Bikini Beach: The 170th Assault Helicopter Company

From 1965 until 2001, the men of the 170th were disavowed patriots of their country. These men diligently served defending not freedom or country, but rather the lives of their brothers. The men they flew with side by side and the men on the ground they they supported. Film includes never before heard or seen audio and 8mm recordings of the Tet Offensive. TRT 84 minutes Directed by Terry Miller

Category:

Film & Animation

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• Vietnam
• War
• Documentary
• the
• 170th
• Assault
• Helicopter
• Company
• Film
• Trailer

[pumper5sf]

I was with the 5th Specil Forces 67 68 69 72.If it was not for the 170th coming in after 1st air cav. tried to pick up me & my spotter up left us behind because of ground fire. These mens choppers came in 5 hours later & got us out I would not be here. I'll never forget that day for the rest of my life. GOD BLESS THEM ALL.Being in long term V.A.I've asked for there movie to be added to are libary.

[LSASr]

Look forward to seeing the finished piece. Had the opportunity to spend a few hours with Plasticman at the VHPA reunion. The SOG guys were the real Warriors. 12 months in country, 9 months on FOB. Ben Het and points west.

Bikini 27, Red Lead

Panther 222

Gator 13

1st runner-up Southeast Asian War Games 69-70

[llill00llill]

Thanks for telling our story. It has been untold far too long. It is a remarkable story of young 20 year old pilots and crewman experiencing the fullness of life with all its joy and all its darkness. It changed who I was forever. Perhaps others will better understand the man I came to be as a result of this story.

Bikini 25

[jmschavez]

My Uncle died while he was in the 170th his name was John Olivio Tafoya how do I get a copy of this movie and does anyone remember him?

[JohnCerveza]

nice footage. When do we see the completed work

[AmericanLoyal]

Just back from a viewing of the movie. It is incredible.  I can't wait to see the completed version.

NICE JOB

[candleguy821]

any comments on the movie, I could not make it to the reunion, anxcious to hear, checked in all the rags not a word.

[candleguy821]

bikini 822 was my ship I was the crew chief during the first half or of 67 Lt W was my pilot(I knew him as Lt W) are you his son. If you are his son contact me

[nsthom]

This clip is riveting. I'm very much looking forward to watching the entire documentary, and also patronizing the sponsors of the television broadcast when aired. God Bless Our Veterans! YBT

[calmglider]

Terry, I am so excited for you.  You have lived and breathed this for two years so I look forward to seeing it for the first time along with the men in the movie and their families.

Sharon Miller