the Marines of HMM-165
1972
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April 1972
A UH-1E is being armed in preparation an "in-country (Vietnam combat mission).  This gunship is an assigned aircraft of HMM-165's composite squadron: note the HMM-165 squadron designator on the door.
 
- photo courtesy of Mike Stanton
 April 1972
  
Just like the Huey gunship above, crew/chief David Carter's YW-11 is preparing for an "in country" combat mission, which is originating from the flight deck of the USS Tripoli.
 - photo courtesy of Mike Stanton
  
 
June 1972, Near Hue, RVN
"Marine Helicopters of HMM-165 from the USS Tripoli, LPH-10, arrive at a landing zone near Hue to embark Vietnamese Marines during the joint United States and South Vietnamese operation Lom Son - 72."

Photographer: Cpl. S. G. Lively
 
- Nat'l Archives photo courtesy of USMC (DoD)
In and around Danang 1972
- photos courtesy of Danny Thomasson -
Danny Thomasson before mail hop to Da Nang
 - photo courtesy of Danny Thomasson -
  

Unofficial HMM-165 Patch, 1972
 
- - photo courtesy of Danny Thomasson -

A Squadron personnel pause to observe at-sea refueling, and yes, the "smoking lamp" is not authorized at this moment.
 - photo courtesy of Bill Heimsath
  

"Requals" aboard the USS Tripoli.  Pilots of HMM-165 are getting requalified for operations aboard a carrier.  Naval aviators must stay current in their qualifications to make landings and take-offs on a flight deck, or periodically get checked out.
 
- photo courtesy of Mike Stanton



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