HML-167
HML-367
VMO-3
VMO-2

For date 680412

This is an edited version of an article titled "Marines Add Air Support." (S&S)

- The Marine Corps' first light helicopter squadrons have made their appearance at 1st Marine Aircraft Wing in Da Nang. Designated HML-167 and HML-367, the two units will fly the UH-1E helicopters. An increase in light helicopter support for ground forces is expected because of greater latitude in mission and aircraft selection. Each squadron will have 24 choppers. Initially planes and personnel will come from VMO-3, an observation squadron which was deactivated in the same move. Two remaining observation outfits, VMOs 2 and 6 will eventually add new aircraft. Commanding the new units are Lt. Col. G.R. Hunter, 43, Tampa, Fla., HML-367 and Maj. R. C. Finn, 34, of Des Moines, Iowa, at HML-167

Comments: LtCol Hunter, G.R.; HML-367 CO; ; MAJ Finn, R. C.; HML-167 CO;

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