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WO Daniel
 Edward Bishop was KIA
when the helicopter he was piloting, UH-1B Gunship 63-08632, (Miss
Oklahoma), was engaged by a
hostel NVA force. His aircraft
was struck by ground fire and
SP-5 Mills, DG, &
SP-4 Olivar, CE. SP/5 Charles F. Millay was
also onboard.
The crew was providing close air support for a combat
assault mission north of Qui Nhon
at LZ Alpha.
The
145th was assigned to the 52nd AVN BN
at the time
of their deaths.
WO Bishop and his Gun
Ship "Miss Oklahoma"
Lt. Vecchio is standing behind him
My
favorite uncle
CountryMedley@aol.com
niece
At age 15, the second oldest of your nieces and nephews, I probably
remember you the most. Your wit and humor kept all of us so happy. Your
letters, even on your worst
days, kept the hope in our hearts for your
safe return. Even though you didn't come home, you helped so many others
return to their families by flying those darn choppers into the danger
zones to pick up the wounded and their units. We miss your wit and
lovingly remember your "antics". With Love, Your Niece Mick
Wednesday, May 02, 2001
Kimberly Kimmel-Ober
kimabmitz@earthlink.net
admirer
Encinitas, California United States of America
For Warrant Officer Bishop and all those who knew him and loved him, I
just want to say thank you for your dedication and sacrifice! Please know
that you have not been forgotten and always will hold a special place in
my heart! It would have been nice to have known you as a person, and I
greatly appreciate your service! I just wish you did not have to pay so
high a price! You forever will be a hero in my eyes!
Monday, March 18, 2002
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Helicopter UH-1B 63-08632
Information on U.S. Army helicopter UH-1B tail
number 63-08632
Date: 04/19/1965
Incident number: 65041900.KIA
Unit: HHC 52 CAB
This was a Combat incident. This helicopter was LOSS TO INVENTORY
for Close Air Support
Unknown this helicopter was Unknown at 0200 feet and UNK knots.
South Vietnam
Count of hits was not possible because the helicopter burned or
exploded.
Small Arms/Automatic Weapons; Gun launched non-explosive ballistic
projectiles less than 20 mm in size. (7.62MM)
Systems damaged were: PERSONNEL
Casualties = 09 DOI . .
The helicopter Crashed. Aircraft Destroyed.
Both mission and flight capability were terminated.
Burned
Original source(s) and document(s) from which the incident was created
or updated: Defense Intelligence Agency Helicopter Loss database.
Survivability/Vulnerability Information Analysis Center Helicopter
database. Also: UH1P1, 01031, CASRP, JSIDR (Joint Services Incident
Damage Report. Casualty Report. )
Loss to Inventory
Crew Members:
AC 1LT THORNE, JOSEF LOYD
KIA
P WO1 BISHOP, DANIEL EDWARD
KIA
CE SP5 MILLAY, CHARLES FRANCIS KIA
CE SP4 OLIVAR, GILBERT KIA
CE SP4 MILLS, TERRY WAYNE KIA
War Story:
19 April: Operation Quyet Thang 137 was conducted in support of the
22nd (ARVN) Div. The 119th Avn Co. joined other elements of the
battalion in lifting 320 troops from Phu Cat to LZ Alpha (CR 099410) on
the penisula north of Qui Nhon. An additional 100 troops were landed at
LZ Bravo (CR 075495). Intense ground fire wa received from LZ Alpha, and
two armed UH-1Bs were shot down and expoded on impact. All crew members
were killed. Four other aircraft were also hit with one additional
crewman being killed.
A MAN IS NOT DEAD UNTIL HE IS
FORGOTTEN
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