The UH-1M the AZ Chapter of the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation restored is now in place for the Phoenix Open.
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This Mike model Gunship served in four different units in Vietnam. Shot down three times. No crew KIA. A lucky aircraft to be flying in combat. We painted it in the livery of the 116th Assault Helicopter Company ( gunship platoon callsign Stinger) of which our chapter has a few veterans and some who flew this aircraft. We are displaying the aircraft with 19 shot rocket pods and two M60s on bungees in the doors. It is a beautiful aircraft. The stage/platform was built by the promoters just for us. It is located outside the
Brave Patriots Outpost which is a hospitality tent for military active, retirees and reserve, and first responders. Free food and drink!!! Also
free admission to one of the largest sporting events world. Over half a million attendees over 4 days. The Phoenix Open is unique in all golf for it's parties and boisterous crowd. You golfers should take advantage of the free admission and hospitality event. Let me know if you will be there. I'll try to make that one of my "work days" at the aircraft.