the church and all who was innocent hiding inside the church . However, he was imprisoned for 13 year including the re-education camp. And when he was finally free, he have to fight another war to become a fully U.S. citizen and when he finally is and living in the U.S. he have to fight another one is with the VA and how many people view the Viet Nam veteran as a murdered and sometime accused my grandpa as one not known lying that he was a huey medic pilot that save life. He also told me story how his Friend at that time was the captain of the huey got shot by a sniper forcing my grandpa to fly alone while trying to save his life by his side while trying to land in the hot zone to save both the vietnamese soldier and the American soldier even occasionally some NVA and the Viet Cong. He also told me a story when he also got shot but save by the an inch only tearing his flight suit. He then reminded me that the red cross is taken as a bonus must do and will do their best to take them down. It is like a game target for the NVA. A few years ago, he give me his photo flying in the Huey by some American Journalists and we think he was on some footage but still can't find it. And as up today, he is alive and well.

As a former Marine Corps helicopter pilot (H-34) of RVN vintage (1968) I have to say this was a fantastic flying story. These guys did a terrific job pulling these ARVN soldiers out of a very bad situation. A great piece of flying plus lots of guts. Well Done!

Thank you for this, my father was a gunner on a river boat, I lost him when i was 14yrs old. He was an amazing man and i miss him terribly. All of our Vietnam Vets are Heroes.

This is such an awesome story that these pilots told about their time in Vietnam, May God bless them and all that have served there 🇺🇸

Nothing I can say could ever come close enough to honouring these men for their courage. The best I can do is thank you for sharing their incredible story. Wow!

You’re a good man doc. I lost a good friend, Cpl Charles Salter, C company 1/9 USMC, KIA 04/05/1967, His name is on the wall, panel 17. My Father was in the 182nd Inf. On mop up action at Guadalcanal after the Marines did their job, he ran the flame thrower. My parents were divorced after 4 years and I have no doubt that his problems adjusting to civilian life were due to PTSD. I’m glad you got the help you needed. I wish every combat veteran did. Thank you for serving our country. Never underestimate your contribution. You made a difference.

For such gallantry and bravery.THOSE MEN ALL DESERVED THE HIGHEST MEDAL of all---

They should have all gotten the CMH! Absolutely true Hero's. Thank you so much for your sacrifice, and service and thank you for saving so many lives. God Bless ALL of you!

The mechanic's did a hell of a job keeping those chopper's and birds flying, I want to thank them for doing such a good job without the mechanics the pilots wouldn't be able to fly to rescue so many of our hero's. With that said thanks to pilots, mechanic's, cooks, EVERYONE from a C-121 Constellation engine mechanic Air Force Korat RTAFB Thailand June 70-71.

I will never forget the sound of an incoming UH1H Huey! God bless our pilots!!!

Crazy, badass guys, really the best of their generation

When he talks about the most important employee for Bell helicopter was the man that tapped on the rotor blades for inconstancies is absolutely unreal. The fact that he took that knowledge and went on to become nothing more than a giant flying lawn mower is heroic to say the least. Legendary stuff right here!

My brother Lerry did 3 tours there 83rd. He loved and honored the south V for their bravery. And I honor all ya'll that were there, GB. In his first tour he honored us all with gallantry and bravery Under Fire to save comrades and earned a silver star

These men are heroes. I am ashamed that they were not treated as such

My father was in Vietnam for the navy. He don’t say much about it, I can see why. God bless all of you and thank you for your service 🇺🇸❤️🇺🇸❤️

My uncle told me how much respect they for those guys and their bravery.God bless-

As a Canadian , I salute these brave men . You pilots are all hero's .

Can’t leave out crew chief door gunner and copilot it was a joint effort to survive I was there

That's a really good moment for these 3 honorable men!

Thanks for creating this. Amazing story told very well.

As a fixed wing bush pilot, and former 82d paratrooper I stand up and salute the honor, courage, and flying skill of these men, not to mention the bro's in the back. The DFC was an awesome medal to receive, but these guys should have got the CMH fo sho.

Imagine being that young and doing that! Amazing 😉! Much praise!

Thank you for saving that one last solder. That really hit me hard. Last, but not forgotten.

Untold stories of the great men in that war...this really hit home on this old man..

We're slowly becoming not the home of the free. But the home of the brave? You're Goddamn Right we always will be.🇺🇸

From a combat solider I few in and out by coppers , thank you for your heroic. Job and the lives you saved. God bless you.

I am in absolute awe of the skill and the bravery of these fine gentlemen. Incredible!

Bringing those 2 tremendously brave men back together brought tears to my eyes

Respect, thank you for your fidelity to service and selflessness.

i spent 6 years in the army reserve in a mash unit. i flew in a huey once on a training mission at tree top level. it was a neat experience but it pales in comparison to what these guys did. they all deserve a medal of honor.

