Caption:
Seawolf crews, on near constant standby, would respond to any requests within fifty miles of their base. The Huey helicopters, along with the Navy’s OV-10 Bronco aircraft, provided life-saving close-air support to the riverine Sailors who often battled with larger enemy forces. HAL-3 door gunner Gregory Chiappone wore this helmet during some of his 450 combat missions. (On loan from Gregory Chiappone)
