Welcome to the home of the 183rd Sea Horses! This site is dedicated to members of the 1st Aviation Brigade, 10 CAB, 183rd Sea Horses RAC. The 183rd Aviation Company operated out of Nha Trang, Dong Ba Thin, Phan Rang, Bao Loc, Dalat, Ban Me Thout, Gia Nhia and Phan Thiet. Visit my Guest book, find old friends, view pictures, visit military links, and read stories from Birddog pilots.
ATTENTION Upcoming Mini reunion: All the 183rd is invited along with the 219th and any other Birddog Company. Al Cherin and Charles Justice are having a mini Reunion in Pineville, West Virginia (Located about 20 miles North of Welch, West Virginia.) Thuresday July 16th to Sunday July 19th. Reservations can be made at the Cowshed Motel Phone number, 304-732-7000. The price of the Motel is around $47 to $57 Double room. We will have a Bar-BQ either Friday or Saterday afternoon. The other day we will choose a restaurant of the groups choice. Soft drinks, Iced Tea, and some beer will be provided by Charlie and Al. If you would like to come and tell lots of stories and have a great time call: Al Cherin (Shortround) Hm. 847-298-1685, Cell. 224-622-9986 or call Charlie Justice Hm. 304-682-4260
If you subscribe to Vietnam Magazine there is an artical on Page 17, of the June 2009 issue. One of our brothers, Cpt. Donald Tyler wrote an article titled, "The Night I Died in My Bird Dog".
A special thanks to all the Committee members, their spouses and their teams for putting together such a well organized and moving reunion! Reunion Committee Members: Member Contact Information John Fischer: John_Fischer@worldnet.att.net Jim McHaney: seahorse183rd@cox.net Mack Gibson: mgibson55@adelphia.net Dave Woods: ABIRDDOG@aol.com Dave Neff: dbneff@sunflower.com Hiram Johnston: hirambabs@earthlink.net Doug Thorp: syldoug@verison.net This Web site was inspired by Mr. Jim Penzin and created by Jim McHaney. Please provide any feedback you may have concerning this site to Jim McHaney A special thanks for the following Sea Horse veterans who gave materials and support for this page: Charles Pettyjohn, Jim Penzin, Jay Bauer, Cleveland Ashley, Jerry Lemons, Roger Willis, James Benoit, Jerry Bussel and John Fischer. Special recognition to Alan Cherin (Shortround), and Bill Keener for their contributions in finding so many 183rd Vets.
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