Rod McIntyre: Memories of Vietnam

  • Rod McIntyre flew several missions via helicopter during his service in the Vietnam War. He managed to take a photo, shown above, from behind the pilot of a helicopter as his crew descended into the landing zone using a “daisy chain” technique.
    Rod McIntyre flew several missions via helicopter during his service in the Vietnam War. He managed to take a photo, shown above, from behind the pilot of a helicopter as his crew descended into the landing zone using a “daisy chain” technique.
  • Rod McIntyre served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1967.
    Rod McIntyre served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1964 to 1967.
  • During his time in the Army, Rod McIntyre worked on and flew helicopters, such as the one shown behind him. He spent the majority of his time during the Vietnam War stationed at Camp Holloway.
    During his time in the Army, Rod McIntyre worked on and flew helicopters, such as the one shown behind him. He spent the majority of his time during the Vietnam War stationed at Camp Holloway.
  • Army veteran Rod McIntyre is shown with one of the many helicopters he worked on during the Vietnam War.
    Army veteran Rod McIntyre is shown with one of the many helicopters he worked on during the Vietnam War.
West Virginia native, and now Fannin County local, Rod McIntyre had not intended to join the military, but due to difficulty finding a job while people were being drafted into service, he found his…

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