I wanted to add an acknowledgement to the comments: Richard Max; the producer and Director and his team did an amazing job on the film. From the deep research to packaging the film, to taking us to VN to the first showing in London; I don’t think he could have done any better.

Excellent story! I'm a US Air Force Medic, retired. I Salute all of you! All of you are true Flying Warriors! Makes me Proud!

Wow ! What an amazing story ! These men are what you call a man's Man ! What Courageous Men !!! Thank You for serving our Country ! 💪

ALL of these men are heroes. Thank 🇺🇸 you.

A lot of veterans here. Thank you all! 🙏💚🇺🇸

constent commercials, good show, how theses guys did this is beyond heroic. Just an incredible account.

Very, very good healing! 40 yrs to hear, that his nightmares of guilt, for that one ARVN left behind was over. You do what is right, and needs to be done! Period!

Tho world has change, this Brave soldiers are Heroes, the bones of America… thank you, greatings from Denmark.

Only problem I have with this video is this quote. "A helicopter pilot in Vietnam was twice as likely to be killed in combat as an ordinary soldier". I wasn't aware that infantry soldiers were ordinary! Anyone who has served is extraordinary to me! I hope I haven't offended anyone. Thank you.

This is one of my favorite stories from Vietnam. Granted the list is long, but their is a good reason for the length of list. Time after time these warriors lived the "you fall we fall" faith common among warriors. My units moto was "Courage and Faith." Top explained it this way. "Have the courage to never leave a brother behind and the faith that your brothers will do the same."

Just finish watching the video. This was very difficult to watch my brother God Rest his soul was a door gunner lost his life in a mission over the 38th parallel. He used to write to me and I wrote back to him often. These men are brothers, fathers and uncle's all family members and fellow countrymen that fought in Vietnam. They all we're all heroes Weather Service when the country called them some even volunteered and yet victims of a government that was not committed to win this conflict. Our leaders are not perfect and not only do they all the time do the right thing thank God most of the many do the right thing for our U.S.A. I pray that soon our soldiers will leave Iraq and Afghanistan these wars have lasted way too long and serve little purpose to better our lives in America.

I like when they veterans meet up, they always talk about when they were in the war.

All the video dislikes are coming from the angry CO and maintenance crew! Great video, true courage and bravery.

I’ve been looking for this documentary forever, thank you!

You guys were our savoirs! Thanks to y'all!

We had a couple Vietnam Pilots in the 304th RQS (HH-60). Great times riding with these men. My 15yrs with the PJs and Support Team was the greatest times. Mt Hood accident and much more...

I worked with 4 Vietnam vets,1 was a tunnel runner,Nick name was mouse he was small and skinny,worked with two chopper pilots one was mellowed out the other one was so shell shocked from being a pilot he had no care, worries,wasn't scared at all he lived his life to the fullest,the other vet was so cool and mellow,one thing I learned from those vets don't ask them questions about the war,they told me stories I couldn't believe happens. I've always wanted to fly on a huey.

Thank you for your service,and good to see you back.God Bless you guys!

Didn’t think you could do what these pilots done by basically using blades to cut tree branches. Fascinating stuff and a good job done by all involved.

I went into the Army back in the 80's.And I've told my friend back home when Hueys came in low, and especially fast,you didn't know they were there until they were right over you.Now that I'm older looking back,I wonder Why the Hell they didn't put more rotor blades on them.The term,"Choppers",ALSO derived from the two bladed rotors that makes so much noise.This is the reason why they flew low close to the ground.You could even feel the,'thump when they were up high.They finally got smarter by adding more rotors for speed and sound.The Marines kept the Cobras and made good modifications.We went to the Blackhawks with five rotors.A little less thump,and a little more of a whistle sound.Now....As for the Chinook,,,THAT'S unmistakable-

It is great to see these men getting together after so many years ,

What an incredible story. Great to hear the pilots and other recount the event.

This was one of the most amazing stories I've ever heard. God bless these men, they are absolute HEROS. God bless America 🇺🇸.

Men like these are a rare breed, They have my deepest respect. My Uncle survived and made it home because of a Helicopter pilot.

My Dad was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam… my hero! RIP Cap!

As a "Combat" vet of the Vietnam War I take exception to the thinking of how wonderful and brave these helicopter crews were in your thinking. Being there for thirteen months in the Central Highlands in the 25th Infantry (1966-67) and being flown a lot I always wanted and would sign any piece of paper to "let me" be a door gunner and that comes with a reason. First that rumor that a door gunners life expectancy is around 15 seconds and the reason for that is they only stick around for that long and they are airborne out of harms way leaving the grunts on the ground 24/7. Second they were always just so CLEAN dressed entirely all of the time. They got to sleep in their hooch every night, take a shower, eat in a mess tent away from mosquitoes, the rain and whatever else was out in the jungle wanting to kill you. I was truly jealous of them and wanted to be them. I was just nineteen then and I'm 74 today 100% service connected disabled and still wish I was riding Shotgun and thats a fact.

Single engine UH-1H in Combat or Medivac is really Heroic in all the senses.

Tom Baca passed away within the last year. Rest In Peace from a fellow Northern New Mexico Huey aircrewman Vietnam 1968.

hooray jack and his friend from albuquerque my home town awesome and proud to know this thank you for this pride i can have now for our town i'm a big government retired person from here with my spouse she also retired from alb nm big government thank you guys for your service so awesome!

Thanks Alan- A great tribute to great heroes !

That is what I call some heroic guys. A breathtaking and emotional story. Not thinking at their own life they flew in and saved more than 100 soldiers life. They deserve the greatest respect! I got a lump in my throat when i heard them telling their story.

Let it be known that we do love and support you nam vets… sad that it’s 50 years late. Signed: Desert Storm Vet

I was a Marine "grunt" in Viet Nam (Jan '69-Aug '70). These men were heroes among heroes that existed throughout the Viet Nam "conflict". It is a complete shame that in the years immediately after and for years on, many were denied the credit and recognition they deserved for their efforts.

You guys are awesome on behalf of my company my battalion 101st airborne division 2/501st infantry (Geronimo‘s) 1969-1970 you guys saved our lives thank you God bless you we never forgot 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

What an incredible story. Truly heroes. My college roommate's father did two tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot in the late 60's. My roommate later did two tours of duty in Vietnam as an intelligence officer. At the same time I spent my time chasing after Russian submarines in the North Atlantic and Arctic Circle.

Excellent retelling of a hellish story. Genuine heroes.

This is a treat to watch for those who were part of Heli borne ops. Being one, I enjoyed every bit. Nothing beats the feeling of taking off on HeuyII and into the combat zone. It's like riding an angry Harley Davidson

These guys and many more like them are awesome, fearless, selfless men. Thank God for brave men like these who fought and served our great nation. Who ever reunited these men are genius. Thank you for sharing.

Very well done video, love these stories of brave men in combat.

An amazing story. Thank you for your service good men.

Fantastic skill and Courage! Great Documentary. These men are national treasures.

These men were so Brave. They are now the same age as my Pop Pop (Grandfather). He also served in the Vietnam War with the Marines at a place called Kay San, He lost a foot there. God Bless all of our soldiers especially our Vietnam soldiers. Thank you all for your service!!! 😘😘😘

My dad was also based at bien hoa in 66' and 67' he was a combat medic, he probably flew with these guys at some point

In my family. Someone who was drafted to Vietnam. His name was Danny. He died as soon as he left the helicopter. We don't know what killed him? My mom tells stories about him & he was so nice. Press F to pay respects.

Incredible story thank you all so much for what you did! It's because the guys like you that I volunteered for the Persian Gulf War I didn't do half as much as I did but y'all were my inspiration always, I'm also glad you got that last guy!

what an incredible story! This should never be forgotten.

Good to read about the UH-34’s. I served 1961-1965. 1962 Operation Dominic at Johnson Atoll; 63-64 Da Nang. These choppers were amazingly tough work horses. Now this Marine battles with Hospice assistance; never give up….

My cousin, Captain Rhett Wayne Lewis, was a Huey pilot in Vietnam around 1968-1969. He was shot down three times and survived. He was shot down after being in country three weeks. After Vietnam, he went to Fort Rucker as an instructor for Hueys. These men are real heroes. Thank you for your service and sacrifices.

WOW thank you for your service, God Bless You!

Can you imagine how many lives they saved that day and add on any kids, grandchildren and even great grandchildren of each of those lives after the war? Wow! Think about the depth of lives alive by this crews before the hospital in the 1,000 years into the future! 🇺🇸🇺🇸😄

Great story, well done guys! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

My deepest respect.

my older brother missed the Draft and i remember mom & dad talking about it at dinner time when he was in H.S. and College. Our once forgotten & scourned Viet Nam Vets are the sons of "The Greatest Generation" and in my eyes - like my older brother, "The 2nd Greatest Generation." Thank You to ALL My Older Brothers.

I just don't have the words to express the way I feel after watching this video. You pilots, showed some amazing inner strength. Never leave a fallen comrade behind! God bless you guys.

The Huey was the superman of that war but GOD saw fit to bring them home in the palm of his hand . Thank you to all those men both to the ones who made it back and to the ones who didn't . You will never be forgotten

I am old and fortunate enough to have had one of my best friends, an old helico-peter pilot, test pilot, and all around card. I'd loved to have flown helicopters but the FAA is so picky they want you to see out of both eyes and everything.

Thank you for your service from Albuquerque.

Highest respect to all of you guys!

"I am from Philly.Listening to Mr.Liss,I can hear home within your accent."-Just thought I'd throw a little piece in there.THANKS TO ALL of yous'.