On October 3, 2020 Combat Helicopters, LLC, a Wisconsin based benevolent organization, made this Vietnam vet's dream come true by granting him his first ride in a Huey in over 40 years. He's my dad and I was happy to get to ride along to tell the story. Thank you to Barry and Sam Hammerback for the their deft pilotage and Crew Chief Dave Mattsson for taking care of us in the back.

Music is, of course, Steppenwolf's Magic Carpet Ride. Used according to YouTube's rights policy.