Description: MACV-SOG - Patch - US MILITARY ASSISTANCE ADVISORY - SAIGON - Vietnam War Gladiators - Helicopter Attack - Central Highlands - CCC - Vietnam WarCommand and Control Central - US Special Forces Air Support Rare Patch - Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Observation GroupMeasures - 4 x 2.4 inches (10 x 6 cms) Normal 0 false false false EN-AU JA AR-SA Gladiators – 57th Aviation Company In 1966, the 57th Aviation, fixed wing company flying Caribou's went to war in Vietnam. In January 1966 the 57th and its maintenance support unit, the 138th Transportation Detachment were assigned to the 14th Aviation Battalion at Nha Trang. The company achieved an operational status on 16 January and began flying an average of 1500/55 hours a month/day. The assigned mission of the 57th was to provide airlift of supplies and personnel as directed by the Army. To accomplish this, ten CU-26 aircraft were made available daily. During the year, the 57th flew missions from Ca Mau in the southern most Delta to Dung Hoa on the DMZ, hauling ammo, food, supplies, and troops. In the fall, the 57th took part in a unique assimilation program, Operation "Red Leaf". This was the transfer of the CU-26 Caribous aircraft from the Army to the Air Force. As Air Force personnel filled the ranks in August through December, the remaining members of the 57th trained those men to take over the mission. When the Air Force took control 1 Jan 67, the 57th Aviation Co. returned to the United States. For them, the war was over. The 57th was inactivated. On 10 February 1967, the 57th AHC was reorganized from an Airmobile Fixed Wing Company to an Assault Helicopter Company. October 1967 saw the 57th deployed to Vietnam and by the end of December it was operating from its new home at Kontum in Northwest II Corps. HQ of US Special Forces, Command and Control Central in the Central Highlands. The 57th's primary mission was to provide tactical air mobility of combat troops, supplies, equipment, and aerial fire support within the II Corps area. Various units who received support from the 57th include the 5th Special Forces Group, (ABN), 4th Infantry Division, 1st Field Forces, and MACV and ARVN units. Upon arriving at Kontum, the 57th set up camp at the airfield formerly used by the 1st Cav. The construction of permanent structures was foremost in everyones's mind and the nickname of "Rocket City" given to Kontum gave everybody incentive to build bunkers and a strong defensive perimeter. During the seige of Dak To, in November 1967, the 57th proved itself to be combat ready and capable of handling any mission assigned to it. 1968 saw the Tet offensive hit Kontum. Other than suffering an initial sapper attack on 10 January the 57th AHC kept the compound secured from all ground attacks. Kontum City itself was overrun and at the end of a six day battle a body count revealed 785 NVA troops dead. For your kind Consideration. Free Post over $100 For All Single or Combined Auction or Buy It Now Purchases in same order Post on patches is $3.99 for first item and 30c postage for additional patches posted in same order. If you have any question’s please contact me. I post daily. 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