Helicopter Pilot’s Unforgettable War Stories From Vietnam

After being drafted into the Army in 1969, Stephen Franich Jr. completed training as a helicopter pilot and deployed to Vietnam in 1971. Franich would spend the ensuing twelve months flying combat operations with both the 134th and 129th Assault Helicopter Company. 🌎 Support the mission: https://www.patreon.com/TheVietnamExperience1965?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator 🎤 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-vietnam-experience/id1732962685 📸 Get behind the scenes content on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottedavis_?igsh=ZXMxY3ZyamdwcThh&utm_source=qr Chapters: 0:00 - Saying Goodbye 1:43 - Shot Down 5:25 - Witnessing Death 11:08 - Homecoming 14:50 - Worked Like a Charm 18:30 - Reflections Welcome to the largest YouTube channel exclusively dedicated to the Vietnam War. We strive to build a better future by learning from the past. All participants – and their military citations – have been vetted. For the sake of privacy, we do not share veteran contact information. Do you know a Vietnam veteran, survivor or witness that should be interviewed? Send us an email at the address below. Thevnexperience@gmail.