(Greenfield) A Vietnam-era helicopter, YL-37, will be at the Iowa Aviation Museum/Greenfield Municipal Airport on July 30th. The aircraft is expected to land between 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. and remain throughout the afternoon.
The YL-37, a Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter, was flown in the Republic of Vietnam from 1965-1968 by Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Three Six Two, known as the “Ugly Angels.” With fifty-four patches over bullet holes and shrapnel damage from a rocket attack, YL-37 is the only Marine UH-34D Sikorsky with documented combat history that survived the battle to return home. On many missions, YL-37 was fired on and was once disabled and carried from the crash zone by another helicopter. On its side is a bronze plaque with the names of thirty-three members of the Ugly Angels who gave their lives in Vietnam.
The YL-37 Group Foundation of Inola, Oklahoma, supports YL-37, a flying tribute to Vietnam veterans and all of America’s Armed Forces.
There is no charge for this event. However, contributions to help maintain and keep YL-37 flying will be accepted and appreciated. The museum will be open with regular admission from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Plans are subject to weather conditions and other issues. Questions can be directed to the Iowa Aviation Museum at 641-343-7184. Updates will be posted on the Iowa Aviation Museum Facebook page.
