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Friday, February 13, 2026

Vietnam Helicopter Pilot’s Toughest Days in Combat

Douglas Miller deployed to Vietnam in 1968 as a helicopter pilot with A/3/17 CAV. Between combat operations, Miller was tasked with investigating helicopter accidents; photographing crash scenes, collecting witness accounts, and providing an aviator’s perspective on the case. After a year back in the United States, he redeployed to Vietnam in 1971 with the 12th Aviation Group.

VIDEO HERE  (17:12 minutes)