(Greenfield) A Vietnam-era helicopter, YL-37, will be at the Iowa Aviation Museum/Greenfield Municipal Airport on Sunday. It is expected to land between 12-1 pm and remain throughout the afternoon.
Gene Hardisty, said 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 (HMM-362) 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 her side is a bronze plaque with the names of thirty-three members of the Ugly Angels who gave their lives in Vietnam.
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 from 1-5 pm with regular admission.
Plans are subject to weather conditions and other issues beyond control. If you have questions, call the Iowa Aviation Museum at 641-343-7184. Updates will be posted on the Iowa Aviation Museum Facebook page.
