Marine Observation Squadron 6 (VMO-6) was an observation squadron of the United States Marine Corps which saw extensive action during the Battle of Okinawa in World War II and the …

2004年4月13日 · Capt. Steve Pless of VMO-6, flying gunship escort out of Ky Ha for a medevac on 19 Aug, was enroute back into Ky Ha when he heard an Army Chinook (CH-47) pilot on the …

2024年7月25日 · VMO-6 pilot Capt Stephen W. Pless, far right, was the recipient of the Medal of Honor for a harrowing rescue mission on Aug. 19, 1967, which saved the lives of three …

In Jul 1950, the unit received 4 HO3S-1, alongside fixed wing OY-2 observation aircraft, to become worlds first mixed squadron (rotary and fixed wing). It arrived in S Korea on 2 Aug …

Marine Observation Squadron 6 distinguished itself throughout a period which spanned nearly five decades and three major conflicts, but its most significant contribution to Marine...

With the addition of HO3S-1 helicopters and pilots of HMX-1 Quantico, Virginia, VMO-6 became the first active Combat Helicopter Unit in the United States Marine Corps when it departed for …

2004年7月25日 · In 1965, VMO-6 deployed to South Vietnam. Except for a short period when VMO-6 operated a small O-1 "Bird Dog" detachment, the VMO was a helicopter squadron. It …

USMC Unit Documents. VMO - 6. COMMAND CHRONOLOGY [VMO - 6] - June 1966 - 1201072181; COMMAND CHRONOLOGY [VMO - 6] - August 1966 - 1201072182

VMO-6 Squadron Memorial for Fallen air crew members who lost their lives in combat. Memorial is proposed to be constructed at the Marine Corps Museum at Quantico,VA.

2012年5月26日 · Marine Observation Squadron Six (VMO-6) can trace its' origins back to the formative years of Marine Aviation. Active for slightly less than half of the century of Marine …