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Casper Aviation Platoon.
The original Casper ghost was painted by Donald Bachali in 1965. It was quickly used by all of the Caspers after that. There were at least three different Casper patches were worn in Vietnam from between 1965-1971.
This was one of originally designed patches that was worn by most of the Casper crew members between 1968-1971.
This is the earliest version of the Casper patch worn between 1965-1967.
This Inferno Aero Scout patch was designed by Rick Canning (KIA) and worn by the LOH crew members on their survival vest between 1968-1971.
Casper's version of the Viet Cong Hunting Club.
This patch was designed by Jim Boswell for the Casper reunion in 1987.
APH-5 Flight Helmet. ____________________
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Number of Flights Since January 1, 2002 ____________________
United We Stand
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Casper Aviation Platoon Headquarters & Headquarters Company - 173d Airborne Brigade (Sep) |
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Origin & Brief History Casper Aviation Platoon was the only separate aviation platoon in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Casper was organized with the 173d Airborne Brigade on Okinawa in 1963 and arrived in country with the Brigade on May 5, 1965 becoming the first U.S. Army ground unit committed to the Vietnam War. Casper Platoon supported the Brigade until they all left Vietnam in August 1971. Casper flew almost every type of heliborne mission there was including resupply, visual reconnaissance, Snoopy, Nighthawk, dust off, command & control and combat assault missions. Besides loyalty and dedication to their job, Caspers had the highest "extension" rate in the Brigade. Casper Platoon Veterans served the 173d Airborne Brigade proudly during their "Tour of Duty" , and continue to be honored today for their service in Vietnam. "This website is dedicated to all of the men who served in Casper Aviation Platoon"
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Ghost Town 1969 LZ English, Bong Son During our Tour of Duty in Vietnam, the platoon was relocated four times and finally called LZ English home from 1968 to 1971. Casper's "Ghost Town" was located on the east side of English and right next to "Sniper Village". Enlarge Photo
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The Casper Platoon Photo Albums are a collection of photos submitted by Casper Crew Members. There are more than 1000 photos posted here from Bien Hoa to Bong Son.
How to contact us
Webmaster
Directory Information Art McBride
CAPO
President, 2009 Website Sections Casper History | Memorial | Wounded | Online Directory | Related Web Links CAPO Members | Casper Aircraft | Reunion | Unit Citations | 8th of November Photo Albums: Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | Page 6 Photo Albums: Page 7 | Page 8 | Page 9 | Page 10 | Page 11 | Page 12 Photo Albums: Page 13 | Page 14 | Page 15 | Page 16 | Page 17 | Page 18 Photo Albums: Page 19 | Page 20 | Page 21 | Page 22 | Page 23 | Page 24 Photo Albums: Page 25 | Page 26 | Page 27 | Page 28 | Page 29 | Page 30 Photo Albums: Page 31 | Page 32 | Page 33 | Page 34 | Page 35 | Page 36
____________________________________ Casper Platoon: Reunion 2009 San Diego, CA -- Celebrate the Summer with Us!
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Casper Aircraft information is provided by the VHPA.
Bong Son, 1968
Central Highlands, 1969
Bong Son, 1969
An Khe, 1970
Map of the Central Highlands and other information. Photos of Casper Helicopter Nose Art from 1965 to 1971. Casper Platoon flag, 173d Airborne Brigade flag and others from this period. Depicting various scenes in Vietnam with Casper Aircraft. Songs from our tour of duty & movies about the VN war. Related Web Links Many 173d Airborne Brigade & useful Vietnam Veteran related websites are listed. Best Viewed at: 800 x 600 Updated Late on: 7/12/08 |
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Casper Aviation Platoon website was designed & created by: Ned Costa, Casper Crew Chief 7/68 - 7/69 Copyright ©2002 - 2008 All Rights Reserved
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