Major Jay Tate

In this engaging discussion, Major Jay Tate, a retired US Army Major and Vietnam Huey pilot, shares his harrowing experiences from the Lam Son 719 operation. He recounts chaotic aerial combat scenarios and the camaraderie among pilots under fire. Tate reflects on his journey from Hickory, North Carolina to military service, infused with humor from flight school. He highlights the emotional toll of war and the ongoing significance of Huey helicopters, along with the untold heroism of Vietnam veterans.