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Friday, July 11, 2025

Gunship Pilot Describes being Shot Down Twice in Vietnam

Meet Gil Terry—a decorated Huey gunship pilot who flew multiple combat missions in the Vietnam War and survived being shot down twice. In this gripping oral history interview, Gil opens up about the moments that defined him in battle: from dodging enemy fire and twice crashing in hostile territory, to his unwavering bravery that earned him the Air Medal, Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the prestigious Distinguished Service Cross. This is the full, unfiltered story of courage, survival, and honor from a man who never gave up—even when everything was on the line.
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  1. MN SteelJuly 11, 2025 at 5:55 PM

    My uncle loaded bombs for 13 months at Danang and became a door gunner for a 6-month tour instead of a stateside year with the USMC.

    He went down 3 times delivering movies to outlying bases, the last time for 3 days, and never went on a movie run again to this day, not even Blockbuster...

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  2. Bright EyesJuly 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM

    Good man.

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