"34" LZ

Good point Gordo!
I didn't mean to diminish the deeds of the 34 pilots and crews, oh no! Just that when the '34 driver could look down out of his window and see the pad or "perch", if you will, that even though he was no doubt an astute aviator, it was a bit easier than backing in blind. Loading from that same side, although still a dicey prospect wasn't quite the same thing. While clearly the pad wouldn't accomodate a '34 or even a Huey the "pucker factor",as Sturkey calls it, was a little different when you couldn't even see the pad. Exciting times for all, but for sure no disrespect intended to the '34 crews, Gordo!
Semper Fi
Joe

Thought it would be an interesting POST.

photo submitted by Tom Knowles
VMO-2

That's it

This is the photo I was refering to in my original post. usually it is captioned with "Incredible pilots" or similar. I couldn't stand them thinking that it had not been done before!!! Under tougher conditions, as well!
Semper Fi
Joe

UH-34D