Sparrowhawk Standby

The term "Sparrow Hawk Standby" in Vietnam, made the hair on the necks of the bravest Marine helocopter pilots come to attention. The assignment meant you were ready to man your aircraft NOW and launch, night or day, to recover the recon team that was in trouble many times in the face of some really angry enemy fire. When I hear "Sparrow Hawk" today, it still triggers emotions and memories of the many experiences and brave guys I knew there and the missions we flew.

Saturday, August 20, 2005

Monkey Mountain backdrop



Mission weary at Marble Mountain (Monkey Mountain in the background) just south of Danang. The 2nd Lieutenant bars were followed by Captains. I never saw silver 1st Lieutenant bars because they needed more Captains. New in-country. Late spring, 1967.

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