UH-1 Midair Collision; 28 May 1965

[bandit30]

I believe your website has an error relative to the midair collision of two Huey helicopters on 28 May 1965, in Bien Hoa Province. At the time, I was a Section Leader in the 3rd Platoon (Bandits), 118th AHC; one of the two aircraft was from my section. Also, I believe both aircraft were from the 118th AHC; not one from the 114th AHC, as reflected in the website. The aircraft from my Platoon was flown by CW2 Piper, the Aircraft Commander; he was giving a check ride to a newly assigned pilot, 1LT Childers. CPT Fillers, a 1LT at the time, was also assigned to the 118th AHC. Also, my personal dairy notes reflect the midair collision occurred on Thursday, 27 May 1965; the remains of both aircraft landed within the confines of the Bien Hoa airbase, close to the Bandit platoon parking area. Col(Ret) Joe Newsome

[Admin]

Thank you sir. The listing has been corrected to reflect the same unit.

[bandit30]

Reference my earlier submission concerning an error in your display of the midair collision facts of two UH-1's on 28 May 1965 in Vietnam. I see you've made the change to reflect both aircraft were from the 118th AHC; thanks! However, you are now displaying the "wrong" insignia; please change the insigina to reflect the appropriate 118th AHC insignia! Thanks, Col (Ret) Joe Newsome

[Admin]

Thanks for pointing that out. It now has the correct insignia hopefully.