The Chinook CH-47 is an iconic Vietnam War-era helicopter. From its bulky looks ... cargo delivery, or search-and-rescue operations. This is a highly durable bird. As a young bird, the Chinook ...

About 53 years after the helicopter he was piloting crashed during bad weather off the coast of Nha Trang during the Vietnam War, the remains ... during search and rescue operations at the time.

Incorporating the lessons learned from the Vietnam War, Sikorsky responded to the Army’s call for a new utility helicopter to replace ... for combat search-and-rescue missions.

Army Pfc. Kenneth J. David drew enemy fire to save the wounded. Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr. was killed while using his body to shield a soldier.