Helicopter UH-1B 63-12945

Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12945
Date: 01/12/1966
Unit: A/82 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0600 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
Systems damaged were: DRIVESHAFT
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00016, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident Damage Report. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12945
Date: 05/19/1966
Unit: A/82 AVN
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
South Vietnam
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Source(s) from which the incident was created or updated: War Story as related by a witness.
This record was last updated on 02/21/1998


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12945
The Army purchased this helicopter 1164
Total flight hours at this point: 00000893
Date: 10/28/1966
Unit: 335 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Escort , Other Aircraft.
While on Landing Zone this helicopter was in Bank Right at 0050 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Forward area
Systems damaged were: MAIN ROTOR SYS
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P1, 00774, FM48 ()


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12945
The Army purchased this helicopter 1164
Total flight hours at this point: 00001195
Date: 03/17/1967
Unit: 335 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0050 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size.
The helicopter was hit in the Right Side
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
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Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 72353, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12945
The Army purchased this helicopter 1164
Total flight hours at this point: 00001276
Date: 10/24/1967
Unit: 335 AHC
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
This was a Recon mission for Armed Recon
While Enroute this helicopter was at Level Flight at 0030 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 2 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
The helicopter was hit in the Tail Section
Systems damaged were: STRUCTURE
The helicopter made a Precautionary Landing. Aircraft took off, fully flight capable.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Aircraft inspected and found to be in flyable condition
PHU HEIP recovered the helicopter.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: LNOF, 73944, FM232 (Lindenmuth Old Format Data Base. )


Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12945
The Army purchased this helicopter 1164
Total flight hours at this point: 00001588
Date: 04/10/1968
Unit: 335 TC CO
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was REPAIRED IN THEATER
for Close Air Support
While in Target Area this helicopter was Attacking at 0150 feet and 080 knots.
South Vietnam
Helicopter took 1 hits from:
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: UNK
The helicopter Continued Flight.
The aircraft continued and accomplished all mission objectives.
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created or updated: Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter database. Also: UH1P3, 10107 ()


The following is Goldbook information on US Army helicopter UH-1B tail number 63-12945
It is provided here as an ESTIMATE of the history of this helicopter and is not intended to be the final authority.
This helicopter was purchased by the US Army in 1164.
Please provide any additional information on this helicopter to the VHPA.

DATE  FLT HRS    UIC      UNIT          AREA          POST          COUNTRY
6610  54  893 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6611  91  984 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6612  75 1059 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6701  66 1125 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6702  70 1195 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6703   0 1195 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6704   0 1195 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6705   0 1195 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6706   0 1195 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6707   0 1195 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6708   0 1195 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6709  42 1237 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6710  39 1276 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6711  33 1309 WGPQAA 335 AVN CO       VIETNAM                     RVN     
6712  49 1358 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6801  37 1395 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6802  42 1437 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6803  89 1526 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6804  62 1588 WCLQAA 335 TRANS CO     VIETNAM                     RVN     
6805  35 1623 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6806  66 1689 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6807  47 1736 WGPQAA 335 ASLT HEL CO  VIETNAM                     RVN     
6808   0 1736 WCLNAA 79 TRANS CO      VIETNAM                     RVN     
6809   0 1736 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6810   0 1736 W0MUAA ARADMAC          4TH ARMY   NAVAL AIR STA    AVCOM         
6811   0 1736 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6812   0 1736 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM        
6901   0 1736 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN TRANSIT NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM         
6902   1 1737 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVCOM          
6903   2 1739 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6904  36 1775 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6905  46 1821 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6906   0 1821 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6907   0 1821 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6908   0 1821 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6909   0 1821 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6910  24 1845 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6911  33 1878 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
6912  22 1900 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7001  13 1913 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7002  30 1943 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7003   0 1943 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7004  13 1956 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7005  21 1977 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7006  50 2027 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7007  18 2045 WG2FAA AVN CO 2ARM CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7008   9 2054 WG2PAA AVN CO 14AR CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY   
7009  44 2098 WG2PAA AVN CO 14AR CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7010  36 2134 WG2PAA AVN CO 14AR CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY    
7011   0 2134 WG2PAA AVN CO 14AR CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY   
7012   3 2137 WG2PAA AVN CO 14AR CAV  GERMANY                     7TH ARMY   
7101   5 2142 WG2PAA ACT 14TH ACR     GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7102   6 2148 WG2PAA ACT 14TH ACR     GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7103   2 2150 WG2PAA ACT 14TH ACR     GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7104   1 2151 WG2PAA ACT 14TH ACR     GERMANY                     EUROPE   
7105  24 2175 WG2PAA ACT 14TH ACR     GERMANY                     EUROPE    
7106  20 2195 WG2PAA ACT 14TH ACR     GERMANY                     EUROPE    
7107   8 2203 WG2PAA HHC 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7108   9 2212 WG2PAA HHT 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7109   4 2216 WG2PAA HHT 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7110   0 2216 WG2PAA HHT 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7111   0 2216 WG2PAA HHT 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7112   0 2216 WG2PAA HQ TRP 1 14 ACR  GERMANY                     EUROPE    
7201   1 2217 WG2PAA HHC 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7202   0 2217 WG2PAA HHC 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7203   0 2217 WG2PAA HHC 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7204   6 2223 WG2PAA HHC 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7205   1 2224 WG2PAA HHC 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7206  14 2238 WG2PAA HHC 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE      
7207   2 2240 WG2PAA HHC 14 ARMD CAV  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7208   1 2241 WG2PAA AIR TRP 11TH AC  GERMANY                     EUROPE    
7209  21 2262 WG2PAA AIR TRP 11TH AC  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7210  18 2280 WG2PAA AIR TRP 11TH AC  GERMANY                     EUROPE     
7211   2 2282 WG2PAA AIR TRP 11TH AC  GERMANY                     EUROPE    
7212   9 2291 WG2PAA AIR TRP 11TH AC  GERMANY                     EUROPE    
7301   5 2296 WG2PAA AIR TRP 11TH AC  GERMANY                     EUROPE    
7302   0 2296 WG2BAA AIR TRP 11TH AC  GERMANY                     EUROPE    
7303   0 2296 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7304   0 2296 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7305   0 2296 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7306   0 2296 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7307   0 2296 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7308   0 2296 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7309   0 2296 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7310   2 2298 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7311   0 2298 W0MUAA SUPPLY DIV       5TH ARMY   FORT SILL        TRADOC       
7312   0 2298 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7401   0 2298 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN MAINT   NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM        
7402   0 2298 W0MUAA ARADMAC          IN STORAGE NAVAL AIR STN    AVSCOM          
7403  22 2320 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7404  18 2338 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7405  15 2353 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7406  11 2364 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7409   7 2399 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7410  11 2410 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7411  21 2431 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7412   5 2436 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7501   6 2442 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7502   7 2449 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7503  14 2463 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7504   5 2468 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7505   0 2468 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7506   6 2474 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7507   4 2478 SPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7508   8 2486 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7509   4 2490 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7510   0 2490 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7511  19 2509 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI
7512  11 2520 WPE9D0                  NAT GUARD                   NAT GDZI


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