1920 to 1977


usa Marine Observation Squadron 6

US Marine Corps

VMO-6




Marine Observation Squadron 6 US Marine Corps

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Marine Observation Squadron 6
Tomcats, tail code WB received their first helicopter, the Sikorsky HO3S-1 (H-5) in 1950. They played an active role in Korea (pictured), where they replaced it later with Bell 47s and then again in the Vietnam War with the turbine powered Hueys UH-1E. The squadron was deactivated on January 1, 1977. Visit the VMO-6 Memorial for more information
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 1950 and distinguished itself 2 days later, rescuing wounded from a battlefield near Chindongni.




I was a crewchief with VMO-6 during my tour in Nam 1967. The location listed Chu Lai airfield the helicopters of VMO-6 was located about 6 miles north of Chu Lai is where Marine helicopters were, name Ke-Ha (spelling?) south of Tam ky on the Map. During the summer of 1967 We relocated up north to Quang tri combat base several miles south of Dong Ha and the hell begin. Sempi-Fi, A.L Sutton, Cpl USMC crewchief VMO-6 1967

The correct Spelling for ""Ke Ha" is Ky Ha. On September 1, 1965, MAG-36, 1st MAW, disembarked from the USS Princeton to what became the Marine Corps Airfield, Ky Ha. VMO-6 was among the several MAG-36 squadrons to disembark, making a helicopter assault on that area. The MAG-36 had to provide it's own security while at Ky Ha due to no availability of Marine Corps grunt forces. The Ky Ha Airfield was not prepared and ready for the MAG-36 arrival and had only just begun building the heli pads. All MAG-36 personnel had to live in field conditions for several months until the whole airfield had been completed. This was during the monsoon season, beginning days after landing in South Vietnam. Living conditions were horrific. Regardless, VMO-6 and MAG-36 began operations in the Vietnam War within several days after it's arrival on September 1, 1965. I was assigned to VMO-6, MAG-36, 1st MAW, Republic of South Vietnam, then LCpl R L Britt, USMC. I departed VMO-6 on September 12, 1966, heading for MCSC, Albany, Georgia.

1961-1963 supply clerk for vmo-2 in Futenma, Okinawa. We had oe-1 and hok helicopters. Put in for re-up in 1963. was denied transfer to da-nang (one of few liberty capitals of the world). Had to be of e-5 rank or higher to transfer there. Discharged in 1963. Finished college on gi bill and baseball ride. Followed squadron activities and still look back to great friends and times serving vmo-2 and vmo-6. LCPL Dick Irvine 60




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YearsLocationICAO/FAA
1969/77JP MCAS Futenma ROTM
1965/69VN Chu Lai AirfieldVVCA



helicopter   Models


Years Models
1964/77 UH-1E Iroquois






VMO-6 List of helicopters


C/N VersionBuiltIn this Org In other Org
6016 w/o 1968 UH-1E 151281 : VMO-6 w/o 07feb68
: VMO-6 /WB-9, I was the crew chief, we went back to Lang Vey to get a SOG m+
6017 w/o 1967 UH-1E 151282 : VMO-6 w/o 14jan67
6021 w/o 1967 UH-1E 151286 : VMO-6 w/o 10may67
6024 w/o 1968 UH-1E 151289 : VMO-6 w/o 25feb68
6026 w/o 1968 UH-1E 151291 : VMO-6 w/o 15feb68
6029 w/o 1968 UH-1E 151294 : VMO-6 w/o 07jun68
6030 w/o 1968 UH-1E 151295 : VMO-6 w/o 07nov68
6036 w/o 1967 UH-1E 151842 : VMO-6 w/o 18aug67
6046 w/o 1967 UH-1E 151852 : VMO-6 w/o 05apr67
6052 UH-1E 1965 151858 : USMC d/d Jun65 MCAS New River, NC; Jun65-Feb67 VMO-1 MCAS New River, NC; +
US Forest Service N121FC
6057 w/o 1968 UH-1E 151863 : VMO-6 w/o 02oct68
6058 w/o 1968 UH-1E 151864 : VMO-6 w/o 18may68
6066 w/o 1966 UH-1E 151872 : VMO-6 w/o 06feb66
6067 w/o 1966 UH-1E 151873 : VMO-6 w/o 14nov66
6090 w/o 1969 UH-1E 152424 : VMO-6 w/o 28feb69
6091 w/o 1969 UH-1E 152425 : VMO-6 w/o 18may69
6125 w/o 1968 UH-1E 153759 : VMO-6 w/o 08jul68
6127 w/o 1968 UH-1E 153761 : VMO-6 w/o 24mar68
6133 w/o 1968 UH-1E 153767 : VMO-6 w/o 26aug68
6144 UH-1E 154760 : USMC VMO-6 as WB-15; Aircraft flown by Maj Stephen Pless during the actio+
6145 w/o 1968 UH-1E 154761 : VMO-6 w/o 25apr68
6189 w/o 1970 UH-1E 154967 : VMO-6 w/o 11jun70
6190 w/o 1968 UH-1E 154968 : VMO-6 w/o 11apr68
6128 UH-1E 1966 N911KK : Collings Foundation, Houston Texas from Feb02; Restored to VMO-6 colors, p+







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