One of our "M's" has surfaced on a stick in Mass !!!

[Mke Dobson "Ten Bears"]

go to the url at the bottom of Mr Collins letter and have a look ----- it appears, and the time frames certainly look good, that it is one of our unlisted hues between July 71 and Jan 72 ----- Pilots and crews , please check your logs




From: "Mike Collins" <[e-mail]>
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Sent:Sat, 16 Apr 2016 09:11:53 -0400
Subject:Huey


Hi,

I found your organization in an interesting way. I am not a veteran but have strong connections to the military, especially the navy.

I was recently tasked with painting a huey we have on static display here in Beverly.   When I approach a task like this I tend to overcook it a bit. My goal is to understand the story of our helicopter before I paint it and not just spray it green again like it has been for so long.

After searching blindly I came across a history of our UH-1M. According to the document I found, one of the last overseas deployments this craft flew was as a Seawolf.  

I looked on your list but or huey doesn't show. We have 65-9560.

I guess I write to you to say thank you and to let you know that this piece of your history is here in Beverly. If, by chance you could help us document the craft, that would be great. If not,  then come by some time. You guys are always welcome here.

http://www.ww.aerialvisuals.ca/AirframeDossier.php?Serial=574

Michael P. Collins, P.E.,
Commissioner of Public Services and Engineering

[Dan Arnes]

Yes, it was ours, and I have it on my list.

I sent him some more information on it regarding accidents the Army had, etc.

Dan

[Mke Dobson "Ten Bears"]

and it was a "C" when it was with us

[Mike Louy]

Although I'm late to this subject, I'm hoping that the fellows who made the Seawolf paint mix are able to get in touch with this fellow so he can get it right.

On a somewhat similar note, if anyone knows of a "B" model that could be made available to the Pensacola Veterans' Wall Foundation that would be great.  As many of you know, the Huey that was on the stanchion at the Wall South here in Pensacola was basically destroyed by Hurricane Ivan.  By default it was replaced with a Marine Cobra.  Many comments since have bemoaned the fact a Huey has not found its way back up on the stanchion.

Best to all,

Mike