USAF MAAG HELICOPTER SCHOOL Reel 1 · Part 1

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Summary: Covers flight training and graduation ceremonies of VNAF pilot trainees instructed by USAF helicopter pilots under the MAAG program. Reel 1: 1) AVs formation of three VNAF UH-19Bs in flight to left and landing near runway. 2) AVs of one VNAF UH-19B in flight to left over runway. 3) USAF and VNAF personnel in formation. 4) Brig. Gen. Robert R. Rowland, Comdr. AF section MAAG Vietnam, and Col. Huyen Huu Hien CofS VNAF trooping the line. 5) Gen. Le Van Ty, CofS Armed Forces of Vietnam arriving by staff car, making speech and trooping the line. 6) VNAF cadets receiving shoulder boards from VNAF officers, and pilots' wing from brig. gen. rowland and USAF officers. 7) Newly commissioned VNAF pilots performing ceremonial ritual. 982': Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) Col. Hien (VNAF) speaking. 2) Newly commissioned VNAF receiving shoulder boards from Gen. Ty (Vietnamese Army) and Col. Hien, and performing ceremonial ritual. 3) VNAF UH-19B taking off, in flight, landing and hovering while making 360 degree turn. 4) VNAF cadet at controls of VNAF UH-19B. 5) VNAF cadets greeting classmate after solo. 6) USAF personnel conducting classes in aircraft hydraulics. 7) Lt. Col. Jimmy M. Hamill and Maj. Gase talking with Capt. Anh (VNAF) near runway. 872': Total footage in reel. Reel 3: 1) Capt. Mayo and two VNAF cadets inspecting VNAF UH-19B rotor hub inside engine compartment. 2) USAF helicopter mechanic instructing two VNAF ground crewmen at front of VNAF UH-19B engine. 3) AVs of VNAF UH-19B in flight to left and landing. 4) Capt. Mayo and VNAF cadet seated in VNAF UH-19B strapping in and donning flight helmets. 5) Gen. Ty (Vietnamese Army) speaking. 825': Total footage in reel. Reel 4: 1) Capt. Mayo and two VNAF cadets preflight checking VNAF UH-19B. 2) VNAF UH-19B engine starting, rotor hub turning, helicopter taxiing and taking off. 3) Gen. Ty (Vietnamese Army) and Col. Hien (VNAF) trooping the line. 4) VNAF personnel in formation and cadets receiving shoulder boards. 5) VNAF cadets in aircraft hydraulics class. 816': Total footage in reel. Reel 5: 1) Capt. Mayo and two VNAF cadets preflight checking VNAF UH-19B, boarding helicopter and seated in cockpit. 2) USAF instructor and VNAF helicopter engine mechanics working on VNAF UH-19B. 4) Lt. Col. Hamill talking with USAF officer. 917': Total footage in reel. Fair-good

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations

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Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities