Photograph
Helicopter Hero Scott Alwin
| Helicopter pilot Scott Alwin, a native of Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, with his UH-1 ("Huey"). Alwin spent five tours of duty in Vietnam from 1967 to 1972, serving in one of the most dangerous assignments of the war. He is believed to have clocked more air time than any other American in the war. He was awarded 5 bronze stars, a silver star, a distinguished flying cross, a purple heart, and 136 oak leaf clusters. Alwin received a field commission to 2nd lieutenant and was promoted to captain. He resigned the commission in order to remain in flight status. Scott Alwin was killed by a drunk driver in 1976. |
| Image ID: | 11933 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1968 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
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| Collection Name: | Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Collection, 1960-1996 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, color |
| Original Format Number: | M97-134 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3 x 3 inches |
| Two facts: over 5000 UH-1 helicopters were utilized during the conflict in Vietnam. Over 2,200 helicopter pilots were killed during the war. |
| Outdoor photography |
| Insignia |
| Men |
| Helicopters |
| Air pilots, Military |
| Airplane, Military |
| Military uniforms |
| Vietnam War, 1961-1975 |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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