The Good Deal Company

That was us. B Co 227 th AHB 1st Cav Div. We had a mini reunion at the annual VHPA reunion this week in DC at the Wardman Marriott. 

There were Hueys

H model, not entirely accurate, as I'm sure they had to scrounge parts from various aircraft to get a more or less complete ship. 

The guns were grunt versions and I'm pretty sure that no one ever had them mounted this way.

The "chicken plate" was authentic, if missing a few straps. 

The chin bubble

It provided a great view of the stump you were about to land on. 

The tail numbers

We used the last three for ID.

Our seats; seat pillows not standard issue. 

They had an early gunship too.

The funny thing on the floor is the crew chiefs microphone foot button.  

Anyway, there were many good stories. Since they are told every time we get together, it's probably a good thing that most of us have forgotten the details and still enjoy the retelling. 

So.........We laughed, we cried and there was a bit of liquid anesthesia. We try to explain our bond to others but we don't expect them to understand. And that's OK. 

I've got to catch a plane so the rest will come later. Next post, The Wall. And the guys. 

Stay well and cool